The sovereign blockchain for Japan
Purpose‑built Layer 1 infrastructure for JPY stablecoin issuance and payments
Japan Smart Chain is now 'MIZUHIKI: The Japan Chain'.
A new identity for our blockchain and the next evolution of Japan’s sovereign infrastructure.
Partnered with
Backed by
Sovereign Digital Infrastructure for Critical Use Cases
Japan-sovereign
MIZUHIKI guarantees Japanese data residency and seeks to minimize outside regulatory influence. All validator infrastructure is based onshore in Japan.
Cost Effective
Real-time, low-cost transactions, at a fraction of the cost of standard payment methods with stablecoins.
User-controlled Identity
MIZUHIKI offers compliant eKYC and user‑controlled DID/VC for free to all projects. In all cases, no Personally Identifiable Information is exposed on‑chain.
Built-in Compliance
Built on top of MIZUHIKI, the 'MIZUHIKI Compliance Suite' is a modular trust & compliance suite, providing everything required to anchor verified identity, regulatory compliance, and risk management directly on‑chain, so businesses can launch and manage regulated digital services without relying on fragmented off‑chain processes.
Built for Customer Convenience
'MIZUHIKI: The Japan Chain': a trusted infrastructure for regulated digital‑asset services without sacrificing usability.
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Domestic Payments
MIZUHIKI enables financial institutions and fintech apps to adopt modern, cost‑effective payment methods without compromising regulatory adherence in Japan.
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DAO Governance
With built-in identity and compliance layers, MIZUHIKI supports DAOs that are not only transparent and inclusive, but also responsible and legally sound.
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Rewards and Loyalty
MIZUHIKI's infrastructure is ideal for loyalty programs to better reward customers, while allowing businesses to boost customer engagement.
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Real World Assets
MIZUHIKI enables secure, transparent, and compliant issuance and trading of RWAs, making once-illiquid markets accessible to a broader audience in Japan and globally.
