Netstars Concludes Basic Agreement for Collaboration with Aptos to Promote Web3 Payments
Netstars Co., Ltd. has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aptos, a provider of Layer 1 blockchain characterized by high scalability and security, for collaboration aimed at promoting the widespread adoption of Web3-type payments, including stablecoins. This partnership will advance the multi-chain strategy within Netstars' "StarPay-X" gateway concept, which connects the Web2 and Web3 financial worlds.
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Netstars Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Li Gang; hereinafter "Netstars") announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "MOU") for collaboration aimed at promoting the widespread adoption of Web3-type payments, including stablecoins, with Aptos (Headquarters: USA; hereinafter "Aptos"), a provider of Layer 1 blockchain characterized by high scalability and security.
Aptos has endorsed the philosophy of Netstars' "StarPay-X" gateway concept, which aims to connect the Web2 and Web3 financial worlds, and will participate as one of its partners. This MOU establishes a framework for discussions and considerations, leveraging both companies' solutions and technological characteristics to bridge new financial functions brought by Web3 to Web2, with a view to real-world application.
(Right) Suhan Zhao, Head of Asia Pacific, Aptos; (Left) Li Gang, Representative Director and CEO, Netstars Co., Ltd.
Netstars' "StarPay-X" is a concept that aims to realize an environment where Web3 can be flexibly selected according to users and usage scenarios, as an extension of existing cashless payments, without being dependent on specific Web3 technologies or services.
This collaboration with Aptos will specifically focus on discussions to expand the usable chains, themed around "multi-chaining."
Aptos provides a blockchain infrastructure with high processing performance and reliability, and its application is expected in a wide range of fields, including finance and enterprise use. Netstars will leverage its knowledge and merchant network cultivated in the Web2 payment sector to explore the possibility of providing a better user experience together with Aptos.
It should be noted that this MOU does not, at this stage, promise specific service provision or implementation. Moving forward, the policy is to accelerate the construction of schemes for concrete service provision through this collaboration.
Comment from Suhan Zhao, Head of Asia Pacific, Aptos:
"To promote the widespread adoption of Web3, we are building the next-generation infrastructure for Web payments together with Netstars. We believe that by collaborating in Japan, we can create the future of finance."
Comment from Li Gang, Representative Director and CEO, Netstars Co., Ltd.:
"We are delighted that Aptos, a Layer 1 blockchain, has endorsed our 'StarPay-X' concept. We hope that this MOU will be an opportunity to advance towards multi-chaining and accelerate discussions for the social implementation of Web3."
Company Overview
Aptos
Aptos is a Web3 ecosystem that provides a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain.
It is characterized by high processing performance and security, and is designed for a wide range of applications, including decentralized applications (dApps) and finance.
It is focused on building a technical foundation with enterprise use in mind and is expanding its ecosystem globally.
Netstars Co., Ltd.
A payment service company that comprehensively provides QR code payments, various electronic payments, and associated DX services, primarily through its multi-cashless payment solution "StarPay." It offers a system that allows for the integrated introduction and operation of diverse domestic and international payment methods, contributing to improved merchant convenience and the development of a cashless society.
Company Website: https://www.netstars.co.jp
StarPay-X Website: https://www.netstars.co.jp/starpayX
Aptos has endorsed the philosophy of Netstars' "StarPay-X" gateway concept, which aims to connect the Web2 and Web3 financial worlds, and will participate as one of its partners. This MOU establishes a framework for discussions and considerations, leveraging both companies' solutions and technological characteristics to bridge new financial functions brought by Web3 to Web2, with a view to real-world application.
(Right) Suhan Zhao, Head of Asia Pacific, Aptos; (Left) Li Gang, Representative Director and CEO, Netstars Co., Ltd.
Netstars' "StarPay-X" is a concept that aims to realize an environment where Web3 can be flexibly selected according to users and usage scenarios, as an extension of existing cashless payments, without being dependent on specific Web3 technologies or services.
This collaboration with Aptos will specifically focus on discussions to expand the usable chains, themed around "multi-chaining."
Aptos provides a blockchain infrastructure with high processing performance and reliability, and its application is expected in a wide range of fields, including finance and enterprise use. Netstars will leverage its knowledge and merchant network cultivated in the Web2 payment sector to explore the possibility of providing a better user experience together with Aptos.
It should be noted that this MOU does not, at this stage, promise specific service provision or implementation. Moving forward, the policy is to accelerate the construction of schemes for concrete service provision through this collaboration.
Comment from Suhan Zhao, Head of Asia Pacific, Aptos:
"To promote the widespread adoption of Web3, we are building the next-generation infrastructure for Web payments together with Netstars. We believe that by collaborating in Japan, we can create the future of finance."
Comment from Li Gang, Representative Director and CEO, Netstars Co., Ltd.:
"We are delighted that Aptos, a Layer 1 blockchain, has endorsed our 'StarPay-X' concept. We hope that this MOU will be an opportunity to advance towards multi-chaining and accelerate discussions for the social implementation of Web3."
Company Overview
Aptos
Aptos is a Web3 ecosystem that provides a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain.
It is characterized by high processing performance and security, and is designed for a wide range of applications, including decentralized applications (dApps) and finance.
It is focused on building a technical foundation with enterprise use in mind and is expanding its ecosystem globally.
Netstars Co., Ltd.
A payment service company that comprehensively provides QR code payments, various electronic payments, and associated DX services, primarily through its multi-cashless payment solution "StarPay." It offers a system that allows for the integrated introduction and operation of diverse domestic and international payment methods, contributing to improved merchant convenience and the development of a cashless society.
Company Website: https://www.netstars.co.jp
StarPay-X Website: https://www.netstars.co.jp/starpayX