Oasys, a blockchain gaming platform, has formed a strategic partnership with SK Planet, a major ICT company in South Korea. The collaboration targets blockchain gaming and digital rewards by tapping into SK Planet's large user base and technical infrastructure.
Daiki Moriyama, Director of Oasys, said the partnership represents a significant moment for web3 adoption in South Korea. "This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for web3 adoption in South Korea. It enhances our ability to promote blockchain gaming initiatives and provide developers with unprecedented access to SK Planet's vast user network."
Oasys Partners with SK Planet to Expand Web3 Gaming in Korea
What is Oasys?
Oasys is a blockchain platform built for gaming. It runs a scalable Layer 1 hub and a specialized Layer 2 using Ethereum scaling tech. The platform gives developers secure infrastructure for building interoperable games.
The Oasys network includes validators like SEGA, Ubisoft, and Yield Guild Games, who support its Proof-of-Stake blockchain. The setup delivers fast performance backed by the gaming community, scalability supported by AAA developers, and a user-friendly blockchain with quick transactions and zero gas fees.
Oasys Ecosystem
Details of the Partnership
The partnership integrates Oasys Hub (Layer 1) with SK Planet's digital wallet, UPTN Station. Users will access blockchain services and stake OAS tokens directly through SK Planet's infrastructure. The companies also plan to bring Layer 2 games on Oasys to UPTN Station, expanding the gaming catalog.
Jung Incheul, a team leader at SK Planet, said the integration of Oasys network content IP into UPTN Station will enhance the web3 experience for customers. "We anticipate significant benefits from integrating Oasys network's content IP into UPTN Station, enhancing the web3 experience for our customers."
Games and IPs Part of the Oasys Ecosystem
More About SK Planet
SK Planet operates data-driven services and web3 products, including OK Cashbag and UPTN Station. The company focuses on integrating technology with user rewards and gaming.
OK Cashbag connects 75,000 affiliated stores and serves 28 million members, giving Oasys a direct channel into the Korean market. The partnership provides access to a substantial user base for blockchain gaming in South Korea.
Multi-platform gaming rises in Japan and Korea
A July 2024 report on East Asia gaming behavior shows 97 million gamers in Japan and Korea increasingly play across multiple platforms.
Over 70% of Japanese mobile gamers and 90% of South Korean PC gamers now play on multiple platforms. That's a 30% increase in Japan and a 5% increase in Korea compared to 2023. The top 10% of most-played games in both countries are available on at least two platforms.
Over 90M Gamers in Japan and Korea Play Multi-Platform
Final Thoughts
The partnership plans to launch new channels for user engagement and community interaction through UPTN Station. Future steps include integrating UPTN Station into Oasys' Layer 2 platform, Verse, to enable direct access to collaborative gaming campaigns and content.
The Oasys and SK Planet partnership pushes blockchain gaming closer to mainstream adoption in South Korea, opening opportunities for developers and gamers in the web3 space. For more information on Oasys and its gaming ecosystem, visit the Oasys website.
