Shaping Japan's Future Through Unique BCG Experiences — An Interview with Hironobu Ueno

What do you think about the current state of the Web 3.0 field?

Hironobu Ueno (hereinafter Ueno): The current state of the Web 3.0 field in Japan seems to be not yet been able to cross the chasm. I think that in order to cross the chasm, we need content that attracts many people and an impressive and easy-to-use UX. Of course, double jump.tokyo (DJT) is also working hard every day to create such content and UX.

Looking at the world as a whole, web-based blockchain content that works seamlessly within the Telegram app is attracting a lot of attention. The most popular of these, the point-earning content called "Hamster Combat," has 300 million users and 50 million DAU. There is a bias in the countries where it is used and it is possible that the trend is temporary, but it can be said that it has already begun to cross the chasm globally. The possibility of crossing the chasm all at once in the near future is increasing, so I think it is important for business to stay out at sea so that we can ride the big waves well.

Notable titles scheduled for release this year

What kind of appeal do you want to deliver through your company's projects and services, and what do you want to accomplish?

Ueno: We are currently working hard to develop the "Sangokushi Taisen" IP, which we have licensed out from SEGA, so that we can publish it as a blockchain game (BCG) within the year. Just this spring, Yasuhiro Nishiyama, the creator of Sangokushi Taisen, launched Sugorox, so we asked him to be the producer. We will ensure that the game is fun, and then add a fresh experience that only BCG can provide, so please look forward to it! In addition, we will launch Ubisoft's NFT-based BCG "Champi ons Tactics" on the HOME Verse chain (Oasys family) operated by our company, so we hope you will look forward to that as well.

In this way, we want to provide a new UX and community that is unique to blockchain through the ownership and trading of crypto assets and NFTs, based on the fun of the game. I will do my best with the enthusiasm that I am in a position to direct the future of BCG in Japan!

Future Outlook ▶︎
DJT, who is beginning to overcome the chasm globally, will carry the future of BCG in Japan

Profile

◉ Hironobu Ueno

CEO of double jump.tokyo Inc.

Participated in the construction of numerous financial system infrastructures at Nomura Research Institute Ltd. Previously, he served as an executive officer and technical fellow at Mobcast Inc., where he designed and developed platforms and game servers, and led the construction of a development infrastructure for smartphone games. Founded double jump.tokyo in April 2018.