GATES GROUP, Inc. (“GATES” or the “Company”), a Japanese one-stop real estate solutions company, announced a partnership with ZWEISPACE JAPAN Co., Ltd. (“Zweispace”), a Japanese blockchain-based real estate solutions company, to launch STD Tokens, a real estate blockchain-based digital twin one-room token.
Yuji Sekino, Founder and CEO of GATES, commented: “One-room apartments are a unique investment asset favored by young urban residents in Japan’s real estate market. As the most common housing layout in Japan, they offer transparent pricing, low volatility, and a high level of standardization, making them easy to liquidate and manage. While not classified as financial instruments, they operate under well-established regulations, ensuring strong asset reliability. Through this partnership with Zweispace, we will leverage real estate blockchain technology to address issues such as fraudulent land ownership claims and to streamline complex property rights and domestic regulations – challenges that often hinder foreign investors. With over a decade of experience, patents held in multiple countries, and a robust portfolio of applications, Zweispace brings significant value to this partnership. As we look ahead to expansion following our Nasdaq listing, we believe this partnership will serve as a solid foundation for future growth.”
Powered by real estate blockchain technology, the Digital Twin Token (STD Token) seamlessly connects real estate markets worldwide, enabling instant global transfer, storage, and utilization of value. The STD Tokens are based on the daily rental rate of a one-room apartment, allowing users to rent a one-room apartment for a day. STD Tokens will be structured into 20-billion-yen trust units (either in New York or Tokyo), ensuring rights protection and creating a globally enforceable legal framework. The company plans to collaborate with legal experts and governmental agencies worldwide to establish a digital legal governance framework. Zweispace will distribute ZWC Tokens when facilitating transactions through GATES. Additionally, NMZ Tokens will be issued for earthquake-resistant properties equipped with seismic sensors.
Hayato Kameta, Founder and CEO of Zweispace, commented: “Over the past year, I have discussed with numerous founders and executives in the one-room apartment industry. I strongly resonate with GATES’ strategic vision, as it aligns with the evolution of the internet and promotes greater transparency within the industry. Their decision to list on the Nasdaq reinforces their commitment to this vision. After nearly a year of searching, we are pleased to have found a true leader in the one-room market to collaborate with. This partnership secures a 100-billion-yen market and paves the way for expansion toward a 1 trillion-yen scale. By introducing Japan’s one-room market to the global stage, we aim to uphold the trust of investors who have supported asset formation in this industry for over half a century.”
About GATES GROUP Inc.
GATES GROUP, Inc. is a Japanese real estate company providing various services under two domains, GATES AUCTION and GATES FUNDING. GATES AUCTION is a one-stop service that includes in-house procurement, sales, management, consulting, brokerage, and leasing services for condominiums and solar power facilities. GATES FUNDING is a real estate crowdfunding platform, allowing individuals to invest in and obtain fractional ownership of real estate properties from as little as $62. The Company was incorporated in Japan, and since has expanded into the United States through their wholly owned subsidiary, GATES USA Inc.
URL:https://ir.gatestokyo.co.jp/ Headquarters: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower, 34F, 8-17-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
About ZWEISPACE JAPAN Co., Ltd.
In 2015, Zweispace pioneered blockchain-based real estate solutions by launching a campaign in which approximately 700 one-room (studio) apartments in Tokyo were available for rent at 1 Bitcoin per month per unit (1 BTC was valued at approximately 40,000 yen or 400 USD at the time).
Established in Tokyo in 2016, Zweispace Japan conducts real estate investment seminars, marketing, and development/operation of real estate tech applications. By 2022, the company had secured real estate blockchain patents in Japan, the U.S., South Korea, and China. Additionally, Zweispace has initiated commercial real estate management operations in the metaverse.