NTT Digital strengthens validation partnership with Figment
NTT Digital and Figment, a leading independent global staking infrastructure provider, are strengthening their validation business efforts with the aim of developing the Web3 ecosystem. NTT Digital provides services using advanced Web3 infrastructure technology to Web3 users who continue to expand globally, and will further promote efforts to develop the blockchain ecosystem through the strengthening of the validation business. Additionally, Figment will enhance its support for NTT Digital's initiatives by providing robust infrastructure and advanced operational know-how necessary for the validation business, as well as knowledge about protocols.
NTT Digital and Figment's Initiatives in Web3
NTT Digital aims to strengthen its validation business and contribute to the development of blockchain infrastructure on a global scale with its Node Provider/Indexer service scheduled to begin after this summer. Meanwhile, Figment provides NTT Digital with industry-leading staking technology and expertise optimized for various blockchain networks. Under the common goal of improving performance and expanding blockchain networks in the Web3 space, NTT Digital and Figment will contribute to the global development of the blockchain ecosystem through NTT Digital's validation business.
Strengthening Figment's Expansion in the APAC Region
As part of its strategy to accelerate expansion into the APAC region, Figment aims to strengthen collaboration with key innovators such as promising blockchain foundations. Figment aims to provide a seamless and secure staking experience to potential customers throughout the APAC region, including Japanese users, over the long term.
Significance and Benefits of Strengthening the Partnership
By ensuring the integrity of transactions in blockchains, improving the reliability of network infrastructure, and promoting the adoption of scalable and sustainable blockchains, both companies will contribute to the development of an ecosystem that enables large-scale and smooth transaction processing in response to the growing demand for blockchain-based solutions in a wide range of industries including finance and gaming. Through this initiative, NTT Digital aims to further promote the adoption of Web3, support diverse use cases, and maximize the potential of decentralized ecosystems.
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