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2024.10.11News Release

BCG and BLOCKSMITH&Co. form business alliance to support employment of people with disabilities

BLOCKSMITH&Co. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tetsuya Sanada) has announced a partnership with BCG Inc. (Head office: Musashino City, Tokyo; CEO: Shogo Yokota) and WAVE3 Inc. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takashi Kondo) to integrate the concept of "working like playing" into their jointly developed wage work service, "RevelApp." This collaboration aims to provide new opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enhance their skills and achieve results through engaging with quizzes.


Initiative

The integration of "RevelApp" with 'QAQA' offers new possibilities for employment support facilities for individuals with disabilities. "RevelApp" gamifies wage work with the concept of "working like playing," serving as an assessment support system, while 'QAQA' provides an environment where users can deepen their knowledge and achieve results through vertical short video quizzes.

Leveraging the characteristics of 'QAQA's quiz game, programs are planned to support skill development and on-the-job training (OJT). Users can receive practical training while learning job-related skills through quizzes. Through this collaboration, users engaged in wage work can diversify their compensation by exchanging "CHIP" earned from quiz participation for the cryptocurrency "BLQS." BLOCKSMITH&Co. aims to enhance user motivation, contribute to the improvement of digital skills and cognitive abilities, and propose a new working model for the welfare industry.
 

Comments from Key Representatives

Tetsuya Sanada, CEO of BLOCKSMITH&Co.:


"We are honored that 'QAQA' has been adopted into programs supporting the improvement of job readiness through our partnership with 'RevelApp.' Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute to creating an environment where individuals with disabilities can thrive in society and strive for a future where everyone has equal opportunities. 'QAQA' provides a platform for enjoyable learning and skill enhancement through quizzes, and we are committed to promoting support for individuals with disabilities across society."

 

Mitsuru Toyoda, COO of BCG Inc.:


"We are grateful for the new partnership with 'QAQA.' 'QAQA' possesses unique features not found in existing games, advancing our service to meet diverse needs. Quizzes offer intuitive gameplay and are approachable, making them highly compatible with our service. We will continue to deliver the enjoyment of games to people worldwide and utilize 'RevelApp' to contribute to enhancing job readiness and motivation for individuals with disabilities."

 

Takashi Kondo, CEO of WAVE3 Inc.:


"We sincerely appreciate the partnership. It is an honor to incorporate such an innovative and high-quality Web3 game into our welfare initiatives. As we utilize 'RevelApp' as part of our support, we are committed to thoroughly considering how it can assist in our efforts and, as professionals in the welfare sector, will strive to create the best possible environment to maximize the game's potential. We look forward to a long-lasting collaboration."

About RevelApp


'RevelApp' is a blockchain game-based wage work system jointly developed by BCG Inc. and WAVE3 Inc., designed to support employment for individuals with disabilities. It functions both as a gamified wage work platform and an assessment support system, aiming to address challenges in employment support facilities for individuals with disabilities with the concept of "working like playing."

About QAQA

'QAQA' is a user-generated vertical short video quiz app where users can create and answer quizzes, accumulate in-game currency "CHIP" through consecutive correct answers, and exchange "CHIP" for the cryptocurrency "BLQS." Currently in its beta version, 'QAQA' allows individuals and companies to convey their messages through accessible vertical quiz videos. To date, 18 companies have participated in various collaborations, and we continue to seek new partners.

 

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≪About BLOCKSMITH&Co.≫

Company Name: BLOCKSMITH&Co.
President and CEO: Tetsuya Sanada
Establishment: April 1, 2022
Capital: 14,999,950 JPY
Head office: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-6122
Business: Development and distribution of products such as blockchain technology and crypto assets utilising NFTs
URL:https://www.blocksmithand.co.jp/en/ 


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