Introducing the Co-hosts of Kaia Square Lounge 2024!

KSL2024, themed “Asia’s Gateway to Web3,” will be held from September 2nd and is co-hosted by the Kaia Foundation, LINE NEXT, and DWF Labs. The Kaia Foundation, already building a robust blockchain ecosystem in Asia, is joined by two companies with strong ecosystems and user bases in the region. This collaboration ensures KSL2024 will attract an even richer and more diverse pool of participants. The event will feature high-quality conference topics and a varied event zone, leveraging an extensive network and content base. This article introduces LINE NEXT and DWF Labs, the co-hosts of KSL2024.

LINE NEXT: Building a Global Web3 Ecosystem Focused on Leading-Edge Digital Experiences

LINE NEXT, headquartered in the United States, is dedicated to providing innovative digital experiences through its global Web3 ecosystem and developing future-leading businesses. A prime example is DOSI, their digital commerce platform that’s redefining the digital market by enabling trade in various digital goods such as memberships, game items, and tickets.

The company’s strength lies in offering unique services and exclusive digital benefits tailored to user preferences. LINE NEXT already boasts over 20 million popular digital products from 150 global brands. Drawing on this experience, the company aims to unveil cutting-edge digital products and services to connect more users to Web3 and deliver immersive experiences exclusive to DOSI.

At KSL2024, LINE NEXT will officially launch Kaia Wave, the official Web3 builder program created in collaboration with Kaia. Kaia Wave offers a platform for developing the UX and growth of new decentralized applications (dApps), enabling users to create dApp experiences akin to regular apps. It provides various components necessary for this innovative experience. Notably, it features a powerful marketing package leveraging LINE and Kaia’s resources, offering exposure to 100 million users in LINE’s key markets. The Web3 Creator Alliance is expected to boost viral potential. LINE NEXT plans to showcase various Web3 services through Kaia Wave and expand the Kaia-based Web3 ecosystem.

“KSL 2024 is a pivotal event where LINE NEXT and Kaia join forces to engage directly with ecosystem participants, aiming to further advance the Web3 ecosystem in Asia. We’re committed to empowering more users and developers to harness the full potential of Web3.0 in partnership with Kaia.”
— Young-su Ko, CEO of LINE NEXT

DWF Labs: New generation Web3 investor and market maker

Founded in 2022, DWF Labs specializes in digital asset market making and investment. The company expanded its services to include market making, venture investments, and over-the-counter trading, collaborating with DWF, a professional trader-focused firm established in 2018. DWF employs artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistical methods to execute swift trading strategies in the digital asset market. It handles a variety of products including spot, futures, and options, operating across more than 60 exchanges.

DWF Labs has earned the trust of over 700 companies and institutions. It provides liquidity to more than 25% of the top 100 cryptocurrency projects, exerting significant influence on the broader cryptocurrency market. The company also supports innovative entrepreneurs through liquidity provision, increasing total deposited assets, operating validator nodes, and venture investments.

Meanwhile, as DWF Labs joined the Klaytn Governance Council as a member last April, they are expected to continue their close collaboration for the Kaia ecosystem in the future. With DWF Labs’ robust network as a co-host, KSL2024 is poised to connect attendees with an even more diverse array of global Web3 partners.

“DWF Labs is deeply committed to fostering innovation and growth within the blockchain ecosystem, and we’re thrilled to contribute as a co-host of KSL 2024. Strategic initiatives like the Kaia project and Kaia Wave mark a significant step towards integrating existing platforms across Asia through Web3 technology. DWF Labs is dedicated to supporting Kaia’s journey to become Asia’s preeminent blockchain ecosystem.”
— Andrei Grachev, CEO of DWF Labs