In a groundbreaking move for the Web3 gaming industry, METABORA, a leading global casual game developer and blockchain project operator, has announced a strategic partnership with LINE NEXT Inc., a subsidiary of LINE dedicated to expanding the global Web3 ecosystem. This collaboration, revealed on July 14, 2025, aims to distribute innovative Web3 games through LINE's Messenger-based Dapp Portal, marking a significant step forward in accessible blockchain gaming.
Based in Seongnam, South Korea, METABORA, led by Co-CEOs Lim Young-Jun and Choi Se-hoon, will leverage LINE NEXT's platform to reach a broader audience. The Dapp Portal, built on the KAIA ecosystem, allows users to access Mini Dapps—decentralized applications including games and social features—directly within the LINE Messenger app, eliminating the need for separate installations.
Since its launch in January 2025, the Dapp Portal has attracted over 100 million cumulative users, showcasing its massive potential for game distribution. Through this partnership, METABORA aims to expand its footprint in the Web3 gaming space by offering seamless access to its titles, enhancing user engagement with blockchain-based entertainment.
The collaboration also focuses on integrating BORA Utility for in-game payments and gas abstraction, simplifying transactions for players. This move is expected to lower entry barriers for non-crypto-savvy users, making Web3 gaming more inclusive and user-friendly.
LINE NEXT, under the leadership of CEO Youngsu Ko, continues to drive innovation in the Web3 sector, and this alliance with METABORA reinforces its commitment to fostering a robust global ecosystem. Both companies are poised to redefine how gamers interact with decentralized technologies through this initiative.
As the Web3 gaming market continues to grow, with projections estimating a market size of USD 182.98 billion by 2034 according to recent industry reports, partnerships like this are crucial for shaping the future of interactive entertainment. METABORA and LINE NEXT are setting a new standard for accessibility and innovation in the space.
Alfred Lee
