Azuki Founder: A major new project will launch later this year According to official news from Opensea, Azuki founder Zagabond shared the origins of the Azuki project and its future direction during an interview. Zagabond stated that Azuki aims to bring tokenization into mainstream culture through storytelling and character IP, while focusing on the community of 'the Garden' to drive user-generated content creation. Additionally, Zagabond introduced the vision for Animecoin, a token designed to reward fans and independent creators who have long supported anime culture, and to build an open anime universe. He revealed that Azuki is preparing the http://(Anime.com) platform to enhance interaction among anime enthusiasts. Recently, Azuki launched a starter deck for its trading card game, which has received positive market feedback. The team plans to further expand the series. Moreover, Azuki is working on a major new project, expected to be released later this year. Regarding the future of the NFT industry, Zagabond believes its evolution lies in utility rather than price volatility, emphasizing the potential of NFTs as tools for creative expression and building.