NEAR Foundation and Mirae Asset Join Forces to Revolutionize Web3 Finance

In an exciting development, NEAR Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with Mirae Asset, a subsidiary of Mirae Asset Global, Asia’s largest financial group and a prominent player in the financial services industry. This collaboration aims to propel the further development of Web3 technology, ushering in a new era of innovation in the finance sector.

NEAR Foundation and Mirae Asset are teaming up to expand the Web3 business domain and take the lead in shaping the global financial paradigm. Their joint efforts will focus on conducting research and collaboration, as well as organizing global events to enhance brand awareness. Through this strategic partnership, they aim to establish a robust mutual support system that strengthens the Web2/Web3 business network.

Mirae Asset, an investment specialist with aspirations to become a global top-tier investment bank, offers a range of competitive services in major business areas, including corporate finance, trading, wealth management, and private equity investments. Moreover, Mirae Asset is at the forefront of innovation in the finance industry through its involvement in the “Next Finance Initiative” (NFI), alongside prominent Korean companies such as SK Telecom and Hana Financial Group.

NEAR Foundation: Empowering the Web3 Ecosystem

NEAR Foundation is a global Layer 1 protocol that prioritizes usability. The NEAR Protocol incorporates the FastAuth feature, which provides users with a seamless login experience similar to email authentication. Additionally, NEAR offers blockchain solutions to Web2 companies and developers through its blockchain operating system, BOS. This approach lowers barriers to entry, enabling existing companies and users familiar with traditional financial services to readily embrace the new financial ecosystem and contribute to the development of innovative financial services.

Ahn In-sung, Head of the Digital Division at Mirae Asset, expressed their commitment to innovation and the development of foundational blockchain technology, underpinning the industry. They emphasized the active collaboration with exceptional blockchain communities like NEAR Foundation to incorporate Web3 technology into their global business.

Marieke Flament, CEO of the NEAR Foundation, highlighted the partnership with Mirae Asset as a platform to showcase the capabilities of NEAR Protocol and its powerful BOS system, poised to transform the finance industry. Flament expressed enthusiasm about supporting this significant collaboration, playing a pivotal role in revolutionizing the future of Web3 finance.

Scott Lee, General Manager of NEAR Korea Hub, emphasized the expansion of NEAR Foundation’s reach through partnerships with industry leaders. Lee cited the onboarding of gaming industry leaders, including Kakao Games Bora, WeMade, and Netmarble, as well as the involvement of Mirae Asset, a pioneering force in the financial industry. This expansion aims to actively drive the transformation of the existing financial paradigm.