#RideTheKaiaWave

Kaia Chain is a Layer 1 Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain formed by the merger of Klaytn (developed by Kakao) and Finschia (developed by LINE), officially launched on August 29, 2024.

It aims to drive Web3 adoption in Asia by leveraging the massive user bases of KakaoTalk (over 45 million users in South Korea) and LINE (over 200 million users across Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Indonesia), totaling over 250 million potential users. Below is an analysis of Kaia Chain’s recent developments, its potential role in the context of global trade and tariffs, and its future outlook.

Recent Developments of Kaia ChainBased on available information, here are the key updates and features of Kaia Chain as of May 23, 2025:Technical Capabilities:High Performance:

Kaia processes 4,000 transactions per second (TPS) with 1-second block finality using an optimized Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (pBFT) consensus mechanism, making it one of the fastest EVM-compatible blockchains. Gas fees are approximately one-tenth of Ethereum’s, enhancing cost efficiency.EVM and Interoperability: Kaia supports Ethereum smart contracts with minimal modifications and plans to integrate CosmWasm, enabling compatibility with Cosmos-based projects. It also supports cross-chain bridges for seamless interaction with other blockchains.

Network Architecture: Kaia operates three subnetworks: Core Cell Network (for transaction processing), Endpoint Node Network (for API handling), and Service Chain Network (for dApp-specific auxiliary chains), enhancing scalability and customizaEcosystem Growth:Integration with Messaging Apps: Kaia’s integration with KakaoTalk and LINE allows users to access Web3 services (e.g., DeFi, NFTs, gaming) through familiar Web2 interfaces, reducing onboarding friction. A new SDK enables developers to create mini-dApps within LINE