G.U.Technologies
G.U.Technologies operates Japan Open Chain, a regulated Japanese Layer 1 blockchain and web3 infrastructure platform serving Japanese banks and enterprises with stablecoin issuance, tokenization tools, wallet, and validator consortium services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What G.U.Technologies does
G.U.Technologies Inc. is a Tokyo-headquartered, G.U.Group subsidiary operating Japan Open Chain (JOC), an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain positioned for regulated Japanese enterprise and financial-institution use cases. The company was founded in October 2020 and reports 1-10 employees. Its product suite spans infrastructure (JOC Layer 1 chain, G.U. Blockchain Cloud, G.U. SDK), token-issuance tooling (G.U. Coin Studio, G.U. Token Studio), a web3 wallet and browser experience (G.U. Wallet; the group also operates Lunascape browser, reportedly with 20 million+ users), and professional services (G.U. web3 Consulting). The JOC ecosystem is governed by a consortium of named Japanese enterprise validators (including Dentsu, NTT, pixiv, TIS, and Sony group affiliate Corgear), reported as expanding from 14-15 toward 21 nodes.
G.U.Technologies operates in a regulated Japanese web3 context, operating under Japan's Payment Services Act framework and engaging in stablecoin issuance PoCs with multiple Japanese banks (Tokyo Kiraboshi Bank, Minna no Bank, Shikoku Bank, ORIX Bank). In October 2024 the company received a JPY 150 million strategic financing from Aozora Bank alongside a basic agreement for stablecoin issuance collaboration. Earlier, in March 2022, the company closed a pre-Series A round of approximately JPY 260 million, bringing cumulative disclosed funding to roughly JPY 361 million. Registered capital is reported at JPY 50 million. The associated token, JOC COIN, is listed on international exchanges including Gate.io, MEXC, and LBank.
The business model combines enterprise infrastructure (consortium validator fees, cloud and SDK licensing to banks and corporates), token-issuance platform fees (G.U. Coin Studio, G.U. Token Studio) for stablecoin and tokenized-asset issuers, professional services (G.U. web3 Consulting), and a recently introduced DeFi product line anchored by the March 2025 JOC Lending Program. The August 2025 JOC 2025-2030 Roadmap and the announced Tokyo Hardfork targeting 5,000 TPS position the platform to capture regulated bank-grade stablecoin, tokenized-deposit, and tokenized-securities workloads, with international expansion via a Singapore subsidiary (G.U. Technologies Global).
G.U.Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- G.U.Technologies
- Legal name
- G.U.Technologies, Inc.
- Website
- https://gu-tech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- G.U.Technologies operates Japan Open Chain, a regulated Japanese Layer 1 blockchain and web3 infrastructure platform serving Japanese banks and enterprises with stablecoin issuance, tokenization tools, wallet, and validator consortium services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
G.U.Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Blockchain Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321)
- SIC
- Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Permissioned Blockchain Platforms & Frameworks (Hyperledger, Corda, Quorum) (FSAPAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- RWA Tokenization Platforms (asset onboarding, structuring, issuance) (FSAPAIAC), Tokenized Securities & Capital Markets Infrastructure (equities, bonds, funds, ATS/MTF connectivity) (FSAPAIAD)
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Where G.U.Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
G.U.Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Stablecoin Issuance System Fees: Revenue from licensing G.U. Coin Studio to financial institutions for issuing and managing stablecoins. Financial institutions pay for the platform to issue compliant stablecoins on Japan Open Chain.
- Blockchain Transaction Fees (JOC COIN): JOC COIN serves as the native fee token on Japan Open Chain. Transaction fees (gas) are paid to validators for verifying transactions. Revenue accrues indirectly through token value and validator operations.
- BaaS / Cloud Services: G.U. Blockchain Cloud provides Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 blockchain infrastructure 'as a service,' enabling enterprises to create blockchain networks with minimal technical knowledge. Revenue from cloud infrastructure and support fees.
- Professional Services / Consulting: G.U. web3 Consulting provides advisory services for enterprises and local governments adopting blockchain, including business planning, system requirements definition, and DX support.
- NFT and Token Studio Platform: G.U. Token Studio enables enterprises and organizations to issue and manage NFTs. Revenue model includes platform fees for NFT issuance, management, and marketplace functionality.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Monthly | Free browser and wallet for consumers |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise BaaS and consulting services |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
G.U.Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
G.U.Technologies develops blockchain infrastructure products including Japan Open Chain, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 public blockchain optimized for Japanese enterprises and municipalities. The company also offers G.U. Coin Studio for stablecoin issuance, blockchain consulting services, and consumer-facing web3 tools such as the Lunascape web3 browser and G.U. Wallet.
