A New Purchasing Experience: Craft Beer × JPYC! 'TECH×BEER - Crypto Beer #04 Launch event' Report

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, KANPAIDAN Inc. hosted a networking event titled 'TECH×BEER - Crypto Beer #04 Launch event' at the craft beer bar 'Bibibi.' in Daikanyama, Tokyo.

Approximately 30 people, primarily from the tech, Web3, AI, and startup industries, participated. The event featured the world premiere of 'Crypto Beer #04', the fourth installment of the 'Crypto Beer' project that combines Web3 and craft beer, alongside a cashless payment experience utilizing the Japanese Yen-pegged stablecoin 'JPYC'. It became an unprecedented space for a toast, where craft beer intersects with the latest technology.

### Scenes from the Event

On the day of the event, about 30 participants who had made prior reservations gathered at 'Bibibi.' They appeared highly interested in the new purchasing experience utilizing 'JPYC'. Once everyone had purchased their 'Crypto Beer #04', a toast was led by Mr. Naotake Hibiya, owner of 'Bibibi.', Mr. Noritaka Okabe, CEO of JPYC Inc., and Mr. Tokuma Kanna, CEO of KANPAIDAN Inc., the organizer of the event.