What are your thoughts on the outlook for the Web3.0 space in 2025?
Simon Gerovich (hereinafter Gerovich): I think the concept of Web3.0 itself has great potential. Everyone is waiting for true decentralization and scalability. Although many startups are working on it at the moment, there is still a long way to go in both areas. For Web3.0 to be successful, both need to be achieved.
Personally, I am very excited about Bitcoin and the products built on it. As Bitcoin becomes more adopted and recognized, and more people and businesses integrate with it, I think we will see a lot of exciting innovations being created on the Bitcoin network.
I also have high hopes for the Japanese market itself, which I think has great opportunities. Japan is very technology-driven and future-oriented, with a lot of exciting players who want to learn and do new things.
While I am excited about the future, it is important to have useful applications that are scalable and truly decentralized. Web3.0 is essentially decentralized, a mechanism that allows value to be transferred in a reliable way without the need for intermediaries. In terms of value transfer, Web3.0 is also effective for corporate fundraising. Normally, banks and large corporations act as intermediaries to raise funds, but Web3.0 allows supporters to connect efficiently, leading to more sustainable businesses.
In January of this year, you announced that you would hold 10,000 BTC until the end of 2025, and 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026. Do you have any plans to use Bitcoin for business development after the acquisition?
Gerovich: Our strategy is simple. We will steadily strengthen our balance sheet by raising funds through equity and acquiring more Bitcoin.
