Kaia Mainnet Launch: Mini Dapp Leads the New Paradigm of on-chain rise

Kaia Ecosystem Development Report: A New Paradigm of On-Chain Rise Centered on Mini Dapp

1. Overview of the Kaia Blockchain Ecosystem

1.1 Origins and Team Background

Kaia is a new ecosystem formed by the merger of the blockchain projects Klaytn, led by tech giants Kakao and LINE, and Finschia. Klaytn was launched in June 2019 by Ground X, a blockchain subsidiary of the Kakao Group, with early governance alliances including well-known Korean companies such as LG Electronics, Celltrion, and Netmarble. Finschia, on the other hand, is a blockchain platform launched by LINE in December 2022, which originated from the LINK chain launched in August 2018.

In January 2024, the Klaytn and Finschia foundations respectively proposed a mainnet merger to the community, aiming to create "the largest Web3 network in Asia." After the proposal is approved, the two chains will officially merge at the end of August 2024, launching the brand new Kaia mainnet. The merged Kaia chain will be managed uniformly by the newly established Kaia DLT foundation, integrating the core advantages of Klaytn and Finschia in technical architecture and governance mechanisms.

Kaia is positioned as an L1 blockchain focused on large-scale applications, featuring high TPS and developer-friendly characteristics. Its core advantage lies in a mature SDK system and deep integration with KakaoTalk and LINE platforms, supporting various decentralized applications to run directly on these mainstream social platforms.

"South Korea Ethereum" Kaia Ecological Evolution: On-chain Growth Paradigm Centered on Mini Dapp

1.2 Important Development History

  • June 2019: Ground X launched the Klaytn mainnet
  • December 2022: LINE launches Finschia mainnet
  • April 2023: LINE established the Finschia Foundation to operate the Finschia mainnet.
  • August 2024: Kakao and LINE jointly launch the Kaia mainnet
  • April 2025: The Kaia Foundation received investments led by 1kx and Blockchain Capital.
  • May 2025: Tether issues USDT on-chain on the Kaia blockchain.

1.3 Main Features

Kaia adopts a hierarchical node architecture, including core units, consensus nodes, proxy nodes, and endpoint nodes. The mainnet uses an improved Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus algorithm, achieving a block time of 1 second and instant finality, with a theoretical peak throughput of about 4000 TPS. Kaia is EVM compatible, supports smart contracts in the Ethereum ecosystem, and integrates with various cross-chain bridges.

Kaia closely integrates with the LINE instant messaging ecosystem, allowing developers to directly deploy native Dapps within the chat application by providing SDK/API. In May 2025, Tether officially issues native USDT on the Kaia blockchain, providing users with stablecoin services.

Compared to other mainstream public chains, Kaia focuses on the Asian market, bringing the massive user bases of Kakao and LINE into the Web3 ecosystem. Its deep integration of social platforms and product design targeted at ordinary users give Kaia a unique advantage in promoting the large-scale application of blockchain.

2. Progress of Ecological Construction

2.1 Kaia Wave Project and Mini Dapp Ecosystem

After the launch of the Kaia mainnet in August 2024, the Kaia Wave program was simultaneously released, enabling Web3 developers to build Mini Dapps for LINE Messenger users through the NEXT WEB SDK developed by LINE NEXT. The first batch of Mini Dapp projects went live in the first quarter of 2025, covering multiple niche tracks.

Kaia has launched the Mini Dapp Growth Competition in collaboration with the LINE Dapp Portal, focusing on the monthly active users of the project and the rise of on-chain token holders. So far, two rounds have been successfully held, continuously driving the accelerated growth of the Kaia on-chain Mini Dapp ecosystem.

The simultaneously launched Dapp Portal serves as a Dapp directory and entry point accessible directly through LINE Messenger, providing users with a one-stop service experience, including Dapp discovery, downloads, usage rewards, and virtual asset trading.

"South Korea Ethereum" Kaia Ecological Evolution: On-chain Rise Paradigm Centered on Mini Dapp

2.2 Kaia Stablecoin plan

In May 2025, Kaia reached a strategic cooperation with Tether to natively issue USDT on the Kaia blockchain. These native USDT have been integrated into the Mini Dapp ecosystem within LINE Messenger, enabling the daily use of stablecoins. Major application scenarios include Mini Dapp task rewards, social transfers, and more.

