"Teams Summit 2025 in Tokyo: Web3 and AI Leaders Unite"

# Teams Web3·AI Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Tokyo with Record Participation The "Teams Web3·AI Summit 2025" commenced on April 16 at Toranomon Hills in Tokyo, Japan, drawing its largest crowd ever. This year’s summit featured over 130 speakers, collaborations with more than 400 organizations, and over 100 concurrent side events. The summit's sessions covered diverse topics, including the integration of Web3 and AI, proof-of-concept case studies for the Osaka Expo, global investment strategies, and real-world asset tokenization (RWA). In his opening address, Teams CEO Tianyu Yang highlighted the increasing importance of blending online and offline experiences. "We are dedicated to broadening the Web3 ecosystem and supporting Japan's community," Yang said. # Osaka Expo: A Testbed for Real-World Web3 Applications A standout session on the first day was “EXPO2025 Digital Wallet.” Key speakers from both public and private sectors discussed the Osaka Expo’s role in mainstream Web3 adoption. Hiroshi Yoshida, CEO of HashPort, showcased an experiential wallet system that supports NFT and SBT collection and payments, demonstrating its practical utility. This wallet uses EXPO tokens, which are exchangeable with Japanese yen and accepted at Visa-affiliated merchants. Genki Oda, Chairman of the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA), discussed Web3 policies designed to transform Osaka into an international financial hub. Naoe Nakamura, Director of the Osaka Business Development Agency, emphasized that the Expo offers an unprecedented opportunity for SMEs and startups to display their innovations, facilitating collaboration. # Web3 and AI Integration: Key to Revitalizing Japan’s Digital Economy Takuya Hirai, a Liberal Democratic Party member, discussed the socioeconomic transformations propelled by Web3 and AI integration. “Agile legal frameworks are essential, along with addressing copyright and personal data issues in the Web3 arena,” Hirai remarked. Meanwhile, bitFlyer CEO Yuzo Kano and Coincheck Executive Officer Yusuke Otsuka lauded Japan’s adaptable regulatory environment as conducive to nurturing the Web3 industry. # Scaling Through Global Investments and Real-World Asset Tokenization In an international panel, experts analyzed Web3 and AI investment strategies across regions such as Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Japan’s RWA market, now worth 310 billion yen, has grown significantly, particularly in real estate. Toyota Finance Service illustrated groundbreaking vehicle tokenization experiments, bridging consumers and investors. Xiang Tan, PlatON's Vice President, unveiled “Tokenization 3.0,” a real-time token payment infrastructure optimized for Web3 transactions. Tan highlighted its efficiency and transparency over traditional financial systems and announced expansion plans in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. # Challenges and Opportunities for Japan’s Web3 Ecosystem Presentations from major companies like Alibaba Cloud, TRON, and XRPL Japan were also part of the summit. Alibaba introduced its Web3 support as part of Asia’s leading cloud infrastructure. XRPL Japan highlighted NFT-centric community initiatives aimed at empowering creators. Additionally, the “Japan Market Entry Strategies” session featured global startups discussing how to navigate Japan's regulatory and cultural landscape, offering strategies for overcoming these challenges. The Teams Web3·AI Summit 2025 not only showcased the latest technological advancements but also reinforced Japan’s growing influence in the global Web3 and AI spheres. The discussions and partnerships formed during this event are poised to drive significant innovation and cement Japan’s status as a leader in digital transformation.