🌎 Aptos and Alibaba Cloud Launch Alcove to Boost Japan’s Blockchain Scene

Aptos is intensifying its focus on the Asia-Pacific region by launching a new initiative with Alibaba Cloud to promote smart contract programming languages in Japan.

The Aptos Foundation has teamed up with Alibaba Cloud to strengthen Japan’s blockchain ecosystem and improve regional accessibility in APAC. This collaboration aims to foster growth and innovation in the blockchain sector.

Introducing Alcove: A Co-Branded Developer Community

Under the collaboration agreement, both companies have launched Alcove, a co-branded developer community focused on promoting the Move programming language. Alcove’s first initiative will be a meetup co-hosted by OKCoin Japan and Alibaba Cloud to demonstrate the tangible benefits of web3 and digital assets in Japan.

Besides meetups, the Aptos Foundation will also host a series of hackathons for the Alcove community. These events are designed to educate the local community on blockchain potential and provide hands-on experience with emerging technologies.

Partnership Aims and Vision

Bashar Lazaar, head of grants and ecosystem at Aptos Foundation, stated that both companies aim to create a vibrant environment that allows Japan’s growing interest in web3 and IP strengths to flourish.

China’s tech giant has long been targeting the blockchain space as part of its diversification strategy. In September 2023, Ant Group Digital Technologies, linked to Alibaba Group, unveiled ZAN, a brand dedicated to providing blockchain development tools. This new venture offers a range of blockchain development products and services aimed at meeting the needs of both institutional and individual web3 developers.