Privacy is rapidly becoming one of the most important themes in crypto’s next phase of evolution, as rising transparency risks, expanding zero-knowledge (ZK) technology, and stricter regulations push both retail users and institutions toward safer ways of interacting on-chain.

Industry data shows this shift is already underway. Zcash’s shielded supply continues to grow, Railgun activity has reached record levels, and global regulators are tightening oversight—intensifying the debate around how users can protect personal data while staying compliant.

Growing Consensus: Privacy Is Now Essential

Analyst Miles Deutscher warns that privacy may define crypto’s trajectory over the next five years. His message is resonating across X, institutional discussions, and developer circles: without privacy, crypto will struggle to reach global adoption.

The concern is simple—current levels of on-chain transparency expose user activity, corporate transactions, and sensitive financial data. As Deutscher notes, crypto today mirrors the early internet before HTTPS became standard. Just as secure web encryption unlocked mainstream usage, privacy-preserving tools may be the missing link for mass crypto adoption.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin echoes this sentiment, saying privacy underpins fairness, freedom, and progress. For institutions, it is also a prerequisite for building compliant on-chain products without exposing client information or business strategies.

Demand for Privacy Tools Accelerates

Search interest in crypto privacy is rising, while on-chain behavior reflects growing adoption:

• Zcash’s shielded pool is approaching 4 million ZEC.
• Railgun continues to hit new all-time highs in transactional flows.
• Developers are accelerating work on privacy-preserving infrastructure as governments introduce stricter oversight.

Europe’s AMLR rules, for example, limit cash payments above €10,000 and require crypto service providers to collect personal identification beginning in 2027. Critics argue such measures risk “criminalizing privacy,” further fueling demand for tools that protect users without undermining compliance.

Why ZK Proofs Are Leading the Shift

Zero-knowledge proofs have emerged as one of the most promising solutions. As engineer Jarrod Watts explains, ZK systems allow someone to prove a fact without revealing the underlying data—an ideal blend of privacy and verifiability.

A16z Crypto notes that ZK technology disproves the belief that privacy and regulation cannot coexist; instead, it enables both at once. This is shifting industry conversations away from whether privacy belongs in crypto to how fast teams can integrate it.

Projects at the Forefront

Several leading initiatives are shaping the privacy landscape:

• Zcash (ZEC) — driving sentiment with expanding shielded usage.
• Monero (XMR) — long-standing leader in anonymous value transfer.
• Humanity Protocol — building privacy-preserving digital identity systems.
• Canton Network — gaining institutional traction with trillions in value settled.
• Railgun — offering private DeFi transactions while operating across major chains.

Tokyo-based blockchain project Janction has entered a strategic partnership with Singapore’s AltLayer to integrate rollup-as-a-service technology into its Layer-2 network. The collaboration aims to improve transaction throughput, lower costs, and expand visibility through coordinated marketing efforts. It also supports Janction’s broader goals of powering decentralized GPU compute and enabling AI data traceability on-chain.

A Partnership First Announced in Early 2025

Janction publicly revealed the partnership on February 20, 2025, confirming plans to incorporate AltLayer’s rollup-as-a-service (RaaS) platform into its Layer-2 chain built on the Optimism Superchain. AltLayer later followed with its own announcement, highlighting Janction’s Phase 1 testnet launch.

The partnership resurfaced in the spotlight in September 2025, when Janction’s global account amplified the news alongside a detailed Medium article outlining technical plans and promotional initiatives. The renewed visibility coincided with Janction’s latest seed funding round and the relaunch of its AI-focused testnet environment.

Janction, incubated by Jasmy Corporation in 2024, positions itself within Japan’s expanding Web3 and IoT landscape by emphasizing personal data sovereignty and decentralized infrastructure.

Janction’s Infrastructure: AI, GPUs, and Cross-Chain Connectivity

Led by CEO Hiroshi Harada, Janction is building a permissionless chain designed for decentralized GPU pools—an increasingly important resource for AI workloads. The network is geared toward SMEs that require cost-efficient, distributed computing.

