what's kaia?
Kaia is an EVM Layer 1 public blockchain designed to drive mass Web3 adoption across Asia and beyond, leveraging integrations with major messaging platforms like LINE and Kakao for seamless user onboarding. It merges the ecosystems of Klaytn and Finschia, offering high-performance features such as one-second transaction finality and low gas fees to support DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and stablecoin applications. Key initiatives include the Kaia Wave Stablecoin Hackathon backed by Tether and LINE, a stablecoin orchestration layer to connect regional financial systems, and partnerships for KRW-pegged stablecoins. The project targets becoming the core infrastructure for Asia's $3.7 trillion stablecoin market by 2030 through strategies like Project Unify super-app and the K-STAR alliance. Native support for USDT and token staking for network security and governance further enhance its ecosystem utility.
Kaia integrates with Gauntlet's Prime, Core, and Frontier Morpho Vaults for sustainable DeFi yields.
Integrated with Gauntlet's Prime, Core (Balanced), and Frontier Morpho Vaults on Ethereum through its yield engine to allocate sustainable DeFi yields to users.
Consensus Liquidity Dex on Kaia chain is the fastest-growing protocol on the weekly among protocols with at least $1M TVL.
MEV redesign using slot auction system goes live on Kairos testnet, with 90% of MEV revenue directed to ecosystem fund and 10% to block proposers.
RocketX launches "Zero Fee December" promotion offering zero-fee swaps into Kaia Chain for the entire month of December.
FlatTrie protocol update tested on Kairos testnet reduces archive node storage by 4-6x (from 4,341GB to 982GB total size, 3,970GB to 631GB state), marked experimental with mainnet validation and optimization work planned for future deployment.
Avail Nexus mainnet launches with Kaia Chain integrated as one of 13+ supported blockchain ecosystems from day 1, alongside Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and other major chains.
Integration with Travala launches, allowing payment with USDT on Kaia for 3M+ hotels, flights, and activities globally.
KAIA token added as collateral asset by FalconStable on Kaia Chain, alongside XAUt and USDT, within a protocol with $2B+ USDf in circulation.
x402 payment integration now available, enabling developers on the blockchain to enable x402 payments directly.
Integration with RocketX goes live, enabling cross-chain liquidity transfers from over 190 chains to Kaia Chain.
RocketX integration enables users to swap and bridge across 190+ chains seamlessly.
Foundation chair Dr. Sangmin Seo states that the Bank of Korea's bank-only approach to won-denominated stablecoin issuance "lacks logic."
Binance USDT deposit and withdrawal support features a 0.005 USDT transaction fee, the lowest among all Binance-supported chains.
Binance integrates USDt on the chain, providing stablecoin support and transaction capabilities through the major exchange.
Falcon Finance integration launches on Kaia chain, enabling KAIA and USDT deposits to mint USDf stablecoin with maximum 13.17% APY yields.
Ankr participated with KaiaChain at Token2049 conference.
Partnership with Ankr launches hackathon at Token2049 Singapore, providing enterprise-grade RPC infrastructure access and $15,000 prize pool in RPC credits, with dozens of projects launched and thousands of developers engaged.
Games built on the chain now offer rewards up to $100 in USDT and KAIA tokens through LINE messenger, publicly accessible to all users.
DevConnect workshop at Google Singapore reveals Avail Nexus integration, allowing apps to onboard users from 10+ chains with single integration without bridging requirements.
The FNSA to KAIA token swap is scheduled to end on Tuesday, September 30.
At KBW 2025, the project formally presented a three-pillar strategy including a stablecoin orchestration layer, Project Unify super-app with LINE NEXT, and the newly introduced K-STAR alliance for Korean Won stablecoin implementation. The project targets becoming the core hub of Asia's $3.7 trillion stablecoin market by 2030.
Naver's stock surges 11% as Naver Financial proceeds with comprehensive stock swap to acquire Dunamu (Upbit's parent company) as wholly-owned subsidiary, creating integrated shopping-finance-crypto ecosystem in Korean market.
Hosted event with FalconX Global features collaboration discussions with Rysk Finance and attendance from major market makers Wintermute and Monad, suggesting potential partnerships in the DeFi ecosystem.
