New Strategic Partnership
DMM Crypto, a subsidiary of DMM.com (Headquarters: Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Keishi Kameyama), was established in January 2023 with the purpose of expanding into web3 businesses such as blockchain games and NFT projects. DMM Crypto is committed to building a new, sustainable web3 economic ecosystem called "Seamoon Protocol," which will involve participation from various businesses and creators.
Recently, DMM Crypto welcomed Neoclassic Capital as the lead investor, contributing financial support and leveraging its global network and strategic expertise. Along with Presto, this global strategic partnership aims to enhance the financial services supporting the Seamoon Protocol and accelerate its global expansion, ultimately driving further growth.
Comments from Strategic Partners
Neoclassic Capital
Steve Lee / Co-founder & Managing Partner
We highly value DMM's achievements as a leading entertainment conglomerate in Japan, known for its entrepreneurial spirit in adopting new technologies. With DMM’s 45 million users, DMM Crypto aims to lead as the entertainment chain connecting the vast market of gaming, IP, and entertainment to web3. Neoclassic is excited to support DMM Crypto's vision in Japan and global expansion.
X: https://x.com/xxstevelee
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xxstevelee/
Michael Bucella / Co-founder & Managing Partner
DMM is an innovative media and entertainment powerhouse, one of the largest private companies in Japan. We are excited to partner with them on Seamoon Protocol (SMP) and help bring the power of their IP development and tens of millions of users to bear for the web3 industry.
X: https://x.com/mikebucella
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bucella-3021137/
About Neoclassic Capital
Neoclassic Capital is a global investment firm specializing in web3, blockchain technology, and digital assets, backed by investors including Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, Kathy Matsui, and Jeff Vinik. Neoclassic invests in consumer and financial services, focusing on applications, and aims to bridge gaps between the US and Asia as well as between institutions and crypto space. The firm was launched in 2024.
Website: https://neoclassic.capital/
X: https://x.com/NeoclassicCap
Presto
Ian Lau / Head of Investment
Presto is thrilled to partner with DMM Crypto in Japan. We believe that DMM Crypto will excel in the Japanese crypto asset market, leveraging DMM's strong presence in the entertainment sector and its extensive knowledge. Presto is delighted to participate as one of their partners.
About Presto
Presto is a quantitative trading company founded in Singapore in 2014. Since 2017, the firm has been actively expanding into the crypto asset field, engaging in trading and investment activities.
Website：https://www.prestolabs.io/
X：https://x.com/presto_labs
Comment from Nagato Kasaki, Head of Web3 Division, DMM Crypto
At DMM Crypto, we are driving the "Seamoon Protocol," a web3 economic ecosystem that enables "anyone" to enjoy new web3 entertainment services "anytime" and "anywhere," with a particular focus on the gaming sector, where the DMM Group has a strong expertise. We are extremely grateful for the tremendous support from Neoclassic Capital and Presto. Through this partnership, we will further enhance the financial services that underpin our ecosystem and accelerate the global expansion of our entertainment services.
About DMM Crypto
DMM Crypto, a subsidiary of DMM.com, was established in January 2023 with the purpose of expanding into web3 businesses such as blockchain games and NFT projects.
Note: On July 30, 2024, the company changed its name from DM2C Studio to DMM Crypto.
In 2023, DMM Crypto launched the web3 project "Seamoon Protocol" to provide new entertainment experiences in digital spaces. The project includes the development of a proprietary blockchain, the issuance of the native token "Seamoon Protocol (SMP)," and the release of various blockchain games.
DMM Crypto aims to build a multi-chain digital economic ecosystem that combines digital assets, including its native tokens. The goal is to establish a robust and sustainable economic sphere that involves a wide range of businesses and individual creators.
Starting with “Kanpani☆Girls RE:BLOOM”, a blockchain game based on “Kanpani☆Girls”, which has been played by a total of 2.5 million people and was released in October 2024, DMM Crypto also plans to launch the following in 2024
“Crazy Poker Zone”, combining city-building simulation and Texas Hold’em poker
"KAMIYAGURA", a full-scale NFT trading card game
"Coin Musme," an NFT game featuring idol characters themed around cryptocurrencies
"Kyrie & Terra," a turn-based strategy game originating from Thailand
"BOUNTY HUNTERS", a digital prize crane game
“Crypto Miner2”, the sequel of the widely successful simulation game
“Cross the Ages,” the globally popular NFT card game
“Arise,” the ultimate action RPG multiplayer experience
While our current focus is on games, we also plan to expand into a variety of other projects in the future, including:
・Services that generate synergy with games
・B2B solutions addressing social issues
・Financial services
・Additional Web3 initiatives leveraging DMM Group assets.
Seamoon Protocol website: https://seamoon.dmm.com/en/
Seamoon Protocol Official X: https://x.com/SeamoonProtocol
Seamoon Protocol White Paper: https://docs.seamoon.dmm.com/whitepaper/en
Company profile: https://seamoon.dmm.com/en/company/profile/
