Sota Watanabe

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About

Founder of Astar Network, a multichain smart contract hub on Polkadot. Previously worked at Chronicled and was a joint research fellow at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School.

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Sota Watanabe @watanabesota

Impressive growth. https://t.co/VK0rHOXFfD https://t.co/doIADpY606

Aug 1, 2026 · ♥ 51 · ⇄ 5

Sota Watanabe @watanabesota

Japan has decided not to hike interest rates, but if the yen continues to weaken, the BOJ needs to raise rates. JPY is the funding currency all, and the US wants the rate low so carry trades can continue. In the coming months, we will make onchain yen carry trade possible.

Aug 1, 2026 · ♥ 97 · ⇄ 17

Sota Watanabe @watanabesota

The issuance amount of JPYSC exceeds 20B JPY, around 140m USD in a month. Aiming for 1B USD in the coming months. https://t.co/4iFX10ydYT https://t.co/BOWwSIHaCQ