On December 12, LINE NEXT announced the first batch of projects launching on its Dapp Portal (supported by Kaia) and plans to officially launch the Dapp Portal service by the end of January next year. At that time, users will be able to experience Mini Dapp applications deeply integrated with LINE Messenger, discover more high-quality Dapp features, and enjoy rich user rewards.
In the past six months, the LINE NEXT and Kaia teams have brought LINE's Mini Dapp services and vision to global projects in Asia, Europe, and the United States through the promotion of Kaia Wave—a support program designed for Web3 developers. Since its launch in September, this program has attracted over 800 high-quality project applications. Starting from the first batch of 20 projects, an additional 10 shortlisted projects will be announced successively. Furthermore, the Dapp Portal plans to gradually launch over 150 Mini Dapps in the first half of next year, providing users with more interactive experiences and usage scenarios.
Initial Lineup of Launch Projects:
Bombie
Bombie is the first meme game that combines zombie shooting and crypto elements. Players will fight in a post-apocalyptic zombie world while also receiving $BOMBIE airdrop rewards through the game. The game not only focuses on thrilling shooting gameplay but also incorporates the potential for meme culture dissemination, providing players with an experience full of fun and rewards.
Captain Tsubasa (Minttown)
Captain Tsubasa (Minttown) is a casual game based on the classic football manga (Captain Tsubasa), allowing players to easily enjoy the fun of football.
Shin Chan’s Match Daily
Shin Chan’s Match Daily immerses players in the fun world of Crayon Shin-chan, blending match-three puzzle-solving and find-the-difference challenges, bringing new gaming enjoyment to fans.
LINE NEXT and Kaia: Strong Influence
In the exploration of combining super apps and Mini Dapps, LINE NEXT and Kaia are undoubtedly two important driving forces. Both have accumulated rich experience and successful cases, and their collaboration will bring unique advantages to building a strong Mini Dapp ecosystem. This cooperation has enabled both parties to become pioneers in the Web3 field, leading innovation and development in the industry.
Kaia: Leading Asia's Chain-Based Future
In the rapid development wave of blockchain, Kaia is leading the industry direction with a new posture. This blockchain platform, formed by the merger of Kakao’s Klaytn and LINE’s Finschia, aims to integrate Web3 technology into the daily lives of hundreds of millions of Asian users, making it easy for everyone to access the on-chain world.
As one of the largest Web3 ecosystems in Asia, Kaia has 420 Dapps, 45 governance partners, and over 34 million wallet accounts. Its strong scalability and security enable it to meet the needs of consumer-level blockchain applications, providing a solid foundation for the prosperous development of Mini Dapps. Kaia's layout is not only a breakthrough at the technical level but also an important step for Asia towards a chain-based future.
The strong alliance between LINE NEXT and Kaia injects fresh vitality into reshaping the Web3 Mini Dapp ecosystem. They leverage each other's strengths to jointly propel the industry to new heights.
Kaia and LINE's Advantages
1. Huge User Base
2. Convenient Development Environment
3. Cross-Regional Market Influence
Summary
This collaboration injects new vitality into the crypto ecosystem and paints a broader future. Relying on LINE's nearly 196 million monthly active users, convenient user experience, and the powerful distribution capabilities of the Dapp Portal, Mini Dapp has significant advantages in reaching users and promoting innovation. Although it is still in the early exploratory stage, LINE NEXT and Kaia are gradually establishing a benchmark for the 'in-app application' model. This has demonstration significance not only in Asia but globally. By seamlessly connecting the experiences of Web2 and Web3, they lay the foundation for the widespread adoption of decentralized applications.