Japanese Telecom KDDI Joins Bifrost (BFC) Network as Validator

Minseung Kang

Summary

KDDI has joined as a validator of the Bifrost network and will be responsible for strengthening security and facilitating the connection between Web2 and Web3.
KDDI's participation is expected to enhance the network's reliability and security, becoming a crucial turning point for global expansion.
Bifrost supports both EVM and non-EVM based blockchains to enable dApp building across various chains.

KDDI, one of Japan's top three telecommunications companies, is joining Bifrost (BFC) as a network validator.

On the 21st, Bifrost announced through its official Medium that "KDDI has joined as a new validator of the Bifrost network and will participate in network validation and operations," adding that "KDDI will play a crucial role in strengthening security and facilitating the connection between Web2 and Web3."

Bifrost added, "KDDI's participation as a validator will serve as a significant milestone in enhancing the reliability and security of the Bifrost network, and is expected to be a crucial turning point for Bifrost's global network expansion."

Meanwhile, Bifrost is a cross-chain network operated by Pi Lab Technology, a blockchain technology company. Bifrost provides infrastructure that allows developers to seamlessly build dApps (decentralized applications) across multiple chains. To achieve this, it supports both Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and non-EVM based blockchains to enhance interoperability.

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