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Web3 firm Carrieverse has entered into a strategic partnership with the South Korean division of the public decentralized network the Internet Computer, ICP.Hub Korea, to expand their respective blockchain ecosystems, according to an article published by local news outlet Newspim on Thursday (KST). The two firms plan to create content and collaborate on marketing strategies.Photo by Scott Graham on UnsplashRevolutionizing blockchainThe Internet Computer brings autonomous serverless cloud functionality to the Internet, allowing builders to bring Web3 services and enterprise systems to the public. It was launched in May 2021 after five years of development by the Swiss non-profit organization DFINITY Foundation. The network is also known for its Web2 and Web3 interoperability, scalability, sustainability and tamperproof software. In particular, it employs a reverse gas model unlike most EVM-compatible blockchains, which allows end users to view and utilize smart contracts with just a standard web browser without setting up a wallet or own token assets. ICP, the Internet Computer’s native token, is currently ranked 16th on CoinMarketCap’s price rankings by market capitalization, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.6 billion.  Navigating the Web3 sphereMeanwhile, Carrieverse’s Web3 services include a metaverse, a blockchain gaming platform called Cling and the card strategy role-playing game (RPG) Superkola Tactics, which is playable on Cling. These platforms are governed by the Carrieverse token ($CVTX), which is listed on several crypto exchanges like Bitget and BingX. The firm was also selected to join the UAE’s Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) in November to establish a local subsidiary that will serve as a hub to expand the company’s global Web3 ecosystem. Together, the two parties are expected to pave new paths in the South Korean Web3 industry.

NuriFlex Holdings partners with Catalyx Exchange to explore security tokens and RWAsNuriFlex Holdings Inc., the Canadian parent company of South Korean IoT solutions provider NuriFlex Co., Ltd., has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, Catalyx. According to a report by the Korea Economic Daily, this collaboration is designed to facilitate both entities’ entry into the markets of security token offerings (STOs) and real-world assets (RWAs).Photo by Chris Liverani on UnsplashNuriFlex Group’s diverse portfolio and industry experienceWith a 30-year track record, NuriFlex Group has supplied global utility companies with robust software platforms designed for handling vast amounts of data. Beyond this, the group manages an array of services, including blockchain-based digital payments, a social dating metaverse known as NuriTopia and Web3 wallet services. Furthermore, NuriFlex Group has established a business network to support central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives in Central and South America as well as Africa. Leveraging its longstanding industry presence and extensive connections, NuriFlex Group strives to venture into the sectors of STOs and RWAs.Canadian crypto exchange since 2019Meanwhile, Catalyx Exchange, established in 2019 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, is known to have the management and technological expertise necessary to operate trading platforms for security tokens and RWAs.An official from NuriFlex Group conveyed their enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing their collective goal to lead the way in innovation. They intend to jointly launch a platform that is not only secure and efficient but also fully compliant with the laws and regulations of the country in which they operate.A representative from Catalyx also shared a positive outlook, noting that the exchange has been gearing up to branch out into the STO and RWA sectors for several years. They expressed their pleasure at having the opportunity to collaborate with NuriFlex Holdings on this venture.

Wemade Partners with Katnappe to Bring Arcade Game to Blockchain PlatformSouth Korean blockchain game developer Wemade has entered into a partnership with Katnappe sp. z o.o. to introduce Hoomeez, a multiplayer casual arcade game from the Poland-based indie game publisher, onto Wemade’s blockchain gaming platform, WEMIX PLAY.Hoomeez has been developed by Sourena Games Studio and is made accessible to players worldwide through Katnappe, which was established in 2008.Photo by Shubham Dhage on UnsplashAddition of casual gamesThanks to this partnership between these two entities, users of WEMIX PLAY will now have the opportunity to engage in casual games like racing, ball games, hazard elimination, and coin collection, using cartoon avatar Hoomie, and compete with friends from around the world.Through collaborations with game companies across North America, Europe, and Asia, Wemade has been strengthening the competitiveness of WEMIX PLAY, and its commitment extends to acquiring a broader range of games encompassing various genres.Omnichain network developmentWemade’s global collaborations extend beyond the realm of gaming and encompass the development of the Web3 ecosystem. Recently, Wemade’s WEMIX Foundation forged a strategic partnership with oracle solutions provider Chainlink Labs in order to establish an omnichain network named the Unbound Networking and Accelerating Growth Initiative (Unagi). Blockchain oracles allow developers to bring data from off-chain sources onto the blockchain.In this collaborative effort, the two companies will implement the Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) into Unagi’s core engine, unagi(x). The integration of CCIP will facilitate the creation of a decentralized omnichain messaging protocol, enhancing the ability to conduct swift and secure transactions between on-chain and off-chain systems.Furthermore, Chainlink Labs will become the inaugural member of the Certified Organizations for Unagi Round Table (COURT), a group dedicated to advancing technological research and development with the aim of nurturing a sustainable omnichain ecosystem.Leveraging the support of Unagi, the WEMIX Foundation is working towards connecting diverse blockchains to construct an extensive Web3 ecosystem. Additionally, the foundation is committed to an ongoing recruitment drive for global partners, seeking to expand the ranks of COURT members in pursuit of technological innovation.Sergey Nazarov, the co-founder of Chainlink Labs, shared his excitement about collaborating with Wemade to further the widespread adoption of Web3 games. He mentioned that Chainlink’s CCIP will open new horizons for unagi(x) in the blockchain sphere and help it secure interoperability between different blockchain networks.Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade, resonated with this perspective. He emphasized that their partnership stems from a mutual goal of advancing technological innovation and shaping the blockchain’s future. Chang expressed that Chainlink’s CCIP will bolster the Korean company’s efforts in enhancing its user-centric Web3 gaming platform.