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'Disruptors Unplugged' is a high-end dialogue program focusing on exploring disruptive technologies, launched by Starlabs Consulting. The program conducts in-depth interviews with leading figures in the Web 3.0 and artificial intelligence industries, including CEOs, founders, and co-founders, providing precise analyses of the significant impacts of these technologies, discussing current trends, and predicting future directions. 'Disruptors Unplugged' aims to enhance public awareness of cutting-edge technologies, inspire innovative thinking globally, and promote international dialogue on technological advancement, striving to become a platform leading global technology discussions. In this episode of 'Disruptors Unplugged,' Starlabs Consulting speaks with Dr. Sam Seo, Chairman of the Kaia DLT Foundation. Dr. Sam Seo introduced Kaia's vision of 'bringing Web3 to the fingertips of millions in Asia,' the upcoming launch of Mini DApps and DApp Portal in collaboration with LINE NEXT, and its empowerment for $KAIA, the latest developments in Kaia's DeFi, Memecoin, and other ecological advancements, as well as the latest news on the native stablecoin plan on Kaia chain.
On December 12, LINE NEXT Inc., a subsidiary of LINE dedicated to developing the Web3 ecosystem, jointly announced with the Kaia Foundation that it will launch Mini DApps and DApp Portal services in the first quarter of 2025, which users can access directly through the LINE messaging app.
The collaboration between Kaia DLT Foundation (Kaia) and LINE NEXT aims to integrate its blockchain solutions into the main network, ensuring the seamless operation of Mini DApps and DApp Portal. Mini DApps and DApp Portal will be integrated into the LINE Messaging super app in January next year. As a comprehensive end-user platform, it helps users discover and engage with these excellent Mini DApps on the LINE Messenger App. Since September, over 800 teams have applied to join through the Kaia Wave program, ultimately selecting 30 DApps as the first batch to go live on the LINE Messenger mini-program. The Kaia Wave program aims to discover, attract, and connect competitive Web3 projects supported by Kaia within the LINE Messenger ecosystem. Below are the highlights from this episode of 'Investors Unplugged.'
When the Mini DApps and DApp Portal of LINE Messenger go live, Kaia will launch the first batch of 30 Web3 services, selected from over 800 application submissions, some of which have already seen success in the Telegram community.
The utility token $KAIA will play an important role in facilitating payments, incentives, and rewards in LINE Messenger's Mini DApps and DApp Portal. We will expand the utility of $KAIA by providing users with additional benefits, putting $KAIA in a leading position.
Kaia chain has recently launched the KaiaFun platform, which will open a brand new memecoin ecosystem on the Kaia network, introducing hundreds of unique memecoins to users.
Kaia is in discussions with a major stablecoin issuer to issue a native USD stablecoin on the Kaia chain. Once successfully launched, it will facilitate seamless operation of LINE's Mini DApps and DApp Portal and further drive the growth of DeFi infrastructure.
? Starlabs: Compared to the integration of 'TON + Telegram,' what are the unique aspects of 'Kaia + LINE NEXT'? Sam Seo: Unlike Telegram, the LINE Messaging App serves as both a messaging platform and a super life assistant used by both crypto and non-crypto users. The DApp Portal and Mini DApps of LINE will offer an unparalleled user experience (UX) based on a simple user interface (UI). In Mini DApps, non-custodial digital wallets, zero-fee delegation, and instant transactions come together perfectly. Furthermore, the DApp Portal provides tools for discovering Mini DApps and their seamless functionality, while Mini DApps are rigorously screened to offer high-quality, user-centric Web3 services. Based on these factors, we believe the Mini DApps program will achieve great success and change the way Web3 is used.
