Resources
A selection of the tools we build and the research we conduct to inform our investment decisions.
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Trading Cards: Play or Asset? Three Companies on the Boom Behind the Market and the Future of Japanese IP | enXross DAO Meetup
A panel from enXross DAO Meetup (recorded September 15, 2026) with CryptoGames / TCG STORE, Warth and Rosentica / One Arena on the fast-growing trading card market and the strength of Japanese IP.
Sep 2026
The Role of EthSystems: An Applied Privacy Layer for Institutional Investors
A look at EthSystems, the for-profit spun out of the Ethereum Foundation's Institutional Privacy Task Force, and its role as the commercial layer that treats privacy — not scalability — as the bottleneck to institutional adoption.
Sep 17, 2026
We Never Set Out to Be a DAO: Behind Kamakura Inter's "1 m² Owner NFT" | DAO it Channel #1
Episode 1 of DAO it Channel, a new series on real-world DAO use cases in Japan. Kamakura International FC on how its 1 m² Owner NFT came about and why the club ended up DAO-like without aiming for it.
Sep 2026
Prediction Markets: Can They Take Off in Japan? Three Domestic Players on "Gambling or Financial Product" and the Barriers to Adoption
A panel from the enXross DAO Meetup held August 18, 2026 with NERO Chain / NERO YOSO, POYP and Miraima on regulation, monetization and what it would take for prediction markets to reach mass adoption in Japan.
Sep 2026
Fracton Community Update (July–August 2026)
A two-month digest of Fracton Community activity for July and August 2026 — updates from portfolio teams and the two conferences Fracton hosts during ETHTokyo Week 2026.
Sep 4, 2026
Ethereum Meetup Tokyo Vol.25 Event Report
A report from Ethereum Meetup Tokyo Vol.25, held on August 26, 2026 — covering the EIP-8363 staking issuance debate and how to navigate ETHTokyo Week 2026.
Aug 28, 2026
The Role Ethereum Institutional Has Taken On
An analysis of Ethereum Institutional, the non-profit launched in July 2026, and the institution-facing role it has assumed as the Ethereum Foundation narrows its mandate.
Aug 25, 2026
Fracton Events in August — Prediction Markets and ETHTokyo Week
A guide to two Fracton events held in August 2026: the enXross DAO Meetup on prediction markets in Japan, and Ethereum Meetup Tokyo Vol.25 ahead of ETHTokyo Week.
Aug 17, 2026
Fracton Community Update (June 2026)
A monthly digest of Fracton Community activity in June 2026, highlighting key updates from portfolio teams.
Jul 6, 2026
Ethlabs: A Structural Shift in Ethereum Protocol Research
An analysis of how the establishment of Ethlabs signals a structural shift in the landscape of Ethereum protocol research.
Jun 23, 2026
Fracton Community Update (April 2026)
A monthly digest of Fracton Community activity in April 2026, highlighting key updates from portfolio teams.
May 11, 2026Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ): Ending L2 Fragmentation
An explainer on EEZ, covering why it is needed, how it works, and the value it delivers across the Ethereum ecosystem.
Apr 22, 2026Fracton Community Update (March 2026)
A monthly digest of Fracton Community activity in March 2026, highlighting key updates from portfolio teams.
Apr 13, 2026ERC-8126: A Standard for Verifying AI Agent Risk
An overview of ERC-8126 and how it standardizes security risk verification for AI agents.
Apr 3, 2026
Fracton Ventures × SurfAI Joint Webinar: Where Crypto Meets Finance and AI
A joint webinar by Fracton Ventures and SurfAI on the intersection of crypto, finance and AI.
Mar 2026
ERC-8183: A Standard for Transactions Between AI Agents
An explainer on ERC-8183, the Ethereum standard proposal from Virtuals and the Ethereum Foundation's dAI team for decentralized commercial transactions between AI agents.
Mar 24, 2026
Advisor Appointment at Fracton Ventures / Webinar Announcement
An official announcement of a new advisor joining Fracton Ventures, along with details of an upcoming webinar.
Mar 13, 2026
DeFi Saver: The DeFi Management Tool for Maximizing Your Crypto
An introduction to DeFi Saver, a tool for managing and optimizing DeFi positions in one place.
Mar 9, 2026
Fracton Community Update (February 2026)
The monthly Fracton Community update for February 2026, covering key activities and milestones.
Mar 6, 2026
What's New in x402 V2: The Payment Solution Update
A breakdown of the V2 update to x402, a Web3 payment protocol, and what has changed.
Feb 26, 2026
The Potential and Appeal of OpenClaw × Crypto
An exploration of the exciting possibilities that emerge from combining OpenClaw with the crypto ecosystem.
Feb 16, 2026
Fracton Community Update (January 2026)
The monthly Fracton Community update for January 2026, summarizing events and community highlights.
Feb 4, 2026
Intuition: Building a Decentralized Knowledge Graph
An introduction to Intuition, a protocol building a decentralized knowledge graph and its underlying vision.
Jan 16, 2026
ETHの強気シナリオ（The Bull Case for ETH）
An analysis of the bull case for Ethereum (ETH).
