Line Next, a subsidiary of Line, has launched a new platform aimed at incorporating Web3 mini-games into its expansive ecosystem, leveraging the vast user base of Line’s messaging application, which exceeds two billion. By integrating Web3 functionalities into its existing platform, Line Next seeks to provide a seamless experience for its users, who can now access games directly within the chat interface without the need for additional downloads. This move places the company in line with other messaging platforms such as Telegram, which has also integrated similar features into its platform.
The integration of these Web3 mini-games will allow users to engage in decentralized applications (dApps), connect their digital wallets, and invite friends using their Line IDs, all within the same ecosystem. Line Next has made it clear that its goal is to make the experience as straightforward and intuitive as possible, eliminating the need for external downloads or complicated setup procedures. In this ecosystem, users will not only be able to play games but will also have the ability to receive rewards for utilizing their linked wallets. The integration of Web3 into the messaging app is expected to boost user engagement and promote wider adoption of decentralized applications.
Referral System and Social Reward API to Enhance Engagement
Another feature of the newly unveiled platform is its referral system, which is designed to incentivize users to invite friends into the ecosystem. Through the Social Reward API, both the user and their referred friends will receive joint rewards for participating. This system aims to encourage community growth by rewarding users for expanding the network, thereby creating a viral loop that could help Line Next attract more users to its platform. The referral system is positioned as a key component of the platform’s strategy to drive user engagement, incentivizing social interaction within the Web3 space.
Additionally, Line Next has plans to launch a dedicated Portal to facilitate trading activities within the platform. The Portal will allow users to buy, sell, and trade various tokens and in-game items, adding another layer of functionality to the ecosystem. By integrating token trading, Line Next hopes to create a more dynamic, interconnected platform where users can seamlessly move between gaming, trading, and social activities without leaving the application.
Kaia and Line Next Collaboration: A $10 Million Developer Initiative
In a parallel effort to attract developers, Line Next has teamed up with Kaia, a blockchain formed through a merger between Finschia and Klaytn. The collaboration aims to attract Web3 developers to its ecosystem by offering financial support through a developer program called Kaia Wave. This initiative is backed by a $10 million fund, with individual developers potentially receiving grants of up to $1.2 million.
The Kaia Wave program is designed to foster innovation and attract builders to create decentralized applications using the Kaia SDK, which includes tools such as wallet APIs, mini dApp APIs, and portal APIs. By offering significant financial incentives and development tools, Line Next and Kaia aim to attract top talent to build on their platform, thereby enhancing its functionality and appeal to users. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to build a robust ecosystem of decentralized applications that cater to the growing demand for Web3 solutions.
The platform itself is expected to go live in Q4 2024, marking a significant step forward in Line Next’s Web3 journey. With its integration of gaming, digital wallets, referral incentives, and developer tools, Line Next hopes to position itself as a leader in the Web3 space, capitalizing on the massive user base of Line’s messaging platform. The upcoming launch will be crucial in determining whether this initiative can drive the kind of user engagement and developer participation that Line Next envisions.