LINE NEXT and KaiaChain officially name their stablecoin-centric super-app "Project Unify" with beta launch planned for this year, featuring stablecoin yield, payments, remittances, and on/off-ramps. A stablecoin gathering with journalists and regulators demonstrates current momentum around the project.
Dev Connect events reveal a stablecoin orchestration layer plan in development. Korean Won stablecoin launch expected next year according to industry sources, while SuperApp reaches $50M TVL with limited private access.
Pyth Price Feeds integration goes live, enabling real-time asset pricing for DeFi applications on the network.
Partnership with Proof of Play announced to integrate verifiable RNG tool (vRNG) into the ecosystem, targeting gaming features like loot drops and minting for enhanced fairness.
Integration with Chainlink CCIP as official cross-chain infrastructure goes live, supporting major partners LINE NEXT (196M LINE Messenger users) and KakaoPay (95% South Korean market share).
Competitive analysis shows Kaia trails behind Sei in user activity metrics, with Sei claiming 15.9M unique active wallets in the past 30 days compared to Kaia and other major EVM chains including Base, opBNB, and Polygon.
KaiaChain signs MOU with Taiwan Mobile to support Web3 development in Taiwan, focusing on community building, dApp infrastructure, and regulatory-compliant financial solutions.
The platform's biggest flagship hackathon launches with focus on stablecoin adoption, actively seeking builder submissions.
A Web3 Plants vs Zombies play-to-earn game launches on the platform, allowing players to earn $ZP tokens through gameplay on LINE messenger.
SuperEarn protocol implements five-strategy yield distribution system with three-tier risk management, including protocol screening, portfolio diversification, and dynamic rebalancing capabilities.
Testnet integration with ZetaChain completed, enabling cross-chain KRW stablecoin development.
New position airdrop feature launches with 20K USDT rewards for Flipster.io traders.
Upbit adds USDT support for chain infrastructure, expanding USDT functionality in Korean market.
New stablecoin yield protocol SuperearnX launches on chain.
New stablecoin yield product SuperearnX announced at WebX Japan, targeting LINE users.
Deep integration with LINE and KakaoTalk messaging platforms enables direct mini-dApp deployment and Web3 access for 250 million Asian users through NEXT WEB SDK and account abstraction features.
Korean Won stablecoin under development for chain amid expanding Asian stablecoin market competition.
USDT now available on Flipster.io platform, expanding exchange accessibility.
KakaoPay partnership (95% of Korea's payment market) enables fiat-crypto integration through existing payment apps, while expanding to include JPY bridge.
LINE integration drives adoption with 12 million new wallets created through the messaging platform.
USDT integration goes live on Coins.ph exchange platform.
Strategic partnerships formed with Kiln Finance, Ledger Business, and Dapp Portal during institutional networking event.
Digital ATMs now live at N Seoul Tower enabling USDT to KRW withdrawals and transport card loading; Biptap card integration coming soon.
First Korean stablecoin hackathon launches alongside gas-free USDT swaps implementation.
New partnership with South Korean DaWin enables fiat-to-stablecoin bridging through digital ATMs.
USDT holders can now access KRW cash withdrawals and metro cards in Seoul.
vRNG technology deploys with immediate integration by token_works for experimental implementation.
New DELABS/KAIA liquidity pool launches on DragonSwap.
DELABS token lists on Coinone exchange with Kaia chain deposit support.
New yield program launches offering 25% APR on USDT deposits and up to 127% APR through trading competition on Flipster platform.
Bombie emerges as leading miniDApp with $350 average user spend
Government-endorsed KRW stablecoin hackathon launches with enterprise backing, featuring LINE Messenger and KakaoPay integration for mini dApp deployment.
Korean President announces support for spot crypto ETFs and establishes Korean won-pegged stablecoin market, creating regulatory framework for widespread stablecoin adoption.
USDT integration goes live on Bitkub exchange
Plans announced for KRW-based stablecoin launch to expand stablecoin offerings and enhance dapp ecosystem.
Chain metrics recover to 4-month levels with 400k daily users and 650k daily transactions.
Community achieves first milestone triggering $220K KAIA token unlock plus ecosystem incentives, with second milestone target active for next 1.5 months.
