CEO Choi Soo-hyuk built a distinguished career in Korea’s ICT sector long before venturing into the blockchain industry. His company, SymVerse Labs, developed the blockchain platform ‘SymVerse’ — a name derived from the prefix “Sym” (meaning together) and “Verse” (representing interaction). The name encapsulates his vision of an ecosystem where all participants cooperate and coexist.

1. (The Reality of the Fractal Network) Compared to existing Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) or general interchain technologies, what is the decisive differentiator of the ‘Fractal Network’ emphasized by Symverse in terms of corporate service adoption?

The Fractal Network refers to a structure where Symverse-based mainnets with self-similarity are interconnected. While the existing Ethereum-based L2 is a ‘dependent connection’ method that bundles transaction information onto L1 to save gas fees, the biggest difference is that Symverse’s Fractal Network is a ‘horizontal aggregate’ where independent mainnets combine on an equal footing.

First, it is native interoperability without a third-party intermediary. In the existing L2 environment, an external oracle like ‘Chainlink’ or a centralized bridge system was essential to connect different chains. On the other hand, Symverse assigned a unique network identification number to all mainnets from the design stage. For example, through a SymID starting with 0x003 or 0x005, it is possible to instantly identify which chain the user generated their identity on. In particular, the oracle function is built inside the chain, so when chain A wants to connect with chain B, it only needs to register the information on its own oracle chain. The blockchain itself directly manages the connection with other networks.

Second, it is the ‘economies of scope’ that simultaneously secures corporate expertise and economic efficiency. The required transaction costs (gas fees), processing speeds, and specialized functions vary for each industry or company. The Fractal Network provides a flexible infrastructure where companies can operate their own independent L1 mainnets while combining and aligning with other networks as needed. From an economic perspective, this is the result of internalizing the ‘economies of scope’ on the blockchain, where various services create mutual synergy beyond the limitations of a single network.

Third, it is a seamless integrated environment from the user’s perspective. For companies, user experience is paramount when introducing a service. In the Fractal Network environment, users can access various DApps and assets scattered across multiple mainnets as a one-stop service with just a single Sallt wallet. Sallt serves as a core gateway connecting not only the Symverse ecosystem but also major mainnet assets and has drastically lowered the threshold for real-life adoption by handling complex inter-network movement processes invisibly to the user.

2. (Speed and Stability) ‘1-second block finality’ is a remarkable achievement. Could you explain from an economic perspective how you solved the ‘trilemma’ of decentralization and security while increasing speed?

The ‘Trilemma’ proposed by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin contains the insight that it is difficult to achieve decentralization, security, and scalability simultaneously, and this is like a giant mountain that blockchain technology must overcome. To solve this challenge, Symverse Labs introduced four core strategies that economically and technologically evolved the existing Proof of Stake (PoS) method.

First is the separation of the consensus node group applying game theory. The core of decentralization is the distribution of nodes, and the core of security is the prevention of collusion among nodes. Symverse operates by separating the nodes within the group that generates blocks. A game theory-based voting system was applied to prevent malicious collusion between the group proposing blocks and the group verifying them. Through this, it prevented the monopoly of specific minority powers and maximized the reliability of the network.

Second is securing ‘instant finality’ by unifying slots and epochs. Existing Ethereum is composed of 32 slots of 12 seconds each forming one epoch, and transactions are usually confirmed after two epochs have passed. Conversely, Symverse adopted an innovative PoS method that integrates slots and epochs into one. Within a short slot of 1.4 seconds, the proposer immediately distributes the agreed block including the signatures of the validators. Thanks to this ‘instant finality’, it can be immediately utilized for actual financial transactions at a faster speed than centralized credit card systems without a separate Layer 2 (L2) solution.

Third is blocking MEV through gas fee structure optimization. If the block generation cycle is long like Ethereum, the MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) problem, where the proposer manipulates the transaction order to take additional profits, easily occurs. However, Symverse fundamentally blocked the unfair profits that proposers can gain by arbitrarily changing the transaction order or inserting/excluding specific transactions by adopting a very short block generation cycle and a single gas fee system. This serves as an economic mechanism that simultaneously secures transaction transparency and security.

Fourth is the pursuit of participatory decentralization through stake tokenization. It chose a mining method where multiple stakeholders can participate by tokenizing stakes even within a single node. This is to increase the transparency of individual node operations and solidify the overall decentralization of the network by increasing the actual number of participants. Currently, technological improvements are continuing to continuously expand the scope of decentralization centered around 25 major nodes.

