US startup DIMO enters Japanese market with DePIN solution for car data
Date: 2025-06-13 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: BUSINESS
US company DIMO, which develops solutions in the field of decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), announced the expansion of its activities in Japan. The new stage will be implemented through a joint venture with Japanese Web3 company Hakuhodo KEY3. The brand will be called DIMO Japan and will focus on integrating local car manufacturers into the DePIN ecosystem.
The goal of the project is to provide car manufacturers with access to technology for secure and decentralized data exchange between vehicles. Manufacturers will be able to use aggregated data provided by users to create new services - from diagnostics to insurance based on real driver behavior.
According to Ryo Hayashi, the head of DIMO Japan, Japan occupies a strategic place in the global auto industry thanks to large companies and innovative approaches to mobility. He emphasized that the expansion of DIMO is aimed at adapting technologies to the specifics of the Japanese market and compliance with local privacy regulations.
The solution is based on a mobile application through which drivers can connect their cars and receive a reward in tokens for anonymous data transfer. Users retain rights to their own information, while companies gain access to useful analytics.
According to the press release, more than 180,000 cars around the world are already participating in the DIMO network. By 2030, the segment of connected cars using such platforms is expected to grow from $200 billion to over $1 trillion. However, at the moment, data remains disparate and often “locked” in the systems of manufacturers, which reduces its value.
The partnership with Hakuhodo KEY3 will help overcome technological barriers and implement DIMO solutions in the Japanese automotive industry. It is noted that the country produces about 10% of the world's car volume, including the Toyota, Honda and Suzuki brands.
The project's funding will be approved within the framework of a decentralized governance model. On June 16, 2025, token holders will vote to allocate $500,000 in USDT and 4 million DIMO tokens for a 33% stake in the Japanese division.
The DePIN sector is actively attracting investments: earlier this year, the Starpower startup received $2.5 million, and XMAQUINA received $0.9 million to develop solutions for autonomous robots.
The expansion of DIMO in Japan confirms the growing interest in DePIN models as an alternative to centralized infrastructure in the automotive industry.
