🚀 Field Report: xWIN Selected as the Only Japanese Team in Aptos Horizon!

In April 2025, xWIN Group was selected as the only team from Japan to participate in Aptos Horizon, a prestigious 8-week accelerator program hosted by the Aptos Foundation. The program is held in Osaka, a city at the forefront of innovation, and is designed to support Web3 startups aiming to scale globally and contribute to the digital economy.

🌍 Why Aptos Horizon?

Aptos Horizon fosters a vibrant startup ecosystem focused on blockchain innovation, leveraging Aptos’ highly scalable, secure, and developer-friendly infrastructure. The program’s goal is to create real impact in Japan’s digital economy while strengthening Aptos’ global footprint.

🎯 Why Was xWIN Selected?

xWIN stood out thanks to:

• A live DeFi platform with proven results (xWIN.Finance)
• A multinational team spanning Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore
• Real-world experience in fintech and Web3
• Strong traction: TVL, user growth, and educational/consulting integrations

These factors earned xWIN the honor of being Japan’s only representative in the program.

🗓 Week 1 Recap: “The Starting Point”

The first week focused on clarifying our vision, mission, and goals — foundations essential to any startup. xWIN’s “North Star” is:

To build a simple, trustworthy, and user-friendly DeFi app on Aptos.

This core vision will guide our actions throughout the program and beyond.

👨‍🏫 Mentorship from a True Expert

We’re thrilled to have Jerome — a seasoned expert in finance and blockchain — as our assigned advisor. His strategic insights into product direction, fundraising, and tokenomics have already proven invaluable.

🏙 Visiting Expo 2025 & Collaborating with HashPort

One of the highlights this week was our visit to the Expo 2025 Osaka site at Yumeshima. There, we had the opportunity to experience HashPort’s digital Expo application — a real-world demonstration of Web3 integration.

Even more exciting was receiving direct encouragement and support from Mr. Yoshida, CEO of HashPort. His vote of confidence reaffirmed our belief in xWIN’s mission and its relevance in Japan’s emerging Web3 ecosystem.

🏢 Osaka Innovation and Global Networking

Our base of operations includes top-tier coworking spaces like JAM BASE and FUTRWORKS, where we’re engaging with startups from around the world. Local support from organizations like Osaka Innovation Hub provides the perfect environment for collaboration and learning.

🔮 What’s Next?

In the coming weeks, we’ll tackle critical topics such as:

• Understanding Japanese market dynamics and tokenomics design
• Crafting compelling narratives and GTM strategies
• Community building and scaling
• Preparing for token launch (TGE) and fundraising

Our V3 prototype (with KYC integration) is on track for release at the June Demo Day.

💬 Final Thoughts

The xWIN Group is leveraging this opportunity to not only enhance our platform but to contribute meaningfully to Japan’s Web3 adoption and expand across Asia. Aptos Horizon isn’t just a program — it’s a launchpad for long-term impact.

With strong backing, a powerful ecosystem, and a clear vision, we’re excited to represent Japan on this global stage.

Stay tuned — our journey has only just begun.