We are pleased to announce that Mercury Inc. has joined as a validator for NERO Chain.

Mercury Inc. (licensed cryptocurrency exchange business, Kanto Finance Bureau No. 00025) operates the cryptocurrency asset management service, CoinTrade. Through this partnership, we aim to further strengthen the network security and decentralization of NERO Chain.

NERO Chain is a high-performance Layer 1 modular architecture built on the DPoSA (Delegated Proof of Stake with Authority) consensus algorithm. It also features the innovative Paymaster function, which solves the user experience issues that have been a major barrier for traditional blockchains. As a validator for this chain, Mercury Inc. will contribute to transaction validation and network maintenance, supporting the healthy operation of the entire ecosystem.

Comment from Satoshi Takagi, President and CEO of Mercury Inc.

"We are very pleased to be able to participate in the NERO Chain network as a validator. We believe that we can apply our experience in node operation to the NERO Chain network. Going forward, we will not only focus on network operation but also actively build partnerships with the NERO Chain team, who have extensive experience in Layer 1 technology and Web3 project development, to explore new service offerings."

NERO Chain's Comment

"We are honored to have Mercury Inc. participate as a validator for NERO Chain. We are confident that this partnership will further enhance the security and reliability of the network. We look forward to collaborating with them not only as a validator but also as a partner to build a valuable ecosystem for our users. This collaboration marks an important step in the growth of the NERO Chain ecosystem, accelerating our efforts toward the future of blockchain technology. We will continue to work with more partners to expand the potential of blockchain technology."

About Mercury Inc.:

Mercury Inc. is a domestic cryptocurrency exchange operator that handles the investment and asset management service CoinTrade. In addition to providing a simple trading view, an intuitive interface, and high-level security from a group of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, Mercury offers services such as staking and lending. As a pioneer in cryptocurrency asset management, Mercury is committed to developing and providing new services in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.

Website: https://coin-trade.cc/

About NERO Chain:

NERO Chain is a Layer 1 blockchain offering a modular architecture to address challenges in the Web3 industry. By adopting account abstraction and overcoming token gas utility limitations and zero-sum constraints, NERO Chain creates a flexible and scalable ecosystem that supports the application layer. Built by a global team with extensive experience in Layer 1 technology and Web3 project development, NERO Chain is recognized for its advancements in modular technology. It focuses on blockchain architecture, traditional finance, trading, and risk management.

Website: https://nerochain.io/
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X (Japan): https://x.com/NEROCHAIN_JP
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