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Kaia hosts "KSL 2024" to Reveal its Strategy for Asia's No.1 Blockchain

2024-08-14 11:00 Last Updated At:11:15

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Kaia', a global layer 1 blockchain mainnet formed through the merger of the Klaytn and Finschia blockchains, which were initially developed by IT giants Kakao and LINE respectively, will host Kaia Square Lounge (KSL) 2024 during Korea Blockchain Week 2024. KSL 2024 will be held under the overarching theme of "Asia's Gateway to Web3", embodying Kaia's goal of connecting global partners with Asia's blockchain market. With co-hosts LINE NEXT Inc. and DWF Labs, KSL 2024 will introduce Kaia's flagship RWA tokenization projects and new partnerships, while discussing how to expand Kaia's Web3 ecosystem in Asia and beyond.

In addition, the Kaia project will introduce Kaia Wave, a new Web3 builder support program created in collaboration with LINE NEXT. Designed to optimize dApp UX and growth on Kaia, Kaia Wave will allow builders to tap on LINE's service, business, and marketing infrastructure. LINE is one of Asia's most used mobile superapps, with extensive user bases in Japan, Taiwan region, Thailand, and other Asian countries.

"KSL 2024 is a major event where we'll highlight how LINE NEXT and Kaia intend to collaborate to develop the Web 3.0 ecosystem in Asia further and meet ecosystem participants in person," said Youngsu Ko, CEO of LINE NEXT. "We will work with Kaia to ensure more users and developers can fully utilize the potential of Web 3.0."

KSL: Kaia's Flagship Ecosystem Event for Partners, Builders, and Retail Users
The KSL 2024 conference consists of two main topics: "Introducing Kaia: Your Web3 Journey Begins Today" on the first day, and "Welcome to Kaia: Your On-chain Gateway to Asia and Beyond" on the second day. The first day of the event will feature sessions to discuss the Kaia Wave program and the operation of the Kaia mainnet, while sharing global Web3 trends and insights.

On the second day, speakers from Asia's leading Web3 projects will discuss blockchain market trends in Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand. Kaia's partnering companies in the RWA and DeFi sectors will also introduce their new projects and Kaia ecosystem contribution plans. The 'Networking Night' events will follow after the conference sessions on both event days.

"DWF Labs has a strong commitment to fostering innovation and expansion within the blockchain ecosystem, and we are excited to co-host KSL 2024," said Andrei Grachev, CEO of DWF Labs. "The progress in the Kaia project and strategic initiatives such as Kaia Wave represents a significant leap forward in connecting existing platforms across Asia with Web3 technologies. DWF Labs will support Kaia on its journey to become the largest blockchain ecosystem in Asia."

KSL 2024 will bring together a number of influential Web3 companies such as LINE Xenesis and Hashkey. Projects that are exploring blockchain technologies to transform conventional businesses into tokenized RWA projects benefiting both users and investors will also take the stage, including Grab JOOB, TADA-MVL, and CREDER. What's more, Google Cloud and Kaia's flagship RWA project Galactica, will share their insights.

Dr. Sam Seo, Representative Director of Klaytn Foundation, stated, "KSL 2024 will serve as a platform to introduce Kaia to the audience, explore its prospects, and discuss the challenges it must overcome for significant progress." He continued, "The event will foster valuable discussions with industry experts, aiming to position Kaia as a leading Asian player. Additionally, KSL will enhance our network with Web3 builders attending KBW 2024, thereby expanding Kaia's global ecosystem."

To attend KSL 2024, you can register online through the event banner on the Kaia official website (Kaia.io) or the side event list on the "Korea Blockchain Week 2024" website.

About LINE NEXT Inc.
Based in the United States, LINE NEXT Inc. is focused on growing the global Web3 business. Through building a Web3 ecosystem, LINE NEXT aims to provide new digital experiences and lead the way into the future.

About DWF Labs
DWF Labs is the new generation Web3 investor and market maker, one of the world's largest high-frequency cryptocurrency trading entities, which trades spot and derivatives markets on over 60 top exchanges.

About Kaia blockchain
Kaia is a high performance public blockchain that simplifies Web3 for users, builders, investors, enterprises, and everyone in-between. Formed through the merger of the Klaytn and Finschia blockchains that were initially developed by Kakao and LINE respectively, Kaia is Asia's largest Web3 ecosystem, with over 420 DApps and over 250 million potential users - all of whom can experience Web3 with the ease and speed of Web2 to connect, create, collaborate, and contribute to the ecosystem.