Key components of Janction’s roadmap include:

• Ethereum-compatible Layer-2 scaling on the Optimism Superchain
• AI compute verification and data traceability
• Integration with Jasmy’s IoT suite for secure data flow and monetization
• Cross-chain functionality for NFTs, RWA tokenization, and DeFi liquidity

Additional partnerships announced in September include Arichain (for cross-chain liquidity and AI/DePIN collaboration) and DMC DAO (for on-chain music and NFT content).

AltLayer’s RaaS Platform: Enabling Faster, Cheaper Rollups

AltLayer specializes in deploying fast, modular rollups for Web3 applications, supporting stacks such as Optimism, Arbitrum, Polygon CDK, ZKSync, and others. Its system uses EigenDA for data availability and EigenLayer restaking for shared security, reducing state update costs and improving reliability.

For Janction, the integration brings:

• Sub-second transaction confirmation
• 90% reduction in calldata costs through EigenDA
• EVM-compatibility for easy developer migration
• Shared security through EigenLayer validators
• Rapid rollup deployment in minutes instead of months

AltLayer’s native token, ALT, is used for governance and staking.

Joint Outreach to Developers and Enterprises

Beyond the technical integration, the two teams will collaborate on marketing, events, and developer initiatives aimed at expanding adoption of AI-enabled Web3 tools.

This includes outreach to builders in:

• AI and decentralized GPU compute
• Web3 gaming and NFT rendering
• Cross-chain liquidity and DeFi
• ESG carbon markets and digital ID solutions

Janction is already linked with Japan-listed Aplix, enabling integrations in digital identity, sustainability tracking, and payments.

Conclusion

The Janction–AltLayer partnership establishes a robust foundation for scaling Janction’s Layer-2 network with enterprise-grade rollup infrastructure. By combining sub-second rollup performance, lower fees through EigenDA, and shared security via EigenLayer, the collaboration strengthens Janction’s mission of delivering decentralized GPU compute and verifiable AI workflows.

With aligned marketing efforts and cross-chain integrations, Janction is positioning itself as a notable player in Japan’s emerging AI-Web3 sector—while leveraging AltLayer’s proven RaaS technology to accelerate its path to mainnet.

• (L-R) James Ang, VP of Chainalysis Asia Pacific; Shane Kim, VP of WEMADE and CEO of WEMIX; Ronghui Gu, Co-founder and CEO of CertiK; and Dan Yu, CSO of SentBe, celebrate the launch of the Global Alliance for KRW Stablecoin.

SINGAPORE, 28 November 2025 — Today,leading Korean gaming company WEMADE, parent company of the global blockchain ecosystem WEMIX, announced its partnership with blockchain powerhouses Chainalysis, SentBe, and CertiK to form the Global Alliance for Korean Won (KRW) Stablecoin (GAKS). The strategic partnership is set to strengthen the technical capabilities of StableNet, WEMADE’s dedicated blockchain mainnet and infrastructure for KRW stablecoins, and drive adoption of the KRW stablecoin worldwide.

South Korea is fast becoming a leading advocate in the stablecoin sector, with rapid advancement in the building of stablecoin infrastructure and regulatory frameworks quickly taking shape. To meet the growing demand, WEMADE seeks to accelerate the development of KRW-backed stablecoin infrastructure that prioritises security, regulatory compliance, real-world use, and global scalability, through its newly-formed alliance of global giants.

Key highlights of the partnership include:

• Security and Compliance
  
  
  • Chainalysis: The global leader in blockchain compliance will integrate its Web3 threat detection solution Hexagate, transaction monitoring solution Sentinel, and AI-based scam prevention solution Alterya into StableNet.
    
  • CertiK: The world’s largest Web3 security services provider will oversee security audits for StableNet and provide a block explorer to enhance the transparency and reliability of the infrastructure. CertiK will continue to offer node validation services to WEMADE, improving on-chain monitoring and mainnet technical support.
• Real-World Application
  • SentBe: The leading overseas remittance fintech company provides remittance and payment services in 33 different currencies to 174 countries worldwide, recording an accumulated remittance volume of approximately $10 billion USD. Leveraging its Singapore Major Payment Institution (MPI) license and its capability to operate proprietary on/off-ramp infrastructure, SentBe will collaborate on verification processes around WEMADE’s stablecoin-based cross-border remittance infrastructure.