Jan 9, 2026
Ethereumのブロックスペースを売買するETHGasとは？
Understanding ETHGas: trading Ethereum block space.
Jan 8, 2026
Fusakaアップグレードのまとめ
Summary of the Fusaka upgrade.
Jan 5, 2026
Fracton Communityアップデート（2025年12月）
Fracton Community update for December 2025.
Dec 31, 2025
Devconnectで開催されたInvisible GardenとEthereum ArgentinaでBuildしてきた
Building at Invisible Garden and Ethereum Argentina during Devconnect.
Dec 30, 2025
Ethereumと日本、そしてFracton。
Ethereum, Japan, and Fracton.
Dec 29, 2025
JPYC DeFi Showcase powered by Fracton Ventures
A showcase of JPYC DeFi projects supported by Fracton Ventures.
Dec 2025
Fracton FM #28 企業のクリプト保有が当たり前になりつつある世界へ：2025年6月18日
Fracton FM podcast episode discussing corporate crypto adoption.
Jul 2025
6 Next generation social community envisioned by DAO 【DAO TOKYO 2024】
DAO TOKYO 2024 session on next generation social community envisioned by DAO.
2025
5 Foundations of Multichain Governance Harmonizing Decentralized Ecosystems【DAO TOKYO 2024】
DAO TOKYO 2024 session on foundations of multichain governance.
2025
4 Unstoppable Protocol【DAO TOKYO 2024】
DAO TOKYO 2024 session on Unstoppable Protocol.
2025
Metis Builders Night
Metis Builders Night event coverage.
2025
3 The Evolving Legal Status of DAOs【DAO TOKYO 2024】
DAO TOKYO 2024 session on the evolving legal status of DAOs.
2025
2. Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management: Growth of DAO Treasury【DAO TOKYO 2024】
DAO TOKYO 2024 session on investment strategy and portfolio management for DAO treasury growth.
2025
DAO TOKYO 2024 recap
Recap of DAO TOKYO 2024 event.
2025
1. DAO Ecosystem Fostering Innovation and Collaboration【DAO TOKYO 2024】
DAO TOKYO 2024 session on DAO ecosystem fostering innovation and collaboration.
2025
【今押さえるべき！】"日本円ステーブルコイン"の展望を、プログマ（Progmat）のビジネスモデルから深掘り！②
Deep dive into Japanese yen stablecoin prospects through Progmat's business model.
2024
初心者🔰必見！今大注目のWeb3プロジェクト「Worldcoin ($WLD) 」について徹底解説！
A comprehensive explanation of Worldcoin ($WLD) project for beginners.
2024
【15分でわかる】CEOに突撃！Progmat(プログマ)の挑戦とその実態とは? ①
A 15-minute interview with Progmat CEO about the company's challenges and reality.
2024
クリプトの未来は明るい！Fractonメンバーの2024年抱負プチインタビュー🎤
Short interviews with Fracton members about their 2024 aspirations.
2024
【Web3起業家たちの2023年】2024年の抱負をプチインタビュー！🎤
Short interviews with Web3 entrepreneurs about their 2023 and 2024 aspirations.
2024
大手金融会社からスタートアップの代表へ⁉︎CEO齊藤達哉がProgmatを立ち上げたきっかけとは...？③
Interview with Progmat CEO Tatsuya Saito about his journey from major financial company to startup founder.
2024
韓国初のNFTクリプトアートギャラリーに潜入！日本でまだ見ぬ最新NFTシーンをチェック！
Exploring South Korea's first NFT crypto art gallery and the latest NFT scene.
2024
韓国クリプト業界の聖地で突撃インタビュー！Web3起業家たちに即興ピッチしてもらいました！
On-the-spot interviews with Web3 entrepreneurs at South Korea's crypto industry hub.
2024
ARグラスやSDGs対応のものも⁉︎テック界隈民が今オススメしたいアイテムBEST3！
Top 3 recommended items by tech community members, including AR glasses and SDGs-compliant products.
2024
【クリプト民必見！】話題のカード型ウォレットや完全防水のリュックなど、おすすめをご紹介！
Recommended items for crypto enthusiasts, including card-type wallets and fully waterproof backpacks.
2024
Web3は福岡がアツい⁉️いま福岡で起業すべき理由とは？
Why Fukuoka is hot for Web3 and why you should start a business there now.
2024
美容師・教師がWeb3業界に転職⁉️キャリアチェンジした理由と始め方について深掘ります！
Deep dive into why hairdressers and teachers are switching to the Web3 industry and how to get started.
2024
ユースケースから学ぶ ～Web3.0×JR 九州/アビスパ～【Web3.0 Town Hall Vol.1】
Web3.0 Town Hall Vol.1: Learning from use cases with JR Kyushu and Avispa.
2024
DAO TOKYOのコアメンバーが裏側を語る！【オーディオコメンタリー】
Audio commentary by DAO TOKYO core members about behind the scenes.
2024
世界中のDAOistが集う🌏「DAO TOKYO」の舞台裏に迫る！
Behind the scenes of DAO TOKYO, where DAOists from around the world gather.
