upandbeyond

US-Japan Blockchain Biz Dev @BorderlessDAO; ex-@ConsenSys; @StanfordEng

[Polaris @polarisfinance_]

These are the kind of proposals we need to bring back DeFi. Not this hybrid called onchain finance.

Let's promote decentralized stables.

It's terrible that we have decentralized infrastructures like Ethereum but not a decentralized form of money.

(of course we are biased cause our future stable is gonna be fully decentralized and censhorshio resistant)

[Polaris @polarisfinance_]

Sometimes we forget that behind every protocol is a team of people with different stories.

In this article, our co-founder @TokenBrice decided to share his path, and what brought him here.

Check it out here: https://t.co/rqKMCPhdb8

[Flovia (x402 & MPP) @flovia402]

https://t.co/UjeTA5xhSf

[Polaris @polarisfinance_]

Our Chief Mad Scientist @TokenBrice talking about risk with the @lifiprotocol guys.

(wait for the bloopers)

[Polaris @polarisfinance_]

Ecosystem incentivization is where good tokenomics go to die.

Gauges, bribes, emissions farmed and dumped: the usual playbook.

Polaris once again explores another path: protocol revenue, in hard assets, auto-routed by ownership share https://t.co/PCorNyXFNV

[Polaris @polarisfinance_]

Polaris can only be built on Ethereum

And Ethereum will win because protocols like Polaris can only be built on Ethereum

We spent two years building fully onchain, counterparty-free infrastructure

Here's what it adds up to:

https://t.co/00frIdjHI0

[Omid Malekan @malekanoms]

New essay explaining why permissioned networks are not blockchains, have little in common with them, and offer none of the desired features.

Permissioned networks don't have tokens.
Permissioned networks can't have smart contracts.
Permissioned networks will eventually KYC and censor their users.

This is a fairly technical argument, but I stand by it. Going forward, I will refuse to call any permissioned network a blockchain or the assets it contains tokens.

[upandbeyond @upandbeyond]

At KBW? Please come to my talk at the end of the day, Trends in Tokenization in Capital Markets and a Case Study in EVM Programmable Privacy.

[071labs @071_labs]

On-Chain Summit by 071 Labs × Amber AC x Theoriq x GOAT Network

Date: September 24 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (KST)
Join: https://t.co/NaSocN1QsW

During Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), 071 Labs, Amber AC, Theoriq, and GOAT Network are proud to host the On-Chain Summit. This is where narratives are shaped, challenged, and defined.

The summit will feature 11 panels and keynotes covering the most critical topics in the on-chain ecosystem, including Agentic Finance, Bitcoin DeFi, Digital Asset Treasury (DAT), Real-World Assets (RWA), and the untold story behind DePIN infrastructure. Join us for a day of deep dives into the future of Web3.

Host
@071_labs

Co-host
@amber_ac_
@TheoriqAI
@goatnetwork

Sponsors
@FractionAI_xyz
@pharos_network
@commondotxyz

Panels and Keynote Speakers
@chain_security @succinctLabs @lagrangedev
@gegelz @jessiexiao_eth @goatnetwork
@lombard_finance @proofofmud @tribecap
@commondotxyz @AltiusLabs @MossAI_Official
@longhashvc @PrismaXai @monad
@theoriqAI @CambrianNetwork @FractionAI_xyz
@veratheape @miranetwork @JoinSapien
@pinai_io @theayawallet @pharos_network
@centrifuge @PlayEstates @_inceptioncap
@ark_stream @cryptocom @awakenliquidity
@ArcanumCapital @nubilanetwork @tskinnt
@WorldMobileTeama @acurast @Kaleido_io
@071_labs @taeheecrypto

Other Events: https://t.co/qMsee5eO7v

[upandbeyond @upandbeyond]

Great success story from an accomplished blockchain engineer! And congratulations.

[Tai @taisuke_mino]

I went from two visa rejections to an O-1 and then an EB-1 green card.

