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May 22, 2026
Japan Smart Chain becomes ‘MIZUHIKI: The Japan Chain.’
As a Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin issuance and payments, we evolve under a new name.
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Latest announcements from MIZUHIKI and the MIZUHIKI Suite, including partnerships, product updates and events.
ProductAugust 6, 2025
Japan Smart Chain Unveils Testnet and Launches Early Preview of the Mizuhiki Suite: A Modular Trust & Compliance Tooling Layer Built on JSC
The Kaigan testnet and an early Mizuhiki Suite preview are now available for invited developers and Vision Partners — with launch events in Fukuoka and Tokyo.
ProductNovember 28, 2024
Joichi Ito and Russell Cummer announce Japan Smart Chain to provide Japan a sovereign, Ethereum Equivalent blockchain
AltX Research KK launches Japan Smart Chain (JSC) — a Japan-sovereign, Ethereum-equivalent Layer 1 built for Japanese regulations, led by Joi Ito and Russell Cummer.