Tokyo, Japan, October 31st, 2025, Chainwire In a landmark evolution, the ARCS (ARX) project has transitioned from visionary foundations to tangible, real-world 5 in 2019 with a bold mission to empower data sovereignty, enabling individuals to control and monetize their personal data, gaining fair economic value from it, ARCS has now entered its ARCS 2.0 6 strategic pivot integrates blockchain with physical assets, forging a decentralized economic ecosystem that bridges digital innovation and everyday 7 milestones affirm the team's unwavering trajectory toward a sustainable, user-centric 8 Vision to Reality: Lessons of ARCS 1.0 ARCS 1.0 introduced a groundbreaking "data bank" model, rewarding users with ARX tokens for anonymous data 9 pioneering, it faced hurdles: the "cold start" challenge of simultaneous user and enterprise adoption, limited real-world use cases, and regulatory 10 insights crystallized a core truth that true value demands practical 11 2.0 responds decisively, anchoring the token in high-frequency, verifiable economic 12 Partnership: Revitalizing Kominka with Blockchain At the forefront of ARCS 2.0 is a transformative July 2025 partnership with SSG Holdings Co., 13 its subsidiary Sun Sun House Co., Ltd., both based in Tokyo, to integrate traditional Japanese kominka homes with blockchain 14 partnership marks the beginning of a new phase for ARCS, where it bridges the gap between traditional real estate and blockchain 15 partnership aims to create an ecosystem where ARCS tokens are used for property transactions, rentals, and loyalty rewards, thereby providing a real-world utility to the 16 alliance reimagines kominka, Japan's historic pre-WWII wooden homes, as global investment and hospitality assets, with ARX as the exclusive settlement 17 to Management: Sun Sun House handles end-to-end operations: sourcing, restoring, selling, and renting these cultural 18 Integration: Investors purchase properties using ARX; unused homes become vacation rentals, blending tradition with token 19 Impact: Addressing Japan's vacant home crisis, the project aligns with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's (MLIT) Vacant House Revitalization initiative and support from the Japan Kominka Association.
Kominka's appeal, rustic authenticity, natural harmony, and immersive experiences tap into booming tourism trends. Japan's inbound travel has surged post-pandemic, with the vacation rental market expanding 145% year-over-year in 2023 (Japan Tourism Agency). Valued at $1.91 billion USD, this segment favors privacy and locality, positioning ARCS as a functional bridge to a $2.14 trillion property market. A Utility-First Token Model ARCS 2.0 transforms ARX into a token built for active use, circulation, and real-world 20 function is tied to verifiable transactions within the ecosystem, ensuring value is created, spent, and rewarded in a self-sustaining 21 and Rentals: Guests booking a kominka vacation home through SSG properties can pay with ARX to unlock exclusive 22 receive ARX directly, enabling seamless reinvestment into ecosystem services or 23 System: ARX is minted and distributed based on user engagement—completed stays, participation in local experiences, and voluntary, anonymized data contributions during 24 issuance is triggered only by measurable on-chain and on-property 25 and Staking: Access to real estate-backed membership rights activates ARX 26 can stake tokens to gain tiered benefits, including priority access to new property listings, enhanced discounts, and future governance 27 Bank Synergy: Travel-related user data (shared with consent) enriches the ARCS data 28 access this anonymized intelligence using ARX, driving demand while rewarding contributors with additional 29 authority remains with the ARCS team, executed transparently and with disciplined supply 30 new ARX enters circulation solely through ecosystem activity like lodging, memberships, and data interactions, and never through speculative or unanchored 31 structure powers a dual flywheel: RWA Ecosystem – Lodging and hospitality drives ARX spending, and users get rewards for activity and value 32 Ecosystem – User activity enriches the data bank, unlocking further value.
Web3 enhances real estate with immutable transparency, democratizing global access and streamlining 33 Decentralization: Governance and Expansion Key initiatives include: Decentralized Governance: ARCS2.0 aims to achieve decentralized governance through a phased DAO model, allowing token holders to participate in project 34 Growth: Listings on BitMart and ProBit , with major platforms in preparation for enhanced 35 Expansion: From tourism to dining, mobility, and 36 Momentum: After overcoming challenges, ARCS relaunched its official X account and launched a 2,500 USDT Airdrop & 2,000 USDT Bounty campaign to rebuild the community and expand its 37 relaunched X account and campaigns have rapidly rebuilt 38 response underscores confidence: ARX has trended upward since June 2025, reflecting trust in this utility-driven 39 Track to a Decentralized Future ARCS2.0 is steadily advancing toward its goal of creating a decentralized economic ecosystem, with a focus on real-world assets, data banks, and sustainable 40 fusing Japanese heritage with blockchain technology, through partnership with SSG Holdings, the team delivers a usable token that circulates value across physical and digital 41 by national policy, market tailwinds, and stakeholder incentives, ARCS is on track to achieve its vision of a decentralized and sustainable economic 42 ARCS The ARCS project is dedicated to empowering individuals by establishing data sovereignty, where users manage their own data as a sacred asset and rightfully enjoy its 43 the heart of ARCS2.0 lies the fusion of a Real World Asset (RWA) ecosystem and a secure data bank, creating a robust platform that prioritizes user control and 44 ARCS, they believe in data sovereignty, where individuals have the right to control and benefit from their own data.
ARCS' platform is designed to empower users, provide practical value, and drive growth through our native token, 45 native token, ARX, plays a pivotal role in this ecosystem by serving as a means for discounted payments at accommodation facilities and as a reward for service 46 not only provides clear practical value to users but also drives engagement and growth within the 47 turning real-world economic activity into a self-reinforcing growth cycle, or "flywheel", ARCS creates a dynamic environment where users can 48 its innovative approach, ARCS is poised to revolutionize the way data is managed and 49 putting users at the center and offering tangible benefits, ARCS is building a platform that empowers individuals and fosters a community driven by data sovereignty and economic 50 can follow updates on ARCS' socials: Website: 0 Medium: 1 X (formerly Twitter): 2 Telegram: 3 Whitepaper: 4 ContactArcs TeamIFA Co., Ltd.
arcs-info@ifa-aire. co. jp Disclaimer: This is a sponsored press release and is for informational purposes 51 does not reflect the views of Bitzo, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.
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