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Girin Labs, a Korea-based Web3 venture studio, announced that it has secured funding from the recently launched XRP Ledger (XRPL) Japan and Korea Fund backed by Ripple, the global leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions.This marks the first funding from the<a href="https://ripple.com/lp/japan-korea-fund/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> XRPL Japan and Korea Fund</a> and the first time Girin Labs has officially secured global funding outside of Korea. Girin Labs is a venture studio focused on developing integrated infrastructure for Web3 and consists of experts with extensive experience in mainnet and Web3 startup strategy and product development. Ripple’s accelerator partner in Korea, Catalyze Research, will provide various strategic and advisory services necessary for project expansion.With the funding, Girin Labs will accelerate its development of the Girin Wallet, a XRPL-focused wallet, and the Lotus Protocol for decentralized finance (DeFi) services. Through its flagship product, Girin Wallet, Girin Labs aims to build a user-friendly infrastructure that will enable XRP holders to leverage Dapps on the XRPL and create a sustainable DeFi ecosystem centered on the XRPL and the Root Network via the Lotus Protocol. Furthermore, Girin Labs expressed its ambition to become a key DeFi player within the ecosystem by working closely with major partners, including Futureverse.The XRPL has been globally recognized and trusted for over a decade as an enterprise-grade blockchain, with its built-in capabilities like tokenization, a native decentralized exchange (DEX), compliance features and more. Girin Labs aims to act as a catalyst for the XRPL’s further growth by adding more utility.Josh Kim, Chief Strategy Officer of Catalyze Research, commented on the funding, saying, &#34;Girin Labs&#39; main products will play a crucial role in the growth of the XRP Ledger. Approximately 50 million XRP holders worldwide are looking for more ecosystem utilities based on on-chain and real-world applications, which is the key agenda Girin Labs aims to address.&#34;On June 11th, 2024, Ripple announced the launch of the XRPL Japan and Korea Fund, as part of its 1 billion XRP commitment to provide financial, technical, and business support for developers and entrepreneurs building on the XRPL – through both the<a href="https://xrplgrants.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> XRPL Grants</a> and<a href="https://xrplaccelerator.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> XRPL Accelerator</a> programs. The Fund plans to support leading projects in Japan and Korea and foster innovation on the XRPL.<h2 id="header-0">About Girin Labs</h2>Girin Labs is an integrated infrastructure builder within the XRP Ledger and the Root Network ecosystem, focusing on user-friendly infrastructure and DeFi systems. Girin Labs&#39; vision is to enable easy onboarding to on-chain experiences, making blockchain accessible to everyone. Girin, a legendary creature from Eastern mythology, represents a sacred entity that guards the center of the four directions. As the name suggests, Girin Labs aims to provide users with a secure environment to enjoy various utilities (e.g., gaming, DeFi) within a healthy and robust ecosystem.<ul><li>Press Contact: Din Yun</li><li>Email: din&#64;girin.app</li><li>Website | <a href="https://x.com/Girin_Labs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Twitter</a></li></ul>Disclaimer: TheNewsCrypto does not endorse any content on this page. The content depicted in this press release does not represent any investment advice. TheNewsCrypto recommend our readers to make decisions based on their own research. TheNewsCrypto is not accountable for any damage or loss related to content, products, or services stated in this press release.

Girin Labs Secures Funding From The XRP Ledger Japan And Korea Fund

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