In conclusion, Symverse did not stop at increasing the speed of the blockchain, but found the balance point of the trilemma by combining an advanced consensus algorithm with economic incentives designed so that participants get the greatest benefit when they act honestly.

3. (Self-Sovereign DID) ‘The address itself is sovereignty’… Why is DID essential in the digital sovereignty era with the quantum-resistant identifier ‘SymID’, and how do you see Symverse’s DID technology changing daily life (e.g., payments, authentication)?

Until now, our digital identity has relied on the proofs of big tech companies like Google and Kakao or national institutions. However, this structure holds the fatal weakness of information leakage due to the hacking of central servers, as well as monetization by companies due to data subordination.

DID completely changes this paradigm. Instead of institutions storing information, users keep their authentication information on their own terminals and prove it themselves only when necessary. In other words, ‘true digital sovereignty’ is realized where one no longer needs to get someone else’s permission to prove oneself.

Symverse’s DID technology, SymID, connects this technological philosophy to everyday convenience and safety.

First, the dimension of security changes. SymID, applied with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), perfectly protects users’ assets and identities from the hacking threats of the upcoming quantum computing era. Second, authentication without unnecessary exposure becomes possible. When verifying an adult or one’s identity, instead of handing over all sensitive information like resident registration numbers, one can exercise their rights by transmitting only ‘whether the conditions are met’. Third, everyday activities become valuable. Through the social mining of the Sallt wallet, users’ communication and participation return as fair rewards.

In summary, DID is like a ‘personal seal’ in the digital world. Symverse made this powerful seal the lightest (10 bytes), the safest (quantum-resistant), and the easiest to use (social name service), and put it in every user’s pocket (Sallt wallet). This is the daily life of the digital sovereignty era that we define.

4. (Global Strategy) You are focusing on expanding the global ecosystem starting with the Southeast Asian market including Vietnam. What is Symverse Labs’ global Web 3.0 roadmap and localization strategy?

Symverse Labs is paying attention to Southeast Asia as the optimal market where blockchain technology can be applied first and most deeply into real life. This is because Southeast Asia has a large young population and a very high acceptance of digital services, but at the same time, it is a region with a very strong need for building national-level digital infrastructure and trust systems.

Our global strategy does not simply transplant Korean services, but aims for ‘infrastructure-centric technology partnerships’ tailored to local needs. Specifically, the core is to provide the ‘Fractal Network’ mainnet technology independently developed by Symverse Labs to local partner companies, helping them build services that fit their own national realities directly.

We are particularly focusing on areas that require high security and processing speed, such as coupon and ticket distribution in e-commerce, medical data management, and digital authentication systems. Furthermore, we intend to provide ‘sovereign infrastructure’ that secures data sovereignty for the entire city by incorporating blockchain technology even into the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure essential for building smart cities.

Currently, we are concentrating our capabilities by making Vietnam and Indonesia our strategic bases, and using this as a model, we plan to expand our network across all of ASEAN, including Thailand and the Philippines. Ultimately, our roadmap is to use our successful settlement in Southeast Asia as a steppingstone to advance into the Middle East and Latin America, completing a global blockchain ecosystem where Symverse’s trust technology becomes the foundation of industries anywhere in the world.

5. (Industry Convergence) You mentioned, “Blockchain is not the center of all industries, but it will be an axis of all industries.” In what fields will blockchain be directly and inevitably utilized in daily life in the future?

It is the ‘trust-based sovereign smart city’ field that establishes the safety and sovereignty of the digital self as everyday infrastructure.

Blockchain technology is now entering a stage where it forms the basic physical strength of our lives beyond specific industries. If Bitcoin proved the value of decentralized assets, and Ethereum opened a new horizon for finance through smart contracts, now Symverse intends to complete the ‘last puzzle’ that directly connects that technology of trust to citizens’ daily lives and real-life infrastructure. Under this vision, the reasons why blockchain will inevitably take root in our lives in the future are as follows.

1. Next-generation security standard (PQC) guaranteeing safety in the quantum era.

The advent of quantum computers is demanding a massive turning point in the cryptographic systems that are the foundation of the digital world. In order for future smart cities or national backbone networks to be free from this threat, a new dimension of defense system is essential. Symverse’s quantum-resistant (PQC) mainnet overcame the data bloat problem faced by existing blockchains and realized lightweight yet powerful security.

