Line to Launch 30 Mini Dapps in Early 2024, Expanding Blockchain Integration

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As a seasoned researcher with a keen interest in the intersection of technology and social dynamics, I find Line’s decision to integrate 30 mini-dapps into its platform by January 2024 an intriguing development. Having closely observed the rise and fall of various blockchain projects, I am cautiously optimistic about this move, particularly given the lessons learned from Instagram’s discontinued NFT features and Line’s own limited success with NFT endeavors due to complex user experiences.

By early 2024, the popular Japanese messaging service, boasting more than 196 million active users, plans to integrate 30 mini-applications based on decentralized technology (dapps) onto its platform. This move aims to broaden and strengthen its blockchain ecosystem.

According to Sam Seo, chairman of the Kaia DLT Foundation, the number of decentralized applications (dapps) will grow from the current ones to approximately 150 by the end of Q1 2024. These dapps, which include games, social utilities, and DeFi tools, will function on the Kaia blockchain.

The action signifies a wider shift where social media networks are adopting blockchain technology, as seen after the debut of Web3 games on Telegram’s decentralized network.

The latest move by Line signifies a change in direction from its earlier NFT attempts, which had modest results primarily because of intricate user interfaces. As Seo pointed out, games make up the largest section, along with artificial intelligence chat features and social applications built on blockchain technology.

The strategy adopted by the company mirrors the success of integration-focused utilities found in platforms like WeChat and Telegram, yet it tackles issues faced by previous blockchain projects, such as Instagram’s scrapped NFT features. Furthermore, the aim is to enhance user-friendliness, making dapps shift from specialized tools to commonplace services.

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2024-11-27 14:44