KaiaChain Integrates DeFi into LINE and KakaoTalk Platforms
KaiaChain Integrates DeFi into LINE and KakaoTalk Platforms
馃敟 Web3 Sneaks Into Chat
KaiaChain is working to make DeFi more accessible by integrating it directly into established messaging platforms LINE and KakaoTalk, which together serve over 200M users.
Key points:
- Native integration provides familiar interface for mainstream users
- Focuses on real user adoption rather than grant funding
- Targets platforms people already trust and use daily
John Cho recently appeared on Bitfinex Talks to explain the technical architecture and vision behind this integration. The approach represents a practical path toward scaled consumer adoption of Web3 technologies.
Learn more: Watch the full interview
.@KaiaChain makes DeFi feel native to platforms people already trust, such as @LINEjp_official and @kakaotalk. Familiar interface. Real access. @Iam_JohnCho explains the architecture on Bitfinex Talks 馃摵 youtu.be/FyrzUVrdJcU
Builders don鈥檛 need more grants; they need users. @KaiaChain connects Web3 products to 200M+ real users via @LINEjp_official and @kakaotalk. @Iam_JohnCho breaks it down on Bitfinex Talks 馃摵 youtu.be/FyrzUVrdJcU
In April, @Iam_JohnCho joined Bitfinex Talks to share how @KaiaChain is embedding Web3 into @LINEjp_official and @kakaotalk, platforms already used by 200M+ people. Still one of the clearest visions for scaled consumer adoption. 馃摵 youtu.be/FyrzUVrdJcU
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