2024
DAOの終わりは青春の終わり⁉️「DAOの魅力」について語ります
Discussion about the appeal of DAOs.
2024
DAO TOKYO 2023 ⛩️ Highlight
Highlights from DAO TOKYO 2023.
2024
まさかの農業もWeb3で売上UP⁉︎「ReFi」が地球環境にもたらすことって？【vol.2】
ReFi Vol.2: How ReFi can benefit the global environment, including unexpected revenue growth in agriculture through Web3.
2024
SDGsの次はコレ⁉︎新しいバズワード「ReFi」についての基礎知識【vol.1】
ReFi Vol.1: Basic knowledge about the new buzzword "ReFi", the next step after SDGs.
2024
【分散型インフラに注目せよ！】現役Web3エンジニアが語る分散型インフラストラクチャーの魅力！
Active Web3 engineer discusses the appeal of decentralized infrastructure.
2024
【分散型インフラに注目せよ！】Web3時代のインフラストラクチャーを活用したDAppsのユースケースに迫る！
Exploring use cases of DApps utilizing Web3 era infrastructure.
2024
【DAOに必要な要素は？】世界中の人にDAOについて聞いてみた【Part.３】
Part 3: Asking people around the world about what elements DAOs need.
2024【DAOって何？】海外Web3民にインタビューしてみた！【Part.２】
Part 2: Interviewing overseas Web3 community members about what DAOs are.
2024【海外Web3民に聞く！】あなたにとってDAOとは？インタビューしてみた！【Part.1】
Part 1: Interviewing overseas Web3 community members about what DAOs mean to them.
2024【クリプト最大級のイベント！】Devcon Bogotaの日本人参加者にインタビューしてみた！
Interviewing Japanese participants at Devcon Bogota, one of the largest crypto events.
2024FUKUOKA DAO CAMP イベントレポート
Report on the FUKUOKA DAO CAMP event.
Aug 24, 2023Fracton Hackathon Vol.1 DemoDayレポート
Report on the Fracton Hackathon Vol.1 DemoDay event.
Mar 20, 2023Fracton Hackathon Vol.1 Kick-Off Event report
Report on the Fracton Hackathon Vol.1 Kick-Off Event.
Feb 8, 2023【聞いてみた！】Web3起業家たちの2022年総括、そして2023年の抱負は？
Asking Web3 entrepreneurs about their 2022 summary and 2023 aspirations.
2023
【海外移住のホンネ】Web3業界人が今「リスボン」へ移住する意外な理由とは⁉️
The honest truth about overseas relocation: Why Web3 industry people are moving to Lisbon now.
2023
NFT.NYCの次の開催地はロンドン！ってことで「NFT.LONDON」参加してきました【イベントvlog】
Event vlog: Attending NFT.LONDON, the next venue after NFT.NYC.
2023
【初心者必見！】Web3とDAOの世界が理解できる本を出版！見どころを語ります。
A book that helps beginners understand the world of Web3 and DAOs - highlights discussion.
2023
Fracton Incubation Program Entrepreneur's Interview
Interview with entrepreneurs from the Fracton Incubation Program.
2023
NEAR認定デベロッパーカリキュラムを受講しよう！
Take the NEAR certified developer curriculum.
2023Fracton Incubation 2022 Program Summary
Summary of the Fracton Incubation 2022 program.
Sep 15, 2022Fracton Incubation 2022 Powered by bitbank — DEMODAY
Report on Fracton Incubation 2022 Powered by bitbank DEMODAY event.
Sep 14, 2022
TRUSTFREE Vol11. プロトコルとインターフェイス
TRUSTFREE Vol.11: Protocols and Interfaces.
2022
Video Message from Tim Beiko
Video message from Tim Beiko.
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol10. Foundationの解散 / PJのゴール
TRUSTFREE Vol.10: Foundation dissolution and project goals.
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol9. 国ごとのトレンド
TRUSTFREE Vol.9: Trends by country.
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol8. Crypto領域のマーケティング戦略
TRUSTFREE Vol.8: Marketing strategies in the crypto space.
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol7. Web3.0におけるプロトコルのマネタイズ方法
TRUSTFREE Vol.7: Monetization methods for protocols in Web3.0.
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol6. Social Recovery Walletsについて
TRUSTFREE Vol.6: About Social Recovery Wallets.
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol5. Kusama NetworkのParachain Auctionについて
TRUSTFREE Vol.5: About Kusama Network's Parachain Auction.
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol4. 日本企業の戦略、何を考えるべきか
TRUSTFREE Vol.4: What Japanese companies should consider in their strategy.
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol3. DAOのガバナンスについて
TRUSTFREE Vol.3: About DAO governance.
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol2. トークンセーフハーバー2.0とは？
TRUSTFREE Vol.2: What is Token Safe Harbor 2.0?
2022
TRUSTFREE Vol1. a16zの定義するブロックチェーンとは？
TRUSTFREE Vol.1: What is blockchain as defined by a16z?
2022