Sony, Bandai Namco Jointly Invest 10 Billion Yen in Web3/AI Company Gaudiy
The partnership among the three companies will focus on five themes: Established in 2018, Gaudiy uses blockchain and generative AI in its aim to create what it terms as "fan nations," or online venues where fans can connect and express their fandom. Gaudiy operates the Gaudiy Fanlink platform, a blockchain- and NFT-focused fan platform, which includes Sony Music Group, Bandai Namco, Sanrio, Aniplex, Shueisha, TOHO, and ComicSmart, Inc. as its partners. Gaudiy also operates the Gaudiy Financial Labs company, which is focused on providing Web3-based financial services, including NFTs and cryptocurrency partnerships. E-book distributor Media Do Holdings announced on March 26 that it has sold all of its shares in the anime database website MyAnimeList to Gaudiy. The sale transfer took place on WednesdayUpdate: Added more information on MyAnimeList sale. Source: MyAnimeList Thanks, EpicMatt16.Source: Bandai Namco