158% increase in stablecoin inflows detected, indicating strong adoption of USDT yield program.
Industry skepticism emerges regarding blockchain infrastructure legitimacy and suitability for KRW stablecoin implementation, suggesting potential execution risks for Asian market expansion.
Native USDT deployment reaches $100M on chain with total stablecoin supply of $120M.
Daily active users and transaction volume drop 80% from peak while price doubles, indicating significant divergence between usage metrics and market valuation.
Secures $30M funding round while expanding into Asian markets with KRW stablecoin launch and Japan Blockchain Association membership.
Massive token burn of 80M AVL (~$16M) representing 44% of circulating supply, alongside new USDT vault launch offering dual rewards in Avalon Points and KAIA.
Avalon Finance ($2B+ TVL) integrates with Epoch 2, offering triple rewards structure: yield returns, Avalon points, and token rewards.
LINE Mini Dapp and dapp portal now support USDT and other protocol-based stablecoins, while Elderglade joins Epoch 2 with ELDE/USDT trading pair.
DWF stablecoin platform integrates protocol, expanding stablecoin infrastructure reach.
FalconStable integration enables stablecoin yield solutions for 250M+ Line users
Achieves 65.5% seven-day gain with less than 5% drawdown, ranking first among stable gainers.
Ranks #1 on CoinMarketCap's daily gainers list, indicating significant market momentum.
Won-pegged stablecoin launches on public blockchain with major Korean payment and e-money platforms integrating the infrastructure.
Emerges as top altcoin mover with 20% gains.
KRW stablecoin development announced following native USDT integration, with Line backing to expand mobile Web3 access across Asia.
Achieves top-88 ranking on CoinMarketCap with continued upward price movement.
KAIA/USDT V2 pool reaches $250K+ TVL with 25% APR, featuring native USDT support and CEX compatibility
New builder grants program launches with OKX and Animoca Insights partnership, expanding ecosystem development opportunities.
First LINE mini dapp launches Token Generation Event, marking concrete development in ecosystem expansion.
Epoch 2 launches with 100%+ yield farming opportunities across multiple LP pairs on DragonSwap and CapybaraDEX.
Bitfinex lists trading pairs with zero maker fees and enables USDt deposits/withdrawals on chain.
Leads Solana BNKR token volumes with $774,000, outperforming nearest competitor by $270,000.
Portal Epoch 2 launches triple yield farming program offering 140%+ APY through $LAIR + $stKAIA staking, with $KAIA, $LAIR, and $CAPY point rewards plus airdrop eligibility.
Mini dapp creators generate $300-$4000 per user in KAIA payments alone, with additional revenue potential from stablecoin payments.
High-scoring blockchain users (8+) demonstrate 10x higher retention rates compared to low-scoring users (0-3) across major chains.
Partnership with Line app focuses on gaming-focused web3 onboarding for billions of users
Third largest EVM chain with $481 ARPU across top DApps, featuring fully vested token distribution and LINE's backing reaching 250M+ users in Asia.
New yield farming program launches with $6.1M in rewards across multiple LINE dapps, featuring KAIA/USDT and sUSDa/USDa pools.
New portal epoch offers 5M KAIA tokens and 14% APR yield farming with daily missions.
Epoch 2 launches with $1.1M token rewards pool.
Strategic pivot towards Real World Assets (RWA) with potential Line platform integration for blockchain-based purchases.
USDT launches native integration on chain, providing stablecoin access to 196M LINE Messenger users across Asia.
USDT integration enables DeFi access for 196M LINE users, while platform shows 6x transaction growth and upcoming Mini Dapp TGEs.
Bitfinex integrates USDT support with access to 19 blockchains, expanding market accessibility.
User base expands to 35M with 7.37M wallets; launches native USDT integration for LINE messenger mini dapps.
Mini dApps Dashboard launch reveals $6.38M+ GMV from 1.4M wallets, with USDT integration now live.
USDT integration now live on LINE Mini Dapps, enabling stablecoin transactions within Asia's largest messenger app.
Native USDT integration goes live with LINE Mini DApps, enabling stablecoin payments and rewards for 196M+ users in Asia.
Tether deploys native USDT on blockchain, expanding stablecoin accessibility.