This press release announces a strategic partnership between METABORA and LINE NEXT to expand the Web3 gaming ecosystem within LINE’s mini Dapp platform.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
Collaboration Goal: To distribute Web3 games through LINE’s Mini Dapp portal, making them more accessible to a mainstream audience.
METABORA’s Role:
Will supply Web3 games to the Dapp Portal, leveraging its network of development partners and global game development/publishing experience.
Will expand the utility of its BORA token within the LINE Messenger-based mini Dapp ecosystem.
Plans to implement a payment infrastructure for in-game item purchases using the BORA token.
Will implement Gas Abstraction technology to allow users to make in-app purchases wiht BORA without needing KAIA tokens for gas fees. This is expected in the second half of the year.
Aims to increase the BORA token’s value and integration across the broader Web3 ecosystem.
LINE NEXT’s Role:
Will expand accessibility to Web3 games and support their marketing through its platform.
Will collaborate with METABORA on researching and developing infrastructure for stablecoin support (like USDT) to improve user onboarding and payment environments.
Key Quotes:
Lim Youngjun (METABORA Co-CEO): emphasizes bringing high-quality games to the Dapp Portal and creating a leading example of Web3 gaming reaching a mainstream audience.
Kim Woosuk (LINE NEXT CSO): Highlights the potential for a major success case for Mini Dapps and the importance of stablecoin support for user experience.
About METABORA: Described as a casual game developer and operator of the BORA blockchain platform, focusing on innovation and collaboration across games, sports, and entertainment. The BORA Portal offers GameFi services like NFT trading and DeFi features.
In essence, this partnership aims to bridge the gap between traditional gaming audiences on LINE and the emerging world of Web3 gaming by providing a curated selection of games and a smoother user experience through token utility and gas fee abstraction.
