- OverProtocol and Pocket Network partner to make decentralized Web3 infrastructure more accessible and affordable in South Korea.
- SuperBlock becomes Korea’s first Pocket Network gateway, with plans for a KRW stablecoin and dApps hosted on personal nodes.
In a major boost to South Korea’s rapidly evolving Web3 ecosystem, Layer-1 blockchain OverProtocol has announced a strategic partnership with decentralized infrastructure provider Pocket Network. The collaboration aims to make Web3 services faster, more affordable, and more accessible, particularly for startups and everyday users.
A standout outcome of this alliance is the designation of OverProtocol contributor SuperBlock as Korea’s first Pocket Network gateway. This move is expected to lower entry barriers for emerging Web3 startups by subsidizing infrastructure costs, much like cloud credits offered by traditional tech giants.
“Our goal is to make Web3 infrastructure accessible to everyone. Partnering with Pocket creates powerful synergy—enabling us to deliver decentralized, reliable services and empowering users to become active contributors,” said Ben Kim, CEO of SuperBlock and founder of OverProtocol.
OverProtocol’s mission is to enable anyone with a personal computer to run a full node. Its lightweight infrastructure has already deployed more than 3,400 personal nodes across 143 countries, supporting over 150,000 daily active users. This decentralized design not only strengthens security but also ensures scalability without reliance on centralized servers.
Pocket Network, on the other hand, brings its robust decentralized RPC layer to the table. This infrastructure helps applications securely and reliably connect with blockchain data sources. As part of the partnership, the Pocket Network Foundation will offer throughput subsidies via a token swap with OverProtocol, along with technical assistance and ecosystem integration.
A key initiative under this partnership includes building a framework for the distribution of a KRW-pegged stablecoin compliant with Korean regulations. While Pocket will manage backend infrastructure, OverProtocol will push for real-world adoption, especially through platforms like OverFlex, its marketplace that turns vouchers into usable assets.
Looking ahead, both companies are exploring the possibility of creating decentralized content delivery networks (CDNs) using RPC endpoints, potentially giving rise to a new class of dApps hosted entirely on personal nodes.
Edited by Harshajit Sarmah