2. Completion of true ‘Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)’ beyond centralized power.

We communicate with countless digital devices every day, but the initiative over personal information in that process remains subordinate to platforms. Symverse’s ‘SymID’ and ‘inquiry-based SSI’ technology, based on 100 million TPS-level scalability, enable daily lives where one proves their identity without exposing personal information, ranging from transportation and payments to medical services. This is the inevitable process of blockchain functioning as the ‘operating system (OS) of a city’ beyond a technological concept.

Ultimately, the future of blockchain will be determined not by ‘how much technology was used’, but by ‘how much it safely and conveniently changed our lives’. On the path of decentralization paved by previous projects, Symverse will lead the era of Web 3.0 popularization where blockchain melts into citizens’ daily lives and the real economy through quantum-resistant SSI.

6. (Wallet Solution) What is the user experience (UX) strategy you are preparing to make the ‘Sallt’ wallet as familiar to general users as Kakao Pay or Toss?

Sallt is executing the following three core UX strategies to break the prejudice that blockchain wallets are difficult and unfamiliar.

1. Strengthening social functions communicating by ‘name’ instead of complex addresses.

By introducing a name service instead of complex random number wallet addresses, which was the biggest barrier to entry for existing blockchain wallets, users can add friends using intuitive names like Kakao Pay or Toss. Through this, we provide a familiar experience akin to using a general messenger or banking app by building an environment where users can chat in real-time and transfer money instantly within the wallet without moving to separate apps.

2. ‘Content-Asset Management’ integration that makes users stay.

It has evolved into a platform where users routinely explore information, rather than simply an app turned on only to store assets. By internalizing a news feed, we aim for a ‘one-stop’ UX that resolves everything from crypto information exploration to asset management at once. In addition, we maximize accessibility so that users can use seamless services in any environment by simultaneously providing not only a mobile app but also a PC web version.

3. ‘Social mining’ reward system inducing active participation.

We have prepared devices where users can feel fun and benefits simultaneously, much like ‘point accumulation’ or ‘event rewards’ in financial apps. Through ‘social mining’, where users and referrers form a pool and are active, SALLT tokens are paid as rewards according to their contribution to the ecosystem. This provides a positive experience where the very act of using the wallet directly translates into profit for the user.

4. Psychological security based on state-authorized certification (GS Grade 1).

We have not missed the psychological UX of ‘trusting and using’, as well as technological convenience. Through acquiring GS Certification Grade 1, a first in the blockchain wallet industry, and quantum-resistant technology, we have created a trusted environment where users can safely entrust their assets as if using a financial service without anxiety about security.

7. (Partnerships) Symverse Labs is expanding the ecosystem across the entire industry beyond bringing blockchain into real life, what are the key partnership or DApp examples that symbolize this?

Symverse’s strategy for realizing blockchain in real life is pursued in two directions: providing blockchain as an advanced ‘service infrastructure (SaaS)’ and distributing ‘own base services’ with a high user experience level.

First, in terms of service infrastructure, we are building an environment where anyone can easily introduce digital asset trading and authentication functions. The core tool for this, the Sallt wallet, is currently operated in two versions. A ‘general-purpose version’ supporting the asset management of major mainnets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon, and an ‘expandable version’ creating a joint ecosystem with partners through the social mining function. Based on this, we provide various solutions that partners can immediately adopt, such as M2E (Move to Earn), R2E (Run to Earn), voucher and ticket distribution, and point-based e-commerce.

Second, we are realizing total blockchain-based solutions through cooperation with major domestic and international institutions. Domestically, in cooperation with the National Delivery Rider Association, we plan to launch a unique app service in the first half of this year that integrates rider identity verification, customized welfare services, and an exclusive shopping mall. Furthermore, we are combining Symverse’s core strength, Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) technology, with smart city solutions, applying it to secure access control and solar power generation infrastructure management systems.

Third, we are expanding our service territory with custom solutions tailored to the global market. We are providing wallet-based e-commerce systems and marketing incentive solutions tailored to the needs of local overseas companies, and are gradually expanding the service areas. In the long term, we see the integrated solution market, where wallets, commerce, and marketing are organically combined, growing explosively, and Symverse plans to preempt the standard infrastructure as a global leader in this market.

8. (Revenue Model) I am curious about how you are building a revenue structure (Business Model) for sustainable growth as a mainnet company.

