On May 6, 2025, One Mount Group officially introduced 1Matrix – the first Layer 1 blockchain platform entirely researched and developed in Vietnam, marking an important step in the country's blockchain technology mastery journey. The launch event also kicked off the "VietChain Talents 2025" competition aimed at discovering and nurturing young Vietnamese blockchain talents, with a total prize value of 3.5 billion VND in cash.
1Matrix is oriented as a "Made in Vietnam" Layer 1 blockchain network, created with the mission of contributing to building a digital technology ecosystem led by Vietnamese people, serving Decentralized Applications (DApps) in areas such as centralized exchanges (CEX), decentralized exchanges (DEX), chain bridges, and many other blockchain applications. The project is part of the commitment announced at the 6th National Forum for Vietnamese Digital Enterprise Development, aimed at promoting digital transformation and enhancing the country's technological competitiveness.
According to the disclosed information, 1Matrix Joint Stock Company was established on March 31, 2025, with One Mount Group – Vietnam's leading technology group – holding 60% of the shares. The remaining shareholder structure includes Decom Holdings (30%) and Mr. Ho Anh Minh – son of Techcombank Chairman Ho Hung Anh – with 10% of the shares.
Taking on the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors for 1Matrix is Mr. Phan Duc Trung – currently the President of the Vietnam Blockchain Association. With extensive experience in blockchain and finance, Mr. Trung is expected to lead 1Matrix to become one of the key blockchain infrastructure platforms developed by Vietnam.
