Supported by the two major communication software companies in Asia, Kakao and LINE, the Kaia blockchain, announced on the social platform X yesterday (27th) that it will soon launch a Mini Dapp (decentralized application) based on the Kaia blockchain on the most popular instant messaging app in Japan and Taiwan, LINE:
We are pleased to announce that the LINE Mini Dapp, exclusively powered by the Kaia blockchain, will be launching soon:
. Early December 2024: Dapp Portal SDK Release
. End of January 2025: LINE officially launches Mini Dapp
Mini Dapps on LINE Are Coming! 📲🔥
We're thrilled to announce that Mini Dapps on LINE, exclusively powered by the Kaia blockchain will be launching soon! Here's sneak peek at the timeline:
Early December 2024: Dapp Portal SDK Launch
— Kaia (prev. Klaytn & Finschia) (@KaiaChain) November 27, 2024
Primarily Involving the Gaming Domain
According to the introduction by the Kaia Foundationintroduction, the LINE Mini Dapp will mainly focus on the gaming and SocialFi domains, allowing developers to build small games running within LINE, allowing users to play with their friends while chatting, and combining entertainment and economic activities.
In addition, other potential use cases for Dapps include:
- Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace and digital collectibles: Users can directly trade NFTs using the LINE Dapp
- Auxiliary work tools: Such as creating to-do lists and tracking progress
- Conducting community group activities: Such as event planning and opinion polls
What is the Kaia Blockchain?
The Kaia blockchain is the result of the merger of Klaytn, developed by the Korean social media giant Kakao, and Finschia, developed by LINE, and officially launched its mainnet this August.
According to the official introduction, the merger was inspired by the TON backed by Telegram, and at the same time as the mainnet launch, Kaia launched the Kaia Wave Web3 developer program to enable developers to build Mini Dapps on LINE, realizing the integration of Telegram-like Web3 native applications.
Will the LINE Mini Dapp Open Up to Community Participation?
However, unlike the TON ecosystem, the author speculates that the Dapps initially launched by LINE are unlikely to be open to free community development, as LINE's parent company is a publicly traded company, and they should have stricter regulations and security requirements. After all, if the Dapps launched on the LINE platform experience fraud or security incidents, they may also be affected.
On the other hand, it is worth exploring how Dapps can run on the centralized LINE application itself, as the official has not provided much explanation on this yet.
Overall, we are seeing another traditional tech giant trying to enter the blockchain space, and BlockTempo will continue to follow up on the subsequent developments.
