- BitTrade begins the Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) for Japan Open Chain Token (JOC), a blockchain token compliant with Japanese regulations.
- Early investors gain a 20% bonus on purchased tokens during the pre-sale phase, prioritizing institutional participants.
BitTrade Co., Ltd., a major player in Japan’s cryptocurrency market, is set to launch the Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) for the Japan Open Chain Token (JOC) on November 20, 2024. This marks an important development in the adoption of blockchain technology within Japan’s stringent regulatory framework.
The IEO is fully approved by the Financial Services Agency, ensuring it adheres to domestic laws and provides a secure investment opportunity.
The JOC token is the cornerstone of the Japan Open Chain, a public blockchain specifically developed to meet Japan’s legal and technical standards. Designed for practical use in finance and business, it ensures high-speed, low-cost transactions while maintaining full compatibility with Ethereum as a Layer-1 blockchain.
This compatibility allows for seamless integration with existing decentralized applications, positioning the platform as a reliable solution for enterprises and developers.
Details of the IEO and Token Sale
The IEO for JOC tokens will unfold in two distinct phases. The first phase, a priority pre-sale, begins on November 20, 2024, and is designed primarily for institutional investors.
During this phase, participants can purchase a minimum of 166,668 JOC tokens, priced at ¥30 per token, amounting to ¥5,000,040 per unit. To incentivize early investment, a 20% bonus in additional tokens will be awarded to pre-sale participants.
The second phase, a general sale, starts on December 4, 2024. Unlike the pre-sale, this phase is open to retail investors through a lottery system, ensuring equitable access. Here, the minimum purchase requirement is 200 JOC tokens, priced at ¥6,000 per lot.
With 50 million tokens available—equivalent to 5% of the total issuance—the IEO aims to distribute JOC to a broad investor base while maintaining transparency and compliance with Japan’s financial regulations.
Participants must complete account verification with BitTrade to join the sale, with the company urging investors to finalize this process well in advance
The Japan Open Chain is a unique blockchain ecosystem tailored to meet Japan’s legal standards and developed in collaboration with leading domestic companies. It offers a robust and scalable solution for financial and commercial use cases, emphasizing security, efficiency, and practical deployment.
This public blockchain is managed by 14 validators, including prominent organizations like Sony Group’s Corgia, NTT Communications, and Dentsu, ensuring decentralized and reliable network operations.
Validators play a key role in verifying transactions, maintaining the blockchain, and receiving JOC tokens as compensation for gas fees. There are plans to expand the network to include 21 validators, further enhancing its stability and trustworthiness.
Utility of the JOC Token
The JOC token serves as the backbone of the Japan Open Chain ecosystem. It is used to cover transaction fees, issue non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and deploy smart contracts.
As the platform gains traction, demand for JOC tokens is expected to rise, creating natural price dynamics based on network usage. This makes JOC not only a utility token but also an attractive asset for speculative investors.
The network’s compliance with Ethereum standards ensures interoperability with global blockchain projects while maintaining the security and reliability needed for enterprise-grade applications.
The Japan Blockchain Infrastructure Co., Ltd., founded in 2022, is responsible for managing the Japan Open Chain and issuing the JOC tokens. Under the leadership of Hidekazu Kondo, a seasoned technology entrepreneur and former Sony executive, the organization is committed to advancing blockchain innovation in Japan.
Kondo’s extensive experience, including recognition as a top innovator in Japan, brings credibility and vision to this pioneering project.
This IEO not only strengthens Japan’s position as a leader in regulated blockchain initiatives but also sets the stage for a transformative shift in how businesses and individuals interact with decentralized technologies.