Notice Regarding Conclusion of Basic Agreement for New Business with DiscoverFeed Inc.
TradeWorks Co., Ltd. has signed a basic agreement with DiscoverFeed Inc., a company promoting the decentralized data infrastructure 'D-DMC' using IPFS technology. The partnership aims to launch data management and utilization services in the creator economy, with future plans to expand into regulatory compliance and audit trail management for financial institutions, shifting toward a recurring revenue model. Leveraging the upcoming data center in Oita Prefecture, the company intends to strengthen its AI and on-chain business foundation.
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We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a basic agreement for a new business with DiscoverFeed Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yoshimichi Tsuyuki; hereinafter 'DiscoverFeed'), which promotes decentralized data infrastructure using IPFS technology and the 'D-DMC (Decentralized Data Management Center)' concept.
DiscoverFeed is a company in which we hold shares through investment interests inherited from Minkabu Web3 Wallet Co., Ltd., which we absorbed through a merger effective September 1, 2025. Both companies have been engaged in continuous discussions and collaboration under this capital relationship. This agreement elevates our existing relationship into a framework for new business collaboration.
1. Significance of the Agreement: A New Growth Axis Based on Decentralized Data Technology
Since our founding in 1999, our core business has been the development of highly reliable systems for financial institutions, including online securities firms. This agreement incorporates DiscoverFeed's decentralized data infrastructure technology (IPFS/D-DMC) into our business, establishing a service that integrates data storage, management, utilization, and monetization as a new growth axis.
The strategic significance lies in accelerating our transition from project-based development (flow revenue) to a stock-based business structure that accumulates recurring service fees. We plan a two-stage rollout: first in the creator economy, then expanding the established operational foundation, applications, and payment functions into the financial sector.
2. Market Environment: From 'Storage' to 'Utilization' of Large-Scale Data
With the spread of generative AI and the normalization of 4K/8K video and live streaming, the volume of data handled by creators and content businesses is increasing exponentially. There is a growing demand for infrastructure that not only stores this data but also manages, re-edits, shares, distributes, and monetizes it safely.
Simultaneously, in the financial sector, the importance of data infrastructure with tamper resistance and authenticity is increasing due to regulatory requirements for long-term storage and audit trails. We view this market shift from 'storage to utilization' as a significant business opportunity.
3. Core of Collaboration: Decentralized Data Center and D-DMC Concept
The concept promoted by DiscoverFeed is already in the implementation and operation phase.
- Decentralized Data Infrastructure using IPFS: A next-generation storage foundation that distributes data across multiple locations, ensuring both tamper resistance and fault tolerance.
- D-DMC Concept: A 'data-utilization' decentralized data center concept that covers management, re-editing, sharing, distribution, and community formation.
- Initial Site 'Oita Decentralized Data Center No. 1': Located in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, with 7,000 terabytes of server/storage capacity, aiming for operation by June 2026.
4. Phase 1: Commercialization in the Creator Economy
We will launch in the creator economy, providing integrated services from storage of large-scale data (video, images, audio, production materials) to management, fan engagement, and payment/reward distribution.
5. Phase 2: Expansion into the Financial Sector
We will expand the operational foundation and applications established in the creator sector into the financial field, leveraging the tamper resistance and fault tolerance of decentralized data technology for regulatory compliance, long-term storage, and authenticity proof.
6. Expected Revenue Opportunities
We aim to accumulate recurring revenue (stock-type) across all stages from data storage to utilization and payment, strengthening our AI x On-chain business foundation.
7. Future Outlook
We position this agreement as the construction of a new business foundation. We will proceed with service implementation in the creator economy while simultaneously developing specific applications for the financial sector.
8. Impact on Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending December 2026
The impact on our consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to be minimal.
9. Overview of the Counterparty
DiscoverFeed Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yoshimichi Tsuyuki). Engaged in R&D of decentralized data infrastructure using IPFS and promotion of the D-DMC business.
DiscoverFeed is a company in which we hold shares through investment interests inherited from Minkabu Web3 Wallet Co., Ltd., which we absorbed through a merger effective September 1, 2025. Both companies have been engaged in continuous discussions and collaboration under this capital relationship. This agreement elevates our existing relationship into a framework for new business collaboration.
1. Significance of the Agreement: A New Growth Axis Based on Decentralized Data Technology
Since our founding in 1999, our core business has been the development of highly reliable systems for financial institutions, including online securities firms. This agreement incorporates DiscoverFeed's decentralized data infrastructure technology (IPFS/D-DMC) into our business, establishing a service that integrates data storage, management, utilization, and monetization as a new growth axis.
The strategic significance lies in accelerating our transition from project-based development (flow revenue) to a stock-based business structure that accumulates recurring service fees. We plan a two-stage rollout: first in the creator economy, then expanding the established operational foundation, applications, and payment functions into the financial sector.
2. Market Environment: From 'Storage' to 'Utilization' of Large-Scale Data
With the spread of generative AI and the normalization of 4K/8K video and live streaming, the volume of data handled by creators and content businesses is increasing exponentially. There is a growing demand for infrastructure that not only stores this data but also manages, re-edits, shares, distributes, and monetizes it safely.
Simultaneously, in the financial sector, the importance of data infrastructure with tamper resistance and authenticity is increasing due to regulatory requirements for long-term storage and audit trails. We view this market shift from 'storage to utilization' as a significant business opportunity.
3. Core of Collaboration: Decentralized Data Center and D-DMC Concept
The concept promoted by DiscoverFeed is already in the implementation and operation phase.
- Decentralized Data Infrastructure using IPFS: A next-generation storage foundation that distributes data across multiple locations, ensuring both tamper resistance and fault tolerance.
- D-DMC Concept: A 'data-utilization' decentralized data center concept that covers management, re-editing, sharing, distribution, and community formation.
- Initial Site 'Oita Decentralized Data Center No. 1': Located in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, with 7,000 terabytes of server/storage capacity, aiming for operation by June 2026.
4. Phase 1: Commercialization in the Creator Economy
We will launch in the creator economy, providing integrated services from storage of large-scale data (video, images, audio, production materials) to management, fan engagement, and payment/reward distribution.
5. Phase 2: Expansion into the Financial Sector
We will expand the operational foundation and applications established in the creator sector into the financial field, leveraging the tamper resistance and fault tolerance of decentralized data technology for regulatory compliance, long-term storage, and authenticity proof.
6. Expected Revenue Opportunities
We aim to accumulate recurring revenue (stock-type) across all stages from data storage to utilization and payment, strengthening our AI x On-chain business foundation.
7. Future Outlook
We position this agreement as the construction of a new business foundation. We will proceed with service implementation in the creator economy while simultaneously developing specific applications for the financial sector.
8. Impact on Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending December 2026
The impact on our consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is expected to be minimal.
9. Overview of the Counterparty
DiscoverFeed Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yoshimichi Tsuyuki). Engaged in R&D of decentralized data infrastructure using IPFS and promotion of the D-DMC business.
FAQ
Can Taiwanese financial institutions adopt similar decentralized data infrastructure?
Yes, as Taiwan promotes digital finance, there is a growing need for data integrity and long-term storage, making such technology highly relevant.