Quick Breakdown:
- WEMADE unveils STABLE ONE, a KRW stablecoin mainnet targeting global adoption.
- Open-source release set for October, with testnet in November.
- Full launch expected in Q1 2026, promising compliance, speed, and transparency.
WEMADE has formally entered the Korean won-backed stablecoin market, announcing the launch of its dedicated blockchain mainnet, STABLE ONE, at its “PROJECT STABLE ONE” event. The initiative marks the company’s push to globalize K-Finance by positioning the won as a key currency in the digital asset economy.
STABLE ONE : WEMADE Declares Vision for ‘Globalization of K-Finance’🌍💴
At today’s PROJECT STABLE ONE event, #WEMADE unveiled STABLE ONE — a next-gen KRW stablecoin mainnet built for security, compliance, and speed ⚡️
Handles 3,000+ TPS, seamless Ethereum compatibility, and… pic.twitter.com/G7eLk42DPv— WEMIX (@WemixNetwork) September 18, 2025
The firm outlined three commitments: accelerating mass adoption of KRW stablecoins to resolve inefficiencies in payments, building a blockchain optimized exclusively for stablecoins, and providing transparent infrastructure that guarantees stability and compliance.
Vice President Shane Kim compared the effort to the rise of K-Culture, saying the Korean won could similarly fuel financial innovation when paired with blockchain-powered stablecoins.
Technical edge and market integration
According to CTO Yong-woon Ahn, STABLE ONE is engineered to compete with global stablecoin issuers through interoperability, high-performance processing, and regulatory alignment. The platform is fully compatible with Ethereum, allowing existing services to migrate seamlessly. It also supports over 3,000 transactions per second, meeting Korea’s payment demands.
User experience is enhanced with “Native Fee” functionality, enabling transaction fees to be paid directly in stablecoins. Dedicated transaction lanes and APIs tailored for Korea’s financial IT systems further aim to ease enterprise adoption.
During a live demo, WEMADE showcased issuance, bridging, burning, and transfers of a prototype stablecoin named “KRC1,” including a simulated merchant payment, underscoring its real-world application.
Roadmap toward Q1 2026 launch
WEMADE will release STABLE ONE’s source code as open-source in October, followed by a testnet in November. The full mainnet launch is targeted for the first quarter of 2026, pending stability verification.
The company emphasized that its seven years of blockchain development have laid the foundation for this next-generation infrastructure, aimed at supporting Korea’s financial system while expanding into global markets.
Notably, South Korea advanced plans to exchange cryptocurrency transaction data with tax authorities worldwide, a move that significantly expanded oversight of digital assets. The Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed on September 1 that it would soon issue detailed regulations for implementing the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF).
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