METABORA, a global casual game developer, has announced a strategic partnership with LINE NEXT Inc., a subsidiary of LINE Corporation dedicated to enhancing the global Web3 ecosystem. This collaboration aims to distribute Web3 games through LINE’s Dapp Portal, a platform that allows users to engage with various decentralized applications directly within the LINE Messenger app. The announcement was made on July 13, 2025, from Seongnam, South Korea.
The Dapp Portal, which launched in January 2025, has already attracted significant attention, boasting over 100 million cumulative users. It provides a seamless experience by allowing users to access Mini Dapps, including games and social features, without the need for separate installations. Through this partnership, METABORA and LINE NEXT intend to enhance the gaming ecosystem within this portal, making Web3 games more accessible to a broader audience.
As part of the collaboration, METABORA will leverage its extensive network of development partners to supply high-quality Web3 games to the Dapp Portal. Meanwhile, LINE NEXT will facilitate marketing efforts for these games, ensuring they reach an even wider audience. The partnership seeks to capitalize on the growing interest in Web3 gaming by combining METABORA’s expertise in game development with LINE NEXT’s vast user base.
Another key aspect of this partnership is the expansion of the BORA token utility within the Mini Dapp ecosystem. METABORA plans to implement a payment infrastructure that enables users to purchase in-game items for upcoming titles using the BORA token. This system will also feature Gas Abstraction technology, allowing players to make in-app purchases without needing KAIA tokens to cover gas fees. This feature is expected to be fully operational in the latter half of 2025.
With the goal of increasing the BORA token’s value beyond the BORA Chain, METABORA aims to establish a broader integration across the Web3 landscape. Additionally, both companies are committed to researching and developing infrastructure to support stable coins like USDT, which will further enhance the Web3 gaming experience within the LINE ecosystem.
Co-CEO of METABORA, Lim Young-Jun, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re pleased to partner with LINE NEXT, a company making remarkable strides in the global Web3 gaming market with its vast user base. Through our strong network of development partners, we will carefully select and bring high-quality games to the Dapp Portal, working together to create a leading example of Web3 gaming reaching a mainstream audience.”
On the other side, Kim Woosuk, Chief Strategy Officer at LINE NEXT, emphasized the potential for success, saying, “Through this partnership with METABORA, we look forward to creating a major success case for Mini Dapp. Moving forward, we will continue working closely together across multiple fronts, including enabling USDT stablecoin support to improve game onboarding and the overall user payment environment.”
METABORA stands out as a developer and service operator within the blockchain platform BORA, which fosters innovation across games, sports, and entertainment. The BORA ecosystem links various industry partners, driving collaboration and technological advancement. With BORA listed on major global cryptocurrency exchanges, METABORA continues to enhance accessibility and expand the usability of its content across the Web3 landscape.
This partnership with LINE NEXT marks a significant step in METABORA’s mission to redefine the gaming experience in the evolving Web3 space, potentially setting a new standard for how games are developed and distributed.