? Starlabs: According to Kaia's roadmap, the collaboration between Kaia and the LINE ecosystem seems less tightly bound than that between TON and Telegram. Do you agree with this statement? Sam Seo: The cooperation between Kaia and LINE NEXT is conducted under exclusive and close partnerships. Teams from both companies communicate daily to enhance technical integrity, user experience, and marketing effectiveness. LINE NEXT's Web3 services and supporting blockchain initiatives will be developed and seamlessly operate on the Kaia blockchain. ? Starlabs: Will the Mini DApps ecosystem brought by Kaia + LINE NEXT provide more utility for $KAIA? Sam Seo: The utility token $KAIA on the Kaia blockchain will play an important role in facilitating payments, incentives, and rewards in LINE Messenger's Mini DApps and DApp Portal. We will expand the utility of $KAIA by providing users with additional benefits, putting $KAIA in a leading position. We plan to tailor incentive policies for DApp partners that help expand $KAIA's utility by using $KAIA in their services. For instance, if a DApp purchases $KAIA from the secondary market to reward its users, we can provide substantial marketing support such as advertising on the DApp Portal homepage. ? Starlabs: Which services and applications in the Kaia ecosystem help convert Kakao Talk and LINE's massive Web2 users into active Web3 users? Sam Seo: When the Mini DApps and DApp Portal of LINE Messenger go live, Kaia will launch the first batch of 30 Web3 services. Our selection process focuses on identifying the most entertaining and effective DApp services, some of which have already achieved success in Telegram mini-program communities. The first batch of services includes Web3 games, healthcare, etc., and you can find more details on Kaia's Medium (https://medium.com/kaiachain). From my understanding, DApps can achieve success by providing entertainment through Web3 games. Additionally, healthcare DApps like SuperZ enhance users' health potential by encouraging and rewarding healthy habits and active lifestyles. Some applications can also significantly improve efficiency by combining AI scheduling and assistant features. In the future, we will support the introduction of more competitive DApps that combine blockchain and AI to provide AI agent services. ? Starlabs: What infrastructure and services does the Kaia ecosystem have for memecoins? Sam Seo: Kaia has a robust and vibrant memecoin ecosystem. We recently launched KaiaFun—a memecoin platform similar to Pump.fun. KaiaFun will open a brand new memecoin ecosystem on Kaia, introducing hundreds of unique memecoins to our users. Furthermore, Kaia's DeFi infrastructure is equipped with essential financial modules to drive the development of Kaia's meme economy. ? Starlabs: What strategies do you have for attracting more developers to join the Kaia ecosystem? Is there a developer bounty program? Sam Seo: Kaia Wave provides diversified practical support for user acquisition and growth opportunities, which are more crucial for the success of Web3 projects than relying on financial subsidies to attract developers. Therefore, since September, we have received over 800 applications and undergone intense competitive screening. ? Starlabs: What measures will Kaia take in community promotion (activities, airdrops, etc.)? Sam Seo: Kaia enhances its ecosystem and community through influential marketing campaigns and airdrop activities (such as Kaia Epoch 1, distributing $KAIA tokens upon reaching a specified TVL milestone). Our strategic collaborations with significant partners like Hashkey Group also reward and incentivize community participation to further promote our community's development. Kaia actively hosts and participates in community activities, including Hackerhouse, monthly Meetups, AMAs, Town Halls, and large international Web3 conferences. These initiatives successfully attract end users and developers. Additionally, our strong developer resources and integration with super apps like LINE Messenger enable millions of users across Asia and beyond to join easily, driving the adoption of Web3 and technological innovation.
? Starlabs: Kaia's vision is to 'bring Web3 to the fingertips of millions in Asia.' What was the original intention behind setting this goal? Sam Seo: Kaia is formed by the merger of Klaytn and Finschia, initially developed by two different IT giants, Kakao and LINE. Given the background of these two chains and the genetic makeup of the teams, we possess rich expertise in creating sustainable digital products and services for end users. Kaia continues this legacy in the Web3 space, committed to providing convenient Web3 products. Additionally, our relationships with major IT companies in Asia are unparalleled, as these companies have super applications and infrastructure in technology, commerce, and other fields, allowing us to reach the largest user base outside of China more quickly and conveniently.
? Starlabs: While your vision focuses on the Asian market, Web3 itself is borderless. What global strategies do you plan to implement in the future? Sam Seo: In order to further cultivate the ecosystem in various Asian markets, we have adopted a localization-first strategy, as each market has different needs and preferences. For example, Vietnam is one of our focus markets, boasting a developer-centric ecosystem. After extensive market research and discussions with local partners, we found that many developers are eager to replicate the success of Axie Infinity, even if they did not explicitly express this ambition. To support this vision, we have established a local team in Vietnam to assist developers in building on the Kaia chain and achieving their goals. In the Philippines, the market focus is player-oriented, with many gamers dreaming of creating large game guilds like YGG. Therefore, we prioritize partnerships with local game guilds to help them grow their communities and integrate into our Web3 gaming ecosystem. This place-based strategy enables us to build ecosystems that meet local needs. ? Starlabs: According to a recent summary of a Kaia Townhall meeting, Kaia seems to be planning to launch a stablecoin. Given the recent surge of interest in stablecoins and PayFi, can you reveal your detailed plans in this area? Sam Seo: We are in discussions with a major stablecoin issuer to issue a USD-based native stablecoin on the Kaia chain. Once our discussions and negotiations successfully conclude, Kaia will be able to provide a native stablecoin to its DeFi ecosystem while implementing a stablecoin payment mechanism in LINE Messenger's Mini DApps. This will facilitate seamless operation of LINE's Mini DApps and DApp Portal and further drive the growth of our DeFi infrastructure. ? About Us Starlabs Consulting is a globally leading strategic and marketing consulting firm in the Web3 space, founded in 2018. We focus on providing clients with a range of consulting services, including strategic consulting and planning, financial advisory, public relations and marketing, risk forecasting and management, compliance and legal consulting, and innovative research. We are committed to assisting visionary companies in navigating complex challenges during marketing, operations, and growth processes, helping them stand out in a fiercely competitive market. With in-depth understanding of the Web3 industry and a broad global resource network, Starlabs Consulting has become an official partner of several leading exchanges in the Web3 space. Our professional service team and deep insights into client needs have earned us a strong reputation in the industry.
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