Shane Kim, CEO, WEMIX, and VP, WEMADE, said: “This collaboration with international leaders is an incredibly significant milestone in securing the technical completeness of StableNet, and providing domestic partners with the opportunity to join a world-class technology alliance. With GAKS, we will present a new paradigm for the KRW-backed stablecoin beyond South Korea. We will concentrate our efforts on adhering to global standards, while establishing top-tier infrastructure that is truly indispensable in the wider financial ecosystem.”

The official partnership signing ceremony and the launch of GAKS took place in Singapore. Following the ceremony, participants engaged in a fireside chat to discuss the future of the KRW stablecoin, global market trends, and infrastructure requirements.

CertiK Co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said: “CertiK and WEMADE have collaborated multiple times in the past, witnessing WEMIX’s evolution from gaming into on-chain financial infrastructure. This partnership will deepen our collaboration and drive the development of a KRW-based stablecoin ecosystem. We look forward to leveraging CertiK’s expertise in security and compliance to help Korea build a safe, transparent, and globally competitive digital asset infrastructure.”

James Ang, VP, Chainalysis Asia Pacific, added: “The durability of any stablecoin ecosystem depends on uncompromising compliance, robust security, and complete transparency. By joining GAKS, Chainalysis is committed to ensuring that StableNet is built on a globally trusted compliance foundation from day one, capable of detecting threats, mitigating risk, and enabling safe adoption at scale. Together with WEMADE and our fellow alliance partners, we are laying the groundwork for a KRW stablecoin infrastructure that institutions, regulators, and users can rely on as it evolves into real-world financial and cross-border applications.”

The testnet source code for StableNet was released publicly in October this year, with the testnet scheduled to be released in December, followed by its official launch in early 2026 after stability verification.

About WEMADE
WEMADE is the only company combining over two decades of AAA game development success with a fully operational, game-proven blockchain ecosystem—built entirely on its proprietary Layer-1 mainnet, WEMIX3.0. Known for global hits such as The Legend of Mir, MIR4, NIGHT CROWS and Legend of YMIR, WEMADE is leading the industry in seamlessly integrating gameplay, tokenomics, NFTs, stablecoin payments, and blockchain infrastructure. Through WEMIX PLAY, WEMADE delivers a unified digital economy where players, creators, and investors can own, trade, and benefit from digital assets—powering the next generation of interactive entertainment and driving the evolution of Web3 gaming. For more information, please visit https://wemade.com/.

About WEMIX:
WEMIX is a leading blockchain ecosystem for gaming and digital economies, powered by its highly scalable, EVM-compatible Layer-1 mainnet, WEMIX3.0. With a wide range of integrated services—including NFTs, DeFi, stablecoin payments, and tokenized in-game assets—WEMIX enables seamless integration between gameplay and real-world value. Designed to be transparent, sustainable, and developer-friendly, WEMIX serves as the foundation for the global Web3 gaming ecosystem. For more information, please visit https://wemix.com/.

About CertiK:
CertiK is the largest Web3 security services provider, utilizing industry-leading formal verification technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Founded in December 2017 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia to enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to scale with safety and correctness.

About Chainalysis:
Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform providing data, software, services, and research to government agencies, exchanges, financial institutions, and regulators in over 80 countries. Its mission is to build trust in blockchains.

About SentBe:
SentBe, a global foreign exchange (FX) total solutions provider, was founded in 2015 with the mission of creating “A World Without Financial Borders.” The company leads borderless financial services by offering innovative cross-border remittance and payment solutions characterized by fast transfer speeds, simple processes, and reasonable fees. Leveraging a broad global partnership network and robust foreign exchange management capabilities, SentBe has built a unique business infrastructure that aligns with global standards. SentBe provides optimal cross-border remittance and payment services for both individuals and businesses, expanding its influence beyond Asia.