Tokyo, Japan, February 19, 2025 - NTT Digital
Inc. (“NTT Digital”), a subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL INC.,
and Figment Inc., the leading independent
global staking infrastructure provider, today announced an
initiative to strengthen their efforts in the staking industry to
foster the development of the Web3 ecosystem. NTT Digital provides
services utilizing advanced Web3 infrastructure technology to a
growing global Web3 user base and will further promote the
development of the blockchain ecosystem through the expansion of
its validator business. Additionally, Figment will enhance its
support for NTT Digital’s initiatives by offering robust
infrastructure and operational and protocol expertise.
NTT Digital & Figment Collaboration in
Web3
NTT Digital aims to contribute to the global advancement of
blockchain infrastructure by strengthening its validator business,
in addition to launching its Node Provider/Indexer service, which
is scheduled for this summer. Meanwhile, Figment provides NTT
Digital with industry-leading staking technology and expertise
optimized for various blockchain networks. With a shared goal of
enhancing and expanding blockchain network performance in the Web3
space, NTT Digital and Figment will work together to drive the
global development of the blockchain ecosystem through NTT
Digital’s validation business.
Expanding Figment’s Reach in APAC
This commitment to NTT Digital underscores Figment’s strategic
focus on expanding into the APAC region with key innovators. By
integrating Figment’s robust infrastructure and operational
expertise with NTT Digital’s innovative solutions, the companies
aim to provide a seamless and secure staking experience for NTT’s
users in the long term.
Features of the Collaboration Between NTT Digital and
Figment
By ensuring the integrity of blockchain transactions, enhancing
the reliability of network infrastructure, and promoting the
adoption of scalable and sustainable blockchain solutions, NTT
Digital and Figment aim to support the growing demand for
blockchain-based solutions across a wide range of industries,
including finance and gaming. Their collaboration will contribute
to the development of an ecosystem that enables large-scale and
seamless transaction processing. Additionally, through this
initiative, NTT Digital seeks to further accelerate Web3 adoption,
support diverse use cases, and maximize the potential of
decentralized ecosystems.
Leadership Quotes
“We are delighted to strengthen our collaboration with
NTT Digital, a significant milestone in Figment's expansion into
the APAC market,” said Ben Spiegelman, VP - Head of Partnerships
& Corporate Development at Figment. “Through our partnership
with NTT Digital, backed by the NTT Group, we look forward to
empowering new and existing blockchain networks to enhance their
global reach and resilience, driving greater decentralization in
the digital asset ecosystem.”
“Through this collaboration with Figment, NTT Digital
will further strengthen its position as a leader in blockchain
solutions,” said Naoki Tani, Managing Director, NTT Digital. “We
are pleased to leverage Figment’s expertise to contribute to the
global adoption of scalable and sustainable blockchain technology
and support the development of the Web3 ecosystem.”
About Figment Inc.
Figment is the leading independent provider of staking
infrastructure. Figment provides the complete staking solution for
over 700 institutional clients and $15B in assets staked across
asset managers, exchanges, wallets, foundations, custodians, and
large token holders to earn rewards on their digital assets. On
Ethereum, Figment is the largest non-custodial staking provider of
staked ETH. Institutional staking services from Figment include
seamless point-and-click staking, portfolio reward tracking, API
integrations, audited infrastructure, and slashing protection. This
all leads to Figment’s mission to support the adoption, growth, and
long-term success of the digital asset ecosystem.
Official Website: https://figment.io/
About NTT Digital, Inc.
As a member of the NTT DOCOMO global group, NTT Digital, Inc.
will promote the creation of an environment in which individuals
and companies can easily and safely use blockchain technology
toward the social implementation of cutting-edge digital
technologies.
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Official website: https://nttdigital.io
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