Kaia (KAIA) is a next‑generation Layer‑1 blockchain created through the merger of two major ecosystems — Klaytn (backed by Kakao) and Finschia (backed by LINE) — to build a scalable, high‑performance blockchain aimed at driving mass Web3 adoption in Asia. It targets real‑world use cases like stablecoin payments, remittances, decentralized finance (DeFi), and in‑app blockchain experiences integrated with popular messaging apps such as LINE and KakaoTalk, which together reach hundreds of millions of users.