KudasaiJP, is Japan's largest blockchain community and investment group. It focuses on supporting blockchain startups to aid their growth, contributing to the development and expansion of the industry.^[1][2]

Overview

KudasaiJP, hosted by Kudasai Co., Ltd., is one of Japan's largest cryptocurrency communities, established in 2020. The community aims to support blockchain startups through planning, development, advisory services, community expansion, and educational content. Its subsidiary, Omakase Co., Ltd., operates blockchain validators and offers related technologies.

KudasaiJP has grown with the rise of DeFi, GameFi, and NFTs, becoming a prominent community in Japan. It has participated in marketing over 250 projects and established a corporation in 2022 to support Japanese initiatives. Users engage through platforms like Twitter, Discord, Telegram, and Medium, discussing topics such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, decentralized finance, NFTs, and play-to-earn games. KudasaiJP aims to assist blockchain startups by providing exposure and support, primarily focusing on Japanese projects.^[3][4][5][6]

Partnerships

KudasaiJP x Stader Labs x Kelp DAO

Since 2022, KudasaiJP has engaged in collaborative workshops and discussions with Stader Labs and KelpDAO. Stader Labs issues Liquid Staking Tokens across multiple chains, while KelpDAO supports the Eigenlayer ecosystem as a significant DeFi protocol with substantial Total Value Locked (TVL) post-launch. These partnerships aim to explore and exchange insights on emerging trends such as ETH Restaking within the community.^[7]

KudasaiJP x Fusionist

KudasaiJP collaborates with Genesis NFT as a Fusionist partner to support community growth from the beginning, focusing on gathering feedback and providing marketing support through Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Recognized for high website traffic in Japan, KudasaiJP has been featured in notable gaming magazines and publications. Additionally, it was referenced on Binance Research alongside OKX, in connection with a Japanese gaming magazine article.^[8]

KudasaiJP x Zetachain

KudasaiJP collaborates with Zetachain to support the Japanese community and facilitate the deployment of Omnichain dApps. This partnership includes organizing study sessions, providing offline event support, and distributing content through Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Additionally, KudasaiJP contributes to the Zetachain ecosystem by participating as a validator.^[9]

KudasaiJP - Arkham

KudasaiJP works with an overseas venture capital firm to develop Arkham's Japanese community. This collaboration includes organizing study sessions and distributing content through Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) across three web media platforms. Arkham has achieved listing on Binance, expanding its market presence.^[10]

KudasaiJP - Sei Network

KudasaiJP collaborates with the Sei Network, an open-source Layer 1 network specializing in trading, to create educational content through study groups and YouTube videos. Additionally, KudasaiJP contributes as a validator within the network's ecosystem.^[11][17]

KudasaiJP - Slowmist

KudasaiJP collaborates with Slowmist to educate the Japanese community on security through sessions. They facilitate access to Japanese articles via Nomura Securities' Web3PocketCampus.^[12]

KudasaiJP - Aevo

KudasaiJP supported Aevo, a DeFi platform offering options, indefinite futures, and other financial products, in raising awareness during its rebrand from Options DeFi (formerly Ribbon) within Japan.^[13][14]

KudasaiJP - Eigenlayer

KudasaiJP has been involved in community education about Restaking through Eigenlayer study groups, YouTube content, and articles since 2023, following its recognition at ETH Denver. They have organized study sessions on Eigenlayer for the domestic Web3 community, supported by various companies, and conducted public events attended by approximately 50 participants.^[15][16]