Introduction HANA NETWORK: From CEX to Hypercasual Finance

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Feb 22, 2025

Unitypad Introducing HANA Network – From CEX to Hypercasual Finance

Centralized exchanges (CEX) have long dominated the crypto onboarding process, offering a largely passive experience where users simply hold and trade assets. However, today’s digital landscape craves more dynamic and interactive platforms—enter HANA Network, a pioneer of Hypercasual Finance with integrated social network effects. Rather than passively storing value on a CEX, HANA Network enables users to actively “give,” tip, and collaborate across popular social platforms like Twitter, TikTok, and Telegram. By incorporating real-time interactions, gamification, and user-driven distribution, HANA Network is set to lower the barriers between crypto and everyday life, replacing passive “ownership” with engaged participation.

Embracing Web4: Interactive, Mobile, and Real-Time

To understand HANA Network’s approach, we need to grasp the shift from Web3 to Web4:

Interactive

In Web1, users only “read.” Web2 added “write,” and Web3 introduced “own.” Yet simply owning crypto assets remains largely passive. In Web4, action takes center stage. User interactions—like tipping, co-creating, and viral sharing—propel exponential growth through social networks.

Mobile UX (Retail-Focused)

Web1 and Web3 focused on technical infrastructure, often ignoring user-friendliness. Web2’s success came from slick mobile experiences that brought the internet to everyone. Web4 combines existing DeFi infrastructure with casual, mobile-first applications—lowering entry barriers so even non-crypto natives can join.

Real-Time (Synchronous Communication)

Web1 was static and asynchronous, while Web2 introduced live streams and real-time chats. Many Web3 projects still rely on long discussion threads and forum proposals. In Web4, near-instant tipping, feedback, and streaming events become the norm, giving rise to lively and interactive social finance.

What HANA Network Solves

Onboarding Complexity
Traditional CEX demands KYC and complicated processes. HANA provides no-fee, trustless P2P on/off ramps—streamlining access for new users and enabling frictionless transitions to on-chain activities.

Chain Abstraction
Technical challenges with L1/L2 bridging often deter mass adoption. HANA hides these complexities behind a user-friendly gateway layer, so users can focus on fun, not protocols.

Global South Focus
Emerging markets rely on mobile payments and P2P transactions. HANA’s approach welcomes unbanked and underbanked populations, forging more inclusive access to crypto.

Real-Time Network Effects & the Power of Social

HANA Network capitalizes on immediate, interactive engagement. Tipping a friend on Twitter or battling in a card match can quickly amplify user numbers as they share experiences. This self-reinforcing loop of enjoyment, community, and social proof is at the heart of Hypercasual Finance.

The Fantasy Top Example

In Fantasy Top, users acquired KOL (Key Opinion Leader) cards whose values shifted with influencer attention on Twitter. This fueled energetic community involvement and reshaped the dynamics of Crypto Twitter. Similarly, HANA Network emphasizes viral potential through real-time interactions—whether it’s team-based card play or live tipping events.

$HANA Token Utility: Powering the Hypercasual Experience

Within HANA Network’s Hypercasual Finance ecosystem, the token serves multiple pivotal roles:

Access & Utility

On/Off Ramp Fees: Users pay minimal fees (or sometimes none) in tokens for P2P and trustless gateway transactions.

In-App Purchases & Tipping: Social interactions like tipping and gifting are facilitated by the token, creating a more engaging experience for participants.

Governance & Community Influence

Voting & Proposals: Token holders can participate in protocol decisions—ranging from parameter adjustments to feature upgrades—ensuring the network grows in a community-driven manner.

Staking & Restaking: By staking tokens, participants help secure the network and gain extra rewards through integrations with restaking protocols (e.g., EigenLayer, Babylon).

Reward Mechanisms

Play-to-Earn & Gamification: The token can be earned through games like Hanafuda or other social-finance mini-apps, encouraging community participation and viral user growth.

Liquidity Incentives: Liquidity providers and active contributors receive tokens as rewards, sustaining a robust market and high engagement levels.

Social Network Effects

Collaborative Campaigns: Users can pool tokens for team-driven events or group tipping, amplifying organic distribution on Twitter, TikTok, etc.

Peer-to-Peer Transfers: The token enables seamless P2P flows, weaving crypto into everyday social interactions without the friction of centralized exchanges.

Technical Foundations: Gateway Features & Restaking

Proof of Stake + TSS:
Built on the Cosmos SDK and Tendermint, HANA employs Threshold Signature Scheme to securely connect with Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other chains.

Consumer Apps × Restaking:
HANA fosters consumer apps integrated with restaking solutions like EigenLayer and Babylon. The synergy yields better security, broader liquidity, and a more compelling user experience.

Roadmap

Team

The Founder and core team have around 5 years of professional experience in on/off-ramp and onboarding in the Asian market.

Six core members, and twelve in total who has development and design experience at Google, Polkadot, Japanese CEX.

Backers & Collaborations

Incubated by Binance Labs; $4M raised from top crypto builders.
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Learn More and Get Involved

Ready to explore the transformative potential of HANA Network? Dive deeper and connect with the community through the following channels:

Website: https://www.hana.network/
Twitter: https://x.com/HanaNetwork
App: https://hanafuda.hana.network/

Secure Launch Process

This deal is offered by members of this Private Members Club for a Special Round allocation of the $HANA. Any member who wants to join can apply, application does guarantee an allocation.

As always, members with Locked $UNITY of at least 3,000,000 can receive a guaranteed allocation provided that individuals (and entities) pass KYC (jurisdictional restrictions apply). Token allocation depends on your tier. Any unclaimed allocations after the initial funding round will be offered to members who might otherwise be ineligible.

Visit the Unitypad Dashboard to check your tier. You can add more UNITY to increase your tier. To learn more about Locking, read our comprehensive blog post.

Participation and Allocation

Private Round is open members not domiciled in the USA or UN-sanctioned countries. Allocation is based on your tier score and KYC verification.

Disclaimer: All UnityPad private member deals are created by members and not by Unitypad. Unitypad acts as the marketing platform.

Unitypad private deals dates and details are subject to change. This is not an endorsement, partnership, or offer for investment by any entity. Digital assets carry a high level of risk. Participation is performed at your own risk. Exercise caution and conduct your own due diligence.