Beyond a simple token economy, Symverse Labs is building a stable and sustainable revenue structure based on the technological demands arising in actual industrial fields. Our revenue model largely consists of three axes.

First is the infrastructure establishment and management revenue based on the Fractal Network. We install the Symverse chain and Fractal Network infrastructure for companies or institutions that want to build independent mainnets, and earn operational revenue in exchange for managing them. This is a stable, fixed revenue source generated through technical support services including blockchain node operation and maintenance.

Second is the development and licensing revenue for industry-customized blockchain platforms (BaaS). Recently, the demand for developing and maintaining various platforms applied with blockchain infrastructure services is rapidly increasing. In particular, a data analysis and diagnosis service platform combining AI and blockchain is a revenue model unique to Symverse. We are preparing a stable revenue base by developing high value-added platforms in fields where data integrity and security are key, such as medical diagnostic systems.

Third is service expansion and commission revenue through bundling solutions. In the long term, we are expanding bundling services that provide smart wallets, e-commerce systems, and marketing incentive solutions bundled into one. We also plan to generate user-based revenue through specialized application services such as deep learning-based precision diagnosis services.

9. (Integration with AI) Amidst the recent AI craze, how do you see blockchain complementing the limitations of AI (such as data reliability and control rights), and what is Symverse’s unique roadmap for AI integration?

As AI becomes more advanced, it becomes important to secure the basis for decisions made by artificial intelligence and the transparency of its activities. Symverse Labs is pursuing the integration of blockchain and AI largely on two strategic axes.

First is the establishment of an independent identity system and control environment for AI agents. From a blockchain perspective, autonomously operating AI agents are like ‘accounts’ with a single independent ID. Therefore, smart contracts and interfaces capable of authenticating and controlling their activities are essential. Symverse is building a service system that securely controls the network access and activities of AI agents utilizing its own Oracle Chain. Once these foundational technologies are secured, we plan to introduce a ‘dedicated blockchain for AI agents’ within the Fractal Network in the future to support secure data exchange and transactions between AIs.

Second is the advanced enhancement of user experience and transaction automation through LLMs (Large Language Models). Symverse’s Sallt wallet has already introduced an LLM to its chat service, providing an innovative UX. Instead of complex operations, users can perform name service (SNS)-based remittances or transactions through everyday chatting. In other words, we have implemented ‘intelligent transaction automation’ where AI grasps the user’s intent and the blockchain safely executes it.

In conclusion, blockchain will become a transparent recording device that solves the black box problem of AI. While continuously advancing AI-driven services using LLMs, Symverse will realize true digital self-sovereignty in the AI era by providing an infrastructure capable of preventing the forgery of data generated by AI and tracking its activity history.

10. (Message) What is CEO Choi Soo-hyuk’s unique ‘Keyword for 2026’ that you want to convey to the holders who have believed in and waited for Symverse’s growth, and to the subscribers of Blockchain Today?

2026 will be a year of massive upheaval in all fields of economy and technology. In the digital asset market, the global settlement of stablecoins and Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization will take hold as the mainstream, and technologically, a new era will open where AI leads structural changes in employment and services, and quantum computing threatens existing security systems.

Facing these massive waves, Symverse Labs has built up foundational physical strength more solidly than anyone else over the past few years.

First, we respond with ‘prepared technology’. When everyone discusses the threat of quantum computers, Symverse has already preempted the standard of future security through our quantum-resistant (PQC) mainnet. In addition, we have secured a fundamental technological advantage by building a trust infrastructure where AI agents can operate safely on the blockchain.

Second, we prove it with ‘profit and expansion’. 2026 is the year when the technological prowess we have accumulated combines with the real economy to blossom into a substantial profit platform. Symverse’s Fractal Network will operate in various industry sectors such as medical, finance, and smart city infrastructure, and you will physically experience the value of the ecosystem.

Symverse’s philosophy lies in ‘Together (Sym)’ and ‘Interaction (Verse)’. Because of the support of the holders and subscribers who have waited for Symverse’s growth with unchanging faith all this time, we were able to continue innovating without wavering.

2026 will be the inaugural year where Symverse Labs leaps beyond being a simple mainnet developer to become the standard infrastructure that guarantees the trust of the global digital economy. So that your patience and support can turn into certainty and joy, I and all the executives and employees of Symverse Labs will open the path from the very forefront.

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