It took years of building credibility:
• Joined South Park Commons @southpkcommons
• Raised $2.5M
• Became a contributor @freeCodeCamp
• Got media coverage

[DNA @ThisIsDNA]

DNA House at WEBX2025, Tokyo | August 25th | The Cardano Takeover with Zeebu, Midnight, Slash & DNA

🔗 Streaming live at https://t.co/AcMiZ6ZUpW

Don’t just watch the future — help build it. https://t.co/aez50i2hEt

[Alex Jones @RealAlexJones]

"Why The Hell Is The Trump Administration Trying To Keep Fluoride In The Water? This Is Pissing Me Off!"

Corporate News Media Denies Alex Jones' Reports About The DOJ Appealing Court Rulings To Remove The Deadly Chemical From Our Water Supply

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

The era of: ‘ trust us, bro we looked into it’ is dead.

Feds are going to have to show their work beyond the shadow of a doubt to gain acceptance from the American people.

Decades of relentless lies and grotesque abuses of power got us here. We didn’t break the machine, they did. But now that it’s broken, these are the new rules.

[upandbeyond @upandbeyond]

Charles has it spot on regarding the fall of the trust in government...
https://t.co/SEdcZ6W4IH

[upandbeyond @upandbeyond]

Very interesting to see these unique details about Japan’s MetaPlanet’s long term bitcoin strategy… not just copying Saylor…

[vincent @SPCX100T]

English Version Part 1:

In a recent interview, Metaplanet $MTPLF CEO @gerovich mentioned that they do not merely want to be a company that passively holds Bitcoin, but are planning to turn Bitcoin into the core collateral of the future global financial system, ultimately building a Bitcoin financial empire.

This conversation clearly lays out a phased roadmap for expansion. I’ll first briefly outline the two phases, then analyze in detail how acquiring a bank and integrating Bitcoin ecosystem companies could profoundly impact the company’s future:

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🟢 1. Overview of the Two Phases

🔹 Phase 1: Bitcoin Gold Rush
•This is the current phase, focused on accumulating Bitcoin as rapidly as possible.
•They are not concerned with short-term profits or share price fluctuations.
•The key KPI: the scale of Bitcoin holdings.
•Metaplanet’s strategy:
•Issuing common shares (equity issuance)
•Leveraging a high mNAV premium to raise capital
•Converting funds directly into Bitcoin reserves

Essentially, this phase is about monopolizing the scarcest asset first.

⸻

🔹 Phase 2: From Holding to Leverage & Financial Infrastructure
•Estimated timeline: 3–7 years in the future.
•By then, Bitcoin will likely be formally recognized as collateral by banks in Japan and globally.
•At that point:
•Banks will offer custody services for Bitcoin
•Bitcoin will be used as collateral for low-cost financing
•Bitcoin will circulate in the banking system like bonds or equities

Bitcoin will evolve from “digital gold” into global liquidity capital.

⸻

🟢 2. The Profound Impact of Acquiring a Bank and Ecosystem Companies

Simon stated clearly in the interview:

“Once you hold a large amount of Bitcoin as an asset, you can raise low-cost financing, and even acquire a bank. You can also invest in or acquire other Bitcoin-related businesses.”

This reveals two major strategic ambitions:
1️⃣ Directly incorporating a bank into their structure
2️⃣ Integrating other companies in the Bitcoin ecosystem

In other words, their roadmap includes:
•Acquiring a bank or financial institution
•Embedding BTC reserves into the bank’s balance sheet
•Acquiring wallet providers, payment companies, custody platforms, and exchanges
•Building a three-part closed loop of “assets + credit + infrastructure”

This would transform the company in three revolutionary ways:

⸻

🌟 1. From Asset Holder to Capital Creator
•If you only hold Bitcoin, you still rely on external banks to borrow against it.
•If you own the bank yourself:
•You can design Bitcoin-collateralized loans, staking products, and notes
•You are no longer dependent on traditional banks for credit
•You fully control rates and liquidity
•If you also acquire wallet and payment companies:
•You control user flows and the transaction layer
•Bitcoin becomes the core settlement and payment mechanism within your ecosystem

This is equivalent to owning both “the printing press” and “the payments highway.”

