Oasys, a prominent blockchain gaming platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with SK Planet, a leading ICT company in South Korea. This collaboration aims to reshape the landscape of blockchain gaming and digital rewards by leveraging SK Planet's extensive user base and technological capabilities.

Daiki Moriyama, Director of Oasys, expressed confidence in the partnership's transformative impact, stating, "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 optimized for gaming, featuring a highly scalable Layer 1 hub and a specialized Layer 2 solution using Ethereum’s scaling technology. The ecosystem provides game developers with a secure and efficient infrastructure for creating interoperable games.

Notable validators in the Oasys network include SEGA, Ubisoft, and Yield Guild Games, who contribute to the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain. Oasys' comprehensive approach ensures a fast network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network supported by AAA game developers, and a user-friendly blockchain with fast transactions and zero gas fees.

Oasys Ecosystem

Details of the Partnership

The partnership centers around integrating Oasys Hub (Layer 1) with SK Planet's popular digital wallet, UPTN Station. This integration will enable users to access blockchain services seamlessly and stake OAS tokens directly through SK Planet's infrastructure. Additionally, plans are underway to introduce Layer 2 games on Oasys through UPTN Station, thereby expanding gaming options for users.

Jung Incheul, a team leader at SK Planet, highlighted the potential synergy of the partnership, stating, "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, renowned for its data-driven services and web3 innovations, operates OK Cashbag and UPTN Station, playing a pivotal role in integrating technology with user-centric rewards and gaming experiences. 

SK Planet's OK Cashbag, known for its broad network encompassing 75,000 affiliated stores and serving 28 million members, presents a significant opportunity for Oasys to penetrate the Korean market. By partnering with SK Planet, Oasys gains access to a robust distribution channel and a substantial user base, facilitating broader adoption of blockchain gaming in South Korea.

Multi-Platform Gaming Rises in Japan and Korea

Recent research by Niko Partners revealed a significant shift in gaming behavior in Japan and Korea. According to their July 2024 East Asia Gamers Behavior and Market Insights Report, 97 million gamers in these regions are increasingly engaging in multi-platform play.

The report highlights that over 70% of Japanese mobile gamers and 90% of South Korean PC gamers are now playing games across multiple platforms. This marks 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 gaming platforms, demonstrating a growing trend of cross-platform engagement.

Over 90M Gamers in Japan and Korea Play Multi-Platform

Final Thoughts

Looking ahead, the partnership aims to launch new channels for enhanced user engagement and community interaction through UPTN Station. Future plans include integrating UPTN Station into Oasys’ Layer 2 platform, Verse, enabling direct access to collaborative gaming campaigns and content.

This partnership between Oasys and SK Planet signifies a significant step towards mainstream adoption of blockchain gaming, promising exciting opportunities for developers and gamers alike in the evolving web3 landscape. For more information on Oasys and its innovative gaming ecosystem, visit Oasys website.