Product overview
G.U. Technologies operates as a web3 infrastructure company offering a unified portfolio of blockchain-based products centered on Japan Open Chain, a Japanese enterprise-operated Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 public blockchain. The core product suite includes G.U. Coin Studio (stablecoin issuance/management platform for financial institutions), Lunascape (domestic web3 browser with integrated wallet), and G.U. Wallet (Ethereum-compatible Web3 wallet). Supporting modules include G.U. Token Studio (no-code NFT issuance system), G.U. Blockchain Cloud (Ethereum Layer2 sidechain construction service), G.U. SDK (JavaScript development kit), G.U. web3 Consulting (business consulting), and G.U. Blockchain Development Program (comprehensive solution package). The ecosystem is supported by Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. for consortium management and G.U. Group Inc. as the parent company.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Japan Open Chain: Fully Ethereum-compatible public blockchain operated by Japanese companies, designed for practical business use and compliant with Japanese law.
- G.U. Coin Studio
- Lunascape
- G.U. Wallet
Products and services
- Japan Open Chain
- G.U. Coin Studio A service for issuing and managing stablecoins on the Japan Open Chain blockchain, targeted at financial institutions, enterprises, and municipalities seeking digital currency solutions.
- Blockchain Consulting Service Consulting services providing expert advice and support for companies and municipalities looking to implement blockchain technology, including problem identification, system design, and solution proposal.
- Lunascape A Web3 browser designed for accessing decentralized applications (DApps) and NFT services, with built-in wallet functionality for managing digital assets.
- G.U. Wallet A web3 wallet application that enables users to safely and conveniently manage digital assets including NFTs, supporting multiple chains.
Quantifiable outcome
- Lunascape has served over 20 million cumulative users in Japan over 20+ years
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use G.U.Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
G.U.Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature6 records
G.U.Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Pacific Meta Inc.corePacific Meta joined Japan Open Chain as a validator (blockchain operation partner), contributing to decentralized chain operations. Pacific Meta is a web3 consulting firm specialized in the Japanese and East Asian markets, offering strategic development, localization, promotional activities, and community engagement services.
- MinaraminorMinara.ai is an all-in-one AI agent for digital finance scenarios, the world's first financial AI agent integrating fiat onramp, analysis, decision-making, and trade execution. Minara sponsored the 'web3 Summer Summit 2025' event hosted by Japan Open Chain at WebX2025, positioning itself within the JOC ecosystem.
- BifrostminorJapan Open Chain announced a strategic partnership with Bifrost, which included Bifrost's investment in the JOC ecosystem. Bifrost provides cross-chain staking and liquidity solutions.
- LayerZerocoreLayerZero, which provides cross-chain interoperability solutions, completed integration with Japan Open Chain mainnet. This enables seamless asset and data transfers between Japan Open Chain and other blockchain networks, expanding the JOC ecosystem's interoperability.
- Huobi Japan Inc.coreG.U.Technologies and Japan Blockchain Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with Huobi Japan for the IEO (Initial Exchange Offering) of the Japan Open Chain native token (now JOC COIN). The token was planned for listing on Huobi Japan in 2023, with subsequent listings on other Japanese and international exchanges.
- Dentsu Inc.coreDentsu Inc. is one of the original validators of Japan Open Chain, contributing to decentralized chain operations. As a major advertising and communications company, Dentsu supports the marketing and ecosystem growth of the blockchain.
- NTT Communications CorporationcoreNTT Communications from the NTT Group serves as a validator of Japan Open Chain, contributing telecommunications infrastructure expertise and decentralized operations support to the blockchain network.
- pixiv Inc.corepixiv Inc. is a validator of Japan Open Chain, contributing creative and entertainment industry perspective to the ecosystem. The platform's integration with NFT and digital asset services aligns with pixiv's creative user base.
- TIS Inc.coreTIS Inc. is a validator of Japan Open Chain, providing enterprise IT systems expertise to support the technical and operational infrastructure of the blockchain.
- Corgear Corporation (Sony Group)coreCorgear Corporation, a Sony Group startup, is a validator of Japan Open Chain. Corgear has also provided end-to-end technical support for Japan Open Chain-based projects including the Kaga City e-Citizen NFT program.
- extra mile Inc. (TV Asahi Group)coreextra mile Inc., a group company of TV Asahi Holdings Corporation, is a validator of Japan Open Chain, contributing media and broadcasting industry expertise to the blockchain ecosystem.
- Kyoto University of the ArtscoreKyoto University of the Arts is a validator of Japan Open Chain, contributing academic and arts community perspectives to the blockchain's governance and ecosystem development.
- NethermindcoreNethermind joined Japan Open Chain as a validator, providing Ethereum execution client expertise. Nethermind nodes offer potential throughput exceeding 100,000 TPS, forming the technical foundation for Japan Open Chain's high-performance roadmap.
- G.U. Group Inc. (Parent)coreG.U.Group Inc. is the parent holding company of G.U.Technologies Inc. and Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. It provides strategic direction, group-level resources, and shared infrastructure across the G.U. group companies.
- Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd.coreJapan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. operates and manages the Japan Open Chain consortium. As a related company, it collaborates closely with G.U.Technologies on blockchain infrastructure, stablecoin projects, and ecosystem development.