Kaia PR Contact:
Kaia | PR & Communications Lead
Kevin Kim
kevin.kim@kaia.io 

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Kaia hosts "KSL 2024" to Reveal its Strategy for Asia's No.1 Blockchain

Kaia hosts "KSL 2024" to Reveal its Strategy for Asia's No.1 Blockchain

Animoca Brands' chess-centered game plans to drive growth of Web3 gaming
in key Asia-Pacific markets 

HONG KONG, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anichess today announced that it has recorded 100,000 monthly active users in December 2024, three months after its public alpha launch in October 2024. Anichess is the progressive chess-based online strategy game from Animoca Brands developed in Hong Kong and in partnership with Chess.com and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen. The homegrown Web3 game also announced a series of initiatives to support the growth of Hong Kong's gaming ecosystem, while expanding its global user base.

Following a US$1.8M funding round last year led by Sfermion and Amber Group (see announcement of 25 April 2024), Anichess is emerging as an innovative player in Hong Kong's Web3 gaming space with a growing global player base. Built on the blockchain, Anichess combines traditional chess with unique magical spells or abilities, introducing faster and more dynamic chess matches to captivate gamers and competitive chess players. Anichess players have collectively conducted over 500,000 matches and recorded over 3 million minutes of total game time. The Anichess community now consists of 40,000 members on Discord, actively proposing new spells and mechanics, driving game updates and test features, and supporting newcomers.

Anichess is committed to supporting the Hong Kong Web3 gaming sector through education. By collaborating with Hong Kong developers and local education institutions to host hackathons, internship programs, workshops, and networking events, Anichess will help bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 gaming sectors and deepen the Web3 talent pool. Anichess will also participate in events in Hong Kong including the upcoming Consensus Hong Kong in February, and the Hong Kong Web3 Festival in April. Last year, it participated in the GEN3 Playground event, hosted by Animoca Brands, educating over 1,000 attendees on Web3, blockchain, and true digital ownership.

In addition, Anichess plans to deepen its focus on empowering the Web3 gaming ecosystems in Asia-Pacific markets, engaging with local gaming and developer communities, partnering with educational institutions, and expanding its presence in key markets.

India, along with The Philippines and Vietnam, ranks among the top five geographies in terms of registered players. Recognizing chess' popularity in India and the growing interest in Web3 technologies, Anichess plans to expand its presence in the country to tap into South Asia's gaming potential and the Latin American market.

Brian Chan, head of Anichess, vice president of operations and projects of Animoca Brands said: "Anichess reaching 100,000 monthly active users showcases the appeal of Web3 gaming and our innovative fusion of chess with blockchain. We're proud to have built this game in Hong Kong and to expand it globally, advancing Web3 through gaming and chess. As we grow, we will also remain committed to nurturing our roots: Hong Kong's vibrant Web3 gaming ecosystem."

Anichess can now be played for free at www.anichess.com. The game will soon introduce its own version of play-and-earn, including buy-ins for tournaments, an in-game marketplace and premium features, to create a robust in-game economy. Follow Anichess on X and join its Discord server to stay updated on future developments.

About Anichess 

Anichess is a subsidiary of Animoca Brands focused on developing and advancing decentralized chess through its distinctive spell-chess gameplay. Anichess brings new energy and innovation to one of the world's oldest and most widely played games, modernizing and tokenizing it to take advantage of opportunities presented by Web3 technologies and communities. Anichess is a completely free-to-play game that combines the core values of traditional chess with an additional layer of strategy provided by new features that include an innovative spell mechanic and special challenges. Anichess boasts a strong focus on powerful visuals and skill-based gameplay to deliver a captivating, esport-like experience for fans of chess and novices alike. For more information visit https://www.anichess.com.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands (ACN: 122 921 813), a Deloitte Tech Fast winner, a Fortune Crypto 40 company, one of the Top 50 Blockchain Game Companies 2024, and one of the Financial Times' High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2023, is a Web3 leader that leverages blockchain to deliver digital property rights to consumers around the world to help to establish the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including Anichess, The Sandbox, PHANTOM GALAXIESâ„¢, and Crazy Defense Heroes, and products utilizing popular intellectual properties such as The Walking Dead and Power Rangers. One of Animoca Brands' flagship projects is Mocaverse, a platform that enables consumers to maximize their Web3 exposure to experiences and rewards with a single login entry point. Animoca Brands is one of the most active investors in Web3, with a portfolio of over 540 Web3 investments, including Yuga Labs, Axie Infinity, Polygon, Consensys, Magic Eden, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Yield Guild Games, and many more. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on X (Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok.

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

Hong Kong Web3 game Anichess records over 100,000 monthly active players three months after public alpha launch

Hong Kong Web3 game Anichess records over 100,000 monthly active players three months after public alpha launch

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