According to official news, the game "Mahjong Jan-Navi Online", which has been in operation for more than 19 years, has been selected as the first Japanese project to join the $50 million Web3 game acceleration program Helika Accelerator. "Mahjong Jan-navi" will use Web3 technology to expand the global mahjong community and promote it as a global e-sports.
It is reported that Helika provides a one-stop solution for Web3 and traditional games with analytical tools. In cooperation with venture capital institutions such as Pantera, Spartan Capital and Sfermion, Helika launched the Helika Accelerator project with a commitment of $50 million. Participating companies will receive support and share Helika's expertise in token economics, chain resources, data analysis, marketing and AI game management, and can use on-chain data, game behavior history and advertising tracking data to develop game design and participation strategies.
In February 2024, "Mahjong Jan-Navi" launched the JN token, dedicated to connecting approximately 700 million mahjong players around the world through "Mahjong Jan-Navi" and turning games into a communication tool. With funds raised through the Helika Accelerate program, Mahjong Jan-Navi aims to further engage players around the world.