Coincheck, a virtual currency exchange operated by Coincheck, Inc. under the umbrella of Monex Group, aims to expand the range of crypto assets it handles, improve the usability of its services, and create new services. In March 2023, Coincheck began handling the virtual currency "FNCT", and on April 26, 2023 (Wednesday), Coincheck announced that it will begin handling the virtual currencies " Chiliz ( CHZ)" and " Chainlink (L INK)" (hereinafter referred to as "LINK"). (CHZ) and "Chainlink (LINK)" (LINK).
What is the crypto asset "CHZ"?
CHZ can be used for various purposes such as purchasing official fan tokens issued by professional sports teams, participating in fan voting, and interacting with professional sports teams and entertainment companies. The CHZ-based Chilies project is attracting attention as a new form of business that creates interaction between professional sports teams and fans. As of April 2023, more than 150 professional sports teams in 25 countries around the world, including FC Barcelona and Juventus, have partnered with CHZ, a cryptographic asset available on the fan engagement platform " Socios.com. We expect to see more and more opportunities for professional sports teams to use CHZ in their interactions with fans in the future.
| CHZ Overview | |
| Market capitalization | 115,014,349,538 yen (as of Wednesday, April 12, 2023) |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of shares to be issued | 8,888,888,888 CHZ |
| Consensus Algorithm | Proof of Stake (Ethereum) |
What is the crypto asset "LINK"?
LINK is a token used as compensation for services and rewards for node operators on Chainlink, a decentralized network developed to connect smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain with off-chain data. It is a smart token that can access data outside the blockchain. The "Chainlink" ecosystem was developed to solve the problem of smart contracts that do not have access to off-chain data, and is expected to further expand the ecosystem and increase the use of LINK in the future.
| Chainlink Overview | |
| Market capitalization | 497,370,206,622 yen (as of Wednesday, April 12, 2023) |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of shares to be issued | 1,000,000,000 LINK |
| Consensus Algorithm | Proof of Stake (Ethereum) |
Started handling on Wednesday, April 26, 2011!
Two new crypto assets, "CHZ" and "LINK", will be available at Coincheck from the afternoon of Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Please note that "CHZ" and "LINK" may be displayed on the service screen prior to the start of the transaction, but you will not be able to trade them until the official start of the transaction. When the new service starts, you will be notified by Coincheck's official Twitter (@coincheckjp ), so please follow them and wait for the start of the new service!
To start trading the new "CHZ" and "LINK", you will need to open a Coincheck account. You can open an account for free via browser or app, and it takes as little as 5 minutes to apply, so take this opportunity to open an account! For more information, please visit Coincheck's official website.
| Chainlink Overview | |
| Commencement Date | April 26, 2023 (Wednesday) afternoon (scheduled) |
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| Crypto Assets | Chiliz (Ticker symbol: CHZ) ・Chainlink (Ticker symbol: LINK) |
| Target Services | Coincheck (WEB) and Coincheck App for sending, receiving, buying and selling crypto assets ・Coincheck Lending Service ・Coincheck New Futures ・Coincheck NFT (beta version) *Coincheck NFT (beta version) will be available from April 27, 2023 (Thursday). Coincheck NFT (beta) will be added as a settlement currency from April 27, 2023 (Thursday). |