- Fintech Association of JapanminorG.U.Technologies is a member of the Fintech Association of Japan, an industry association supporting fintech innovation and regulatory dialogue in Japan.
- Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA)minorG.U.Technologies is a member of the Japan Cryptoasset Business Association, contributing to industry standards and regulatory discussions around cryptoassets and stablecoins in Japan.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
G.U.Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Polygon Labs: Major Ethereum L2/sidechain ecosystem providing low-cost, high-throughput infrastructure widely used for tokenization and enterprise applications. Comparable to G.U. Blockchain Cloud as a sidechain/L2 BaaS offering and to Japan Open Chain as a high-throughput Ethereum-compatible chain competing for institutional issuance.
- ConsenSys: Leading Ethereum infrastructure provider behind MetaMask, Infura, and Linea, offering the dominant wallet, RPC, and L2 stack that Japan Open Chain explicitly interoperates with. A broad incumbent whose ecosystem tools and L2 strategy could pressure G.U.'s differentiation in the Japanese Ethereum-compatible space.
- Money Forward: Major Japanese fintech providing personal finance, accounting, HR, and blockchain-related services including cryptoasset analysis and corporate blockchain initiatives. Broad incumbent that overlaps with G.U. on enterprise fintech and digital asset infrastructure for Japanese corporates.
- SBI Holdings (incl. SBINFT): Japanese financial conglomerate with deep cryptoasset, NFT (SBINFT is a JOC validator), and digital asset infrastructure operations including SBI VC Trade and SBI R3 Japan. A broad incumbent that competes across multiple G.U. product lines (stablecoin rails, NFT infrastructure, consulting).
Direct peers
- SettleMint: Enterprise blockchain platform-as-a-service provider that helps enterprises build, deploy, and integrate blockchain applications with low-code tools. Directly comparable to G.U. Blockchain Cloud as a BaaS targeting enterprise and financial-institution customers.
- HashPort: Japanese blockchain consulting and interoperability company that operates the HashPort Network for bridging digital assets across chains and provides enterprise blockchain advisory. Comparable to G.U. Technologies as a Japan-focused blockchain infrastructure and consulting provider serving enterprises and financial institutions.
- R3 (Corda): Enterprise-grade permissioned distributed ledger technology (Corda) purpose-built for financial institutions, used by hundreds of banks globally including several Japanese institutions. Comparable to Japan Open Chain as a permissioned blockchain platform targeting regulated financial services with privacy and compliance features.
- Progmat: Japanese stablecoin issuance platform developed as a joint venture by MUFG, SMFG, and Mizuho for issuing JPY- and USD-denominated stablecoins under Japan's Payment Services Act. Most direct competitor to G.U. Coin Studio in the Japanese bank stablecoin space, with deeper megabank backing and a head-start in regulatory engagement.
- Datachain: Tokyo-based blockchain infrastructure company specializing in cross-chain interoperability (Hyperledger Lab YUI, IBC for enterprise) and stablecoin technology for Japanese banks. Directly comparable in mission (inter-bank blockchain infrastructure for Japanese financial institutions) and customer overlap.
Emerging players
- Ava Labs (Avalanche): Developer of the Avalanche public blockchain with active Japanese institutional partnerships (e.g., with financial groups) and enterprise subnet architecture. Comparable emerging L1 alternative that Japanese regulated entities could choose instead of Japan Open Chain for compliant tokenization.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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G.U.Technologies leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
G.U.Technologies subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
G.U.Technologies funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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G.U.Technologies M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about G.U.Technologies
What does G.U.Technologies do?
G.U.Technologies develops blockchain infrastructure products including Japan Open Chain, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 public blockchain optimized for Japanese enterprises and municipalities. The company also offers G.U. Coin Studio for stablecoin issuance, blockchain consulting services, and consumer-facing web3 tools such as the Lunascape web3 browser and G.U. Wallet.
Is G.U.Technologies a public or private company?
G.U.Technologies is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was G.U.Technologies founded?
G.U.Technologies was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is G.U.Technologies based?
G.U.Technologies is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does G.U.Technologies make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Stablecoin Issuance System Fees are the primary driver. The others are blockchain Transaction Fees (JOC COIN), baaS / Cloud Services, professional Services / Consulting and NFT and Token Studio Platform.
Who are G.U.Technologies's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Polygon Labs, ConsenSys, Money Forward and SBI Holdings (incl. SBINFT). Direct peers are SettleMint, HashPort, R3 (Corda), Progmat and Datachain. Ava Labs (Avalanche) is listed as an emerging player.
Does G.U.Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for G.U.Technologies.
What industry is G.U.Technologies in?
G.U.Technologies's product category is Blockchain Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAPAIAA, Permissioned Blockchain Platforms & Frameworks (Hyperledger, Corda, Quorum), with a secondary code of FSAPAIAC, RWA Tokenization Platforms (asset onboarding, structuring, issuance). Its NAICS code is 52321 and its SIC code is 6200.