Kaia is a high-performance Layer 1 EVM-compatible blockchain formed through the merger of Kakao’s Klaytn and LINE’s Finschia networks. It aims to accelerate Web3 adoption across Asia by offering rapid transaction speeds (1-second finality), low gas fees, and seamless integration with popular messaging apps like KakaoTalk and LINE. Kaia’s infrastructure supports a wide range of decentralized applications, including DeFi, gaming, and real-world asset tokenization, making it a robust platform for developers and users alike.