Naohiko Ueno researches the versatility of NFTs and and a digital yen for a society in which stablecoins and CBDCs coexist. He also researches layer 2s.

He is involved in external relations with the Bank of Japan, the Financial Services Agency, and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.

At the same time, he issues NFTs as CEO of AGICL Corporation and produces content in the metaverse as Blockchain Advisor for Kayak Corporation.