⸻

🌟 2. Creating Multi-Layered Revenue Streams

In the future, Metaplanet would evolve beyond “Bitcoin capital gains” to five major sources of income:
•Capital appreciation: the long-term rise in BTC price
•Net interest margin: profits from bank lending
•Fee income: custody, staking, transaction fees
•Derivative income: innovative Bitcoin financial products
•Ecosystem monetization: wallet, payments, and exchange fees + user asset float

This is similar to how Berkshire Hathaway uses insurance float to invest—but even more integrated with end-users.

[upandbeyond @upandbeyond]

Thanks @CafeGM_ and @spacecoin for the refreshing and nicely hosted side event during IVS2025. Will be watching your project going forward.

[CafeGM @CafeGM_]

ありがとうございました、Kyoto!
You showed us what thoughtful energy looks like.. Steady, sincere, and full of spark!!
We were lucky to build with you, connect with you, and share some truly special GMs with you. Both at IVS and right here at Cafe GM 🌿

We’ll be back in Japan very soon for WebX Tokyo this August 🇯🇵✨
But before that… next stop: Hanoi 🇻🇳 @gmvn_official
Can’t wait to see you there, frens!! 🤝

Register here for Hanoi👇
DAY 1 https://t.co/HtN84JyNBb
DAY 2 https://t.co/cPV6MEb53j

[Curvegrid @curvegridinc]

Summer’s here, and Japan is turning up the heat with a calendar full of #blockchain events! 🇯🇵☀️

Save these dates:
🎏 July 2-4: #IVSKyoto #IVSCrypto | @IVS_Official
📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto

🌐 July 30: 10 years of #Ethereum | @ethereumfndn
📍 Celebrated worldwide

🗾 Aug 22-Sept 19: #JapanBlockchainWeek | @JBCWeek
📍 Tokyo and Osaka

🍜 Aug 25-26: #WebX Asia 2025 | @WebX_Asia
📍 The Prince Park Tower, Tokyo

🗼 Sept 12-15: #ETHTokyo | @Ethereum_JP
📍 United Nations University, Tokyo

🍡 Sept 16-19: #EDCON | @EDCON_Official
📍 Congrès Square Grand Green, Osaka

👾 Sept 25-28: #TokyoGameShow | @tokyo_game_show
📍 Makuhari Messe, Chiba

See you there!

[upandbeyond @upandbeyond]

Wen moon?

[Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸 @mrjeffu]

Japanese police have arrested 6 people involved in a group that allegedly made illegal modifications to Lamborghinis and falsified documents so that their non-compliant decorative lighting could pass inspections. https://t.co/ILbMrmblvv

[EDCON @EDCON_Official]

GMGN! We are excited to announce that EDCON2025 is coming to Osaka, Japan!
📅 Sept 16–19
📍 Congrès Square Grand Green Osaka

We’re proud to co-host with Osaka Prefecture and Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH)—marking a major step in connecting regional innovation with global Ethereum collaboration. 🇯🇵🌍

We’re now calling for:
🎤 Speakers
💸 Sponsors
📰 Media partners
🤝 Community partners
🙋 Volunteers

More info 👇
https://t.co/R1g0JjxRT2 by @CPOfficialtx

We are now actively engaging with Japanese local Ethereum communities, enterprises, and public institutions. This year, EDCON will:
✨ Showcase Ethereum’s latest tech breakthroughs
🚀 Highlight Web3 startups shaping the future
🌐 Bridge Asia’s Ethereum builders with the global ecosystem
🏛️ Help foster an Ethereum-friendly business + policy environment in Japan

Let’s fill Osaka with Ethereum energy this September—
and bring Asian Ethereum innovation to the global stage! 🌸⚡

#EDCON2025 #Ethereum #Web3 #Osaka

[HealthRanger @HealthRanger]

@TuckerCarlson We are with you on this, Tucker! We want PEACE.