Gaming Deep - LINE KAIA 101: Next TON or a New Breed?
Gaming Deep Introduction
The fusion of web3 and gaming is inevitable. Web3 gaming is poised to revolutionize game development, distribution, culture, and economic structures. Believing this shift, CARV introduces Gaming Deep, a series dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in Web3 gaming. Our mission is to uncover the social significance and financial potential of these developments, providing readers with early insights into industry trends and major milestones. Staying informed about these changes is crucial for gamers, developers, and enthusiasts alike. By understanding the evolving landscape, you can better navigate and capitalize on emerging opportunities within the gaming ecosystem.
In this inaugural edition, we delve into the LINE KAIA ecosystem to uncover the unique qualities that set it apart.
What's KAIA? Next TON?
KAIA Chain, a high-performance blockchain resulting from the merger of Klaytn and Finschia, aims to drive Web3 adoption in Asia. Leveraging LINE's user base of over 196 million across Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Indonesia, it integrates blockchain services seamlessly into the LINE ecosystem through user-friendly mini-dapps. In comparison, Telegram's TON blockchain boasts a larger global user base of over 950 million and successful blockchain integrations. While Telegram has a broader reach, LINE and KAIA Chain's regional presence in Asia offers localized advantages. Both platforms face challenges in converting users to active Web3 participants and navigating regulations, but their focus on user-friendly interfaces and partnerships positions them for growth in the competitive blockchain space.
Want to join KAIA? Start with these games
KAIA games don’t have the same heavy coin-earning vibe as Telegram’s TON, which is flooded with tap-to-earn games. The KAIA ecosystem offers a more casual experience, with many titles featuring laid-back IP and gameplay that feel more like complete mobile games. However, it’s undeniable that KAIA games could very well adopt a TGE approach in the future. Here are three top games that are worth trying.
Bombie
Bombie is a high-octane zombie-shooting meme game that mixes thrilling action with viral meme culture, backed by Catizen, TON Foundation, LINE NEXT, Binance Labs, and more. As a top-2 finalist in the Kaia Wave Mini Dapp Growth Competition, Bombie transports players to a post-apocalyptic world where battling zombies earns $BOMBIE airdrops. Upgrade your gear and skills to conquer the undead and collect $BOMBIE coins at every level.
Elderglade
Elderglade is a pixel-art match-three game that started as an MMORPG app but shifted to a more relaxed, casual format after joining LINE. Players duel against each other, and the one with the highest score in 10 moves wins. Earn points through duels and boost passive point earnings by upgrading items to ultimately win $ELDE. As a top-2 finalist in the Kaia Wave Mini Dapp Growth Competition, Elderglade offers simple gameplay perfect for casual fun.
Meowtopia
Meowtopia is a unique adventure game where players rescue and nurture rare cats, building their dream cat paradise. The game offers exciting challenges, competitive leaderboards, and Gacha spins, providing endless fun and surprises. Powered by the Kaia blockchain, Meowtopia allows players to farm $METO tokens daily and participate in exclusive airdrops to unlock valuable in-game rewards and NFTs.
How to earn more tokens?
Earn KAIA Instantly
We highly recommend that all new players in the KAIA ecosystem start with the KAIA Official Dapp Portal. KAIA games offer numerous missions on the portal that reward you with KAIA tokens. Complete these simple tasks and collect your rewards in about a week. Please note that each mission can only be completed once, and rewards may only be granted to players who enter the game through the Dapp Portal missions.
Unlock Long-Term Airdrop Rewards
If you're chasing airdrop opportunities, pay special attention to the Dapp Point Rewards section to identify which games have on-chain points, giving you more chances to win airdrops. Also, as an airdrop hunter, note that even with TON's scale, only a few games eventually succeed in TGE. So, don't expect many KAIA games to hit TGE—instead, follow the KAIA Competition Leaderboard to track the top games.
Summary
LINE KAIA taps into its 196 million users to blend social features and gaming, creating endless potential for viral growth. It’s quietly moving millions of casual gamers into Web3 without them even noticing—a huge step for blockchain adoption. The relatively strict account sign up process within the LINE ecosystem, coupled with its user base that exhibits a high willingness to pay, provides developers with strong incentives to create high-quality games that attract real users and encourage sustained spending. While it’s less flashy than Telegram’s TON, LINE KAIA is a sleeper hit—and proof that Web3 games are finally getting good.
About CARV
CARV is building an AI chain ecosystem to enable data sovereignty at scale. By empowering AI agents with secure, unified infrastructure, CARV enables intelligent, collaborative operations through its SVM Chain, offering trustless consensus, cryptographic proofs, and verifiable execution. With the D.A.T.A Framework, CARV enriches AI with high-quality, on-chain and off-chain data, allowing agents to learn, evolve, and collaborate dynamically. With over 15M users and 8M CARV IDs, CARV ensures privacy and data control while providing AI agents with powerful, cross-chain insights, creating a secure, innovative ecosystem for both AI and human collaboration.
Supported by $50M in funding from top-tier investors like Tribe Capital, HashKey Capital, and Animoca Brands, and backed by a team of veterans from Coinbase, Google, and Binance, CARV is committed to fostering a decentralized future where data is a valuable, user-owned asset.
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