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Alibaba Cloud Opens Blockchain Lab for Web3 Game Developers in Japan

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence center of Alibaba Group, is set to launch a blockchain laboratory in Shibuya, Japan in April. The lab will serve as an incubation center for game developers to learn about the latest blockchain technology and identify commercial prospects presented by the Web3 era. The lab is a collaborative effort between Tokyu Real Estate and Skeleton Crew Studio, and for now, it will be accessible to select customers and hackathon participants engaged in joint projects with Alibaba Cloud. Engineers from partner firms specialized in Alibaba Cloud and blockchain will be present to provide onsite technical assistance.

(By Jordan Major)

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