Many mainstream exchanges have successively supported the USDT-KAIA network, providing users with more diversified asset entry and exit channels. In the future, the Kaia team also plans to promote the issuance of the Korean won (KRW) stablecoin, further enriching the stablecoin options in the ecosystem.

2.3 Ecological Investment Progress

In April 2025, the Kaia Foundation announced that it had secured investment led by 1kx and Blockchain Capital, with participation from well-known institutions such as Galaxy Digital and IDG Capital. These investment institutions will provide in-depth support in areas such as international market expansion, compliance framework construction, and ecosystem cooperation network, helping Kaia accelerate its globalization process.

2.4 ecological strategic cooperation

Kaia continues to expand strategic cooperation in data visualization, secure custody, asset circulation, scenario implementation, and funding support.

  • Integrated with Dune for on-chain data visualization
  • Collaborating with Fireblocks to provide secure asset custody for ecosystem partners.
  • Establish strategic cooperation with KuCoin to support the listing of Mini Dapps
  • Collaborating with Republic to provide advisory support for Mini Dapp developers
  • Establish a strategic partnership with MEXC to launch KAIA-related trading pairs.
  • Collaborating with Travala to integrate the KAIA payment system
  • Completed integration with Team Finance, supporting token locking and other functions.

2.5 Developer Support and Community Building

Kaia enhances the developer experience and invigorates the community through the following methods:

  • Conducting lectures and training at multiple educational institutions in Singapore
  • Join Kaito's Yapper Leaderboard, launch content creation rewards
  • Released DEX Scanner feature to help users monitor on-chain trading opportunities.
  • Open Kaia Developer Bootcamp pre-registration channel
  • Launched the Kaia Agent Kit development suite, supporting the construction of AI-driven on-chain Agents.

III. Summary of Excellent Kaia Ecosystem Project Cases

3.1 Excellent projects that have completed TGE

  1. Elderglade: A Web3 gaming ecosystem with over 11 million global users.
  2. Bombie: A zombie shooting game based on the LINE platform, with over 11 million registered players.
  3. Frog Defense: Introducing TikTok IP "Frog Pikeman" into the Web3 gaming space
  4. Lair: A new generation of liquid staking products built on Kaia KIP-163

3.2 Other Head Projects Worth Looking Forward To

  1. SavannaSurvival: A Web3 survival game that combines automatic combat, educational entertainment, and management simulation.
  2. Boxing Star X: A Web3 boxing game that brings an exciting experience to LINE Mini Dapp
  3. DarkStar: A cross-platform space game that integrates Web2 and Web3
  4. Captain Tsubasa: A casual game based on the classic manga "Captain Tsubasa"
  5. Slime Miner: Web3 Idle Role-Playing Game
  6. Fate War: Kaia's first "play-to-earn" RPG game
  7. Kyuzo's Friends: A social game centered around DNAxCAT IP

These projects demonstrate the strong competitiveness of the Kaia ecosystem in core areas such as gaming, setting a diversified benchmark for the development of Web3 applications in more vertical fields. With the emergence of more innovative projects and the improvement of ecological infrastructure, Kaia is expected to further consolidate its leading position in the Web3 field and promote the popularization of Web3 applications to mainstream users.

"South Korea Ethereum" Kaia Ecological Evolution Record: On-chain Growth Paradigm centered around Mini Dapp

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RugPullAlertBotvip
· 07-13 19:11
It seems like we will have a Rug Pull tomorrow, this merger looks unlikely.
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OnchainFortuneTellervip
· 07-13 18:51
These two giants have joined forces, the Koreans have figured it out.
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NotSatoshivip
· 07-12 16:40
What's this Korean guy doing with the combination?
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PoolJumpervip
· 07-10 19:38
LINE and Kakao really know how to play, they're hyping up concepts again.
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APY追逐者vip
· 07-10 19:28
Another follower playing the mini concept, the next volcano?
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TokenomicsTinfoilHatvip
· 07-10 19:23
Another pro has merged, let's see what can be done.
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