Ripple Partners with Web3 Salon to Fuel Japan’s Next Generation of Web3 Startups
The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of Japan’s digital asset sector by offering targeted support to early-stage blockchain ventures.
Advancing Web3 in a High-Potential Market:
Japan’s reputation for strong regulatory infrastructure, deep technical talent, and rising interest in financial innovation makes it a fertile ground for blockchain development. Ripple’s new initiative taps into this momentum through its XRPL Japan and Korea Fund, a subset of its broader 1 Billion XRP developer commitment.
Through the partnership, Ripple will provide up to $200,000 in grant funding per project over the next year. The grants will be awarded to a select group of early-stage Japanese startups building on the XRP Ledger (XRPL)—particularly those focused on DeFi, tokenized real-world assets (RWA), and digital payments.
Grant recipients will be chosen based on growth potential, technical innovation, and alignment with Ripple’s long-term priorities. Ripple will manage the process directly to ensure high-impact outcomes, while also providing access to its global partner and customer network.
