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Gumi joins XPLA mainnet as newest validatorJapanese gaming company Gumi has joined South Korean gaming corporation Com2uS Group’s layer 1 blockchain mainnet XPLA as a new node validator, according to an official announcement on XPLA’s Medium page on Monday (local time).Photo by Shubham’s Web3 on UnsplashEmpowering the XPLA ecosystemThrough this partnership, Gumi is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing transparency, stability and scalability as a validator in the XPLA ecosystem. The collaboration aims to explore new possibilities in blockchain technology and integrate them into the gaming industry, thereby maximizing the benefits for all participants in the ecosystem and connecting game developers with players.Over a decade of global impactSince its establishment in 2007, Gumi has been active in the Japanese and global markets, engaging in various mobile gaming and blockchain projects. Recently, the company has not only been involved in the production of and investment in Web3 games but also operates as a key node operator in multiple blockchain projects. By working with Gumi, XPLA anticipates solidifying its position as a global Web3 gaming industry leader and expanding its influence in the Japanese Web3 market.“Through this partnership, we will gain insights into the Japanese market and strive to create a more reliable ecosystem,” said Paul Kim, leader of the XPLA team.Fortifying trust and redefining the Web3 landscapeXPLA’s validators are responsible for verifying the integrity of the blockchain, analyzing on-chain data to improve operations and ensuring the security of the XPLA ecosystem. By passing a proposal to increase the number of validators from 50 to 80 this year, XPLA aims to create an environment that accommodates more validators, thus building a more robust and trustworthy ecosystem.XPLA is an L1 mainnet that hosts numerous Web3 companies like Oasys, Animoca Brands, YGG, Blockdaemon, Cosmos Station and LayerZero as participants. It has onboarded multiple IP-based hit games like Summoners War: Chronicles, Minigame Party, Ace Fishing: Crew, Idle Ninja Online and The Walking Dead: All-Stars, effectively becoming a global Web3 content and gaming hub.

LINE NEXT Captivates NFT Aficionados with Beta Launch of DOSI LandLINE NEXT, an American-based NFT platform subsidiary of Tokyo-headquartered messaging app developer Line Corporation, has launched the beta version of DOSI Land, the FINSCHIA token (FNSA) reward program on its global non-fungible token (NFT) platform, DOSI. This program aims to provide opportunities for its membership owners, known as DOSI Citizens, to win FNSA.Photo by Markus Winkler on PexelsWeekly token rewardsDOSI Land is a weekly program that rewards FNSA to lottery winners. However, only DOSI Citizens with Level 2 or above are eligible to participate in this event. DOSI Citizens are categorized into four levels, ranging from Level 1 to Level 4. Users can achieve attendance goals, invite friends, and make NFT transactions to elevate their Citizen status. It’s important to note that this program is not available in some countries, including the United States and Japan.DOSI Land comprises three lands: Emerald Orbit, Sapphire Starlight, and Golden Galaxy. Each land is accessible to Citizen Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 users, respectively. Every week, a total of 3,000 FNSA will be distributed, with each land offering different chances of winning the token. Furthermore, each land has three zones, and users can participate in one zone per land. Participation in each zone requires DON, a membership point earned based on the total NFT transaction amount, and Level-up Passes, which are needed to improve Citizen status.DOSI operates the DOSI Citizen Membership system, which rewards users based on their contributions to the ecosystem. Alongside DOSI Land, DOSI has also implemented other reward programs such as DOSI Adventure and DOSI Arcade, offering a variety of NFTs to membership owners.As part of its efforts to expand the DOSI ecosystem, LINE NEXT incentivizes FNSA rewards to users actively engaging in DOSI through DOSI Land. The company plans to continue offering various benefits to DOSI users.DOSI’s presenceSince its beta launch, DOSI has attracted 4.6 million membership owners, facilitating over 410,000 transactions and involving 190,000 traders. These figures are as of May 2023. LINE NEXT cites NFT data analysis platform NFT Go’s statistics to state that DOSI is Asia’s largest and the world’s third largest platform in terms of monthly NFT traders. With its mission to establish a global ecosystem for NFTs and Web3, LINE NEXT aims to foster a thriving NFT platform business.The Finschia FoundationIn March of this year, the Finschia Foundation was established in Abu Dhabi, UAE, by Line Tech Plus, a Singaporean-based subsidiary of Line Corporation. This establishment was an effort to expand the corporation’s global Web3 endeavors. Line Corporation is a subsidiary of Z Holdings, jointly owned by South Korea’s Internet search engine provider Naver and Japanese technology investor Softbank Group.The Finschia Foundation operates Line’s open blockchain mainnet Finschia and rebranded its native crypto asset LINK (LN) to FINSCHIA (FNSA) last month. FNSA is currently listed on crypto exchanges Bithumb, Bittrex, and Huobi, according to CoinMarketCap.

Wemade joins hands with Dubai Chambers to expand Web3 and gaming endeavors in Middle EastSouth Korean blockchain gaming publisher Wemade has partnered with the Dubai Chambers to support each other’s objectives for making advancements in the Web3 and gaming sphere.Photo by Kent Tupas on UnsplashTheir commitments were exchanged when Wemade CEO Henry Chang met with Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, the President and CEO of the Dubai Chambers, during his trip to the United Arab Emirates this week for this year’s Abu Dhabi Finance Week and the Fortune Global Forum, according to industry sources on Tuesday (KST).The Dubai Chambers of the UAE is a non-profit public agency that plays a central role in creating an environment for businesses in Dubai to thrive, thus bolstering the business landscape. It is divided into three sectors — commerce, international and digital economy.A strategic allianceDuring the meeting, the Dubai Chambers pledged to support Wemade’s business expansion in the Middle East region by helping the company establish networks with local organizations and companies. It also vowed to facilitate active exchange between Wemade and the Dubai Chambers’ overseas offices in 27 countries. In turn, Wemade stated that it would strengthen its local business capabilities to contribute to the growth of Dubai’s gaming and Web3 industries.“Dubai is one of the most dynamic regions leading the next-generation gaming industry, and the role of the Dubai Chambers is crucial. Wemade will actively support Dubai’s gaming industry initiatives with the experience and technical expertise that we have accumulated over the years,” Chang said. Lootah also expressed his anticipation for the partnership, reaffirming Dubai’s commitment to fostering a tech-savvy ecosystem.Earlier this month, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, announced a new vision to grow Dubai into one of the top ten cities for gaming in the world by creating 30,000 new jobs and increasing GDP by $1 billion by 2033.Strengthening tiesChang and Lootah’s meeting is the latest development in the budding business relationship between Wemade and the UAE. Previously, a delegation from the Dubai Chambers visited South Korea in September, during which it visited Wemade’s headquarters. Wemade also opened an office in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.