As Bitcoin adoption grows, so does demand for infrastructure that allows BTC to be used productively without compromising Bitcoin’s core security and trust assumptions.
At RootstockLabs, we believe Bitcoin’s next phase will be driven by builders and institutions working together. That’s why we’re collaborating with Animoca Brands Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Animoca Brands, to explore Bitcoin-native, institutional use cases for the Japanese market.
The next phase of Bitcoin adoption for businesses
Bitcoin is the most secure blockchain in the world, but historically it has lacked native smart contract functionality. Rootstock closes that gap by enabling on-chain financial activity anchored to Bitcoin’s proof-of-work security.
Through this collaboration, RootstockLabs and Animoca Brands Japan will explore how Japanese corporations can move beyond passive BTC holdings toward Bitcoin-native treasury and BTCFi use cases, evaluate enterprise-ready, on-chain financial tools built on Rootstock and do so with a strong emphasis on risk management, governance, and regulatory awareness
This work aligns closely with Animoca Brands Japan’s Digital Asset Treasury Management Support Service, which helps listed companies assess and design digital asset strategies suited to Japan’s regulatory environment.
Commenting on the partnership, Kensuke Amo, CEO of Animoca Japan said:
“In Japan, an increasing number of companies are beginning to utilize cryptoassets as part of their financial and treasury strategies. In this context, security and governance are elements that Japanese corporations place particular importance on. Through this partnership, Animoca Brands Japan and RootstockLabs will support corporate adoption of cryptoassets in a manner compliant with Japan’s regulatory environment.”
Why did Animoca choose Rootstock?
Rootstock is the leading DeFi layer for Bitcoin, combining:
- Bitcoin’s proof-of-work security via merged mining (secured by over 80% of Bitcoin’s hash power)
- Full EVM compatibility, enabling modern smart contracts on Bitcoin
- Open, permissionless infrastructure designed for composability and long-term scalability
Since launching its mainnet in 2018, Rootstock has maintained 100% uptime with no chain resets, building an operational track record that resonates with risk-aware institutions and fintechs. This makes Rootstock a strong foundation for exploring Bitcoin-anchored financial infrastructure that can integrate with existing corporate governance and risk frameworks.
Through its collaboration with RootstockLabs, Animoca Brands Japan will explore how Bitcoin-based treasury approaches leveraging Rootstock’s infrastructure can align with corporate governance and risk requirements in Japan. This includes collaborating on:
- New Bitcoin-native treasury exploration paths for Japanese institutions
- Improved institutional readiness for Bitcoin-secured, on-chain finance
- Early learnings on how enterprises can adopt Bitcoin-anchored financial infrastructure while remaining aligned with local regulations and internal risk frameworks
These efforts support RootstockLab’s long-term vision of a new financial system built on bitcoin that allows everyone to participate and prosper.
To learn more about how Rootstock is working with the world’s most forward thinking financial instituions visit rootstocklabs.com/institutional or get in touch with the team.