LINE, the popular messaging service in Asia, has launched its new Mini Dapps and Dapp Portal. This move could bring blockchain technology, often called “Web3,” to millions of everyday users. While Telegram showed how chat apps can host decentralized games and apps, LINE wants to make it easy for more people to discover, play and trade digital assets without leaving the trusted LINE Messenger app.
What is the Dapp portal?
The Dapp portal is a hub within LINE Messenger where people can find and use ‘Mini Dapps’. These Mini Dapps are small web-based applications built on blockchain technology. Users do not need to download separate apps or set up complicated crypto wallets.
LINEs Kaia Wallet, part of the Dapp Portal, handles all digital items for them. That means newcomers can try out Web3 services without having to worry about private keys or long strings of letters and numbers. It’s a simple idea: if you can chat, you can explore these new blockchain tools.
Many people see Web3 as the future of the Internet because it shifts control from large corporations to ordinary users. LINE wants to be at the forefront of that shift. Offering Mini Dapps can attract creators, developers, and everyday people curious about digital assets, such as tokens and NFTs (unique digital items).
This expansion also responds to the growing interest in blockchain across Asia, especially in places like Japan, Taiwan and Thailand, where LINE is extremely popular.
Meet the first Mini Dapps
LINE has introduced 32 Mini Dapps built with the Kaia Wave program. A highlight is Bombie and Cattea, created by Pluto Studio, which previously attracted 43 million users in just six months. There is also Captain Tsubasa -RIVAL, inspired by a famous football manga loved in many Asian countries.
Another Dapp called Superz rewards users who stay fit, proving that blockchain apps are not limited to gaming or finance. Whether you like football, cuddly characters or healthy living, there is probably a Dapp that piques your interest.
Explore Dapp Portal in LINE Messenger
Getting started with the Dapp Portal is easy: just open the official account in LINE Messenger and you’re good to go. When you land on the “Home” screen, you will find a quick overview of your rewards and any missions waiting for you. These missions may require you to play a short game, try out a new feature, or grab a unique NFT. Completing them will earn you KAIA Coins, Dapp Points, or even more NFTs, making it a fun and hassle-free way for anyone (especially newcomers) to enter the world of blockchain.
KAIA Coins are tokens that you can earn instantly, but you must set up and link your Kaia wallet to claim them. Dapp points are earned by participating in tasks, and you can later exchange them for coins. Some missions also offer NFTs as rewards, giving you unique digital collectibles to keep, trade or show off.
Play, trade and market
- Playback tab: Discover a wide range of Mini Dapps by category or popularity. Each Dapp has its own page detailing missions and any special items it offers.
- Trading section: Exchange, buy and cash out digital assets. You can quickly convert KAIA coins or trade other tokens. Transaction fees and steps are clearly explained so you know exactly what to expect.
- Market section: Browse, buy or sell NFTs from various Dapps. You can compare prices at a glance and put your unwanted NFTs up for sale with just a few taps.
My Page acts as your personal dashboard for everything digital in the Dapp Portal. It shows your full range of tokens and NFTs, along with your balance of KAIA coins, Dapp points, and other rewards you’ve collected.
From here you can organize your favorites, keep track of everything you’ve collected, and decide what to do next. Whether you’re a new user or an experienced NFT collector, My Page simplifies the way you manage and enjoy your blockchain assets.
How does this compare to Telegram?
Telegram has proven that messenger-based Web3 services can work by hosting several popular crypto games and mini-apps on the TON blockchain.
What sets LINE apart is its deep local presence and the trust it has built over the years. Many people in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand trust LINE for their daily communications and even payments. That kind of loyalty can make all the difference when it comes to introducing new blockchain features.
LINE’s focus on an all-in-one platform could also attract more developers, who can use the Kaia Wave program and software tools to create their own Mini Dapps.
Why Asia is excited about Web3
Asia has a reputation for quickly adopting new technology. For example, in Japan and South Korea, blockchain and NFTs have become popular in gaming, arts and entertainment. Governments in the region often support or regulate these industries in ways that enable them to innovate.
LINE’s local expertise allows it to design features that fit these cultures, so it is better able to meet users’ needs than a global app that doesn’t understand local customs. If LINE’s Web3 features become mainstream in core markets, that success could spread to other regions and drive broader adoption of decentralized apps.
A look into the future
As LINE adds more Mini Dapps, it may face some challenges. Scaling up to handle millions of transactions can be difficult, and regulators continue to update the rules around crypto in different countries. Yet there is a huge opportunity here.
Services like NFT trading, DeFi (decentralized finance), and even digital identity management could find a home in a trusted messaging environment. LINE’s plan to introduce more than 1,000 Mini Dapps by 2025 shows that it is serious about staying ahead. If all goes well, LINE could become a leading example of how messaging platforms can drive Web3 adoption.
Editor’s Note: Written with the help of AI – Edited and fact-checked by Jason Newey.
