Maïlys Mas
Dec 4, 2024
In the fast-paced world of esports, innovation is the key to staying ahead. With the industry's fast rise into the global sports spotlight, operational challenges such as tedious identity verification, fragmented record-keeping, and inefficient player management threaten its growth.
To address these challenges, Hopae has joined forces and signed an MOU with the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) to introduce cutting-edge identity technology—PlayID—into the Esports ecosystem.
This strategic partnership represents a pivotal moment for Korean Esports and the entire industry, aligning with the upcoming Olympic Esports Games in 2025 and KeSPA’s mission to foster global competitiveness.
Hopae and KeSPA MOU: Building the future of Esports
Esports is ready to scale with IDTech
Esports has firmly established itself as a legitimate sport, recently debuting as a medal event at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. With its inclusion in the first Esports Olympics under the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2025, the need for streamlined, secure systems to manage players’ identities and career records has never been more critical.
Kim Young-Man, chairman of KeSPA, shared his enthusiasm: “The combination of Hopae’s proven IDTech and KeSPA’s expertise in Esports management will create a powerful synergy. This will significantly enhance the global competitiveness of Korean Esports.”
KeSPA at the forefront of innovation with PlayID
KeSPA, a key player in Korea’s Esports ecosystem, manages tournaments like the KeSPA Cup, LCK Challengers League, and the Korea-China-Japan Esports Championship.
Recognizing the industry's growing needs, KeSPA trusted Hopae to build an IDTech-powered infrastructure that:
☑️ Modernizes player registration
☑️ Streamlines match record management
☑️ Professionalizes tournament operations
Hopae x KeSPA: A shared vision for excellence
“This partnership marks an important step in digitally transforming Korea's Esports industry,” said Shim Jae-Hoon, CEO of Hopae. “We aim to enable structured career management and trustworthy match record systems to support the healthy growth of the Esports ecosystem.”
This MOU is more than a milestone for Korean Esports—it’s a leap forward for the entire industry. By addressing inefficiencies and fostering transparency, partnerships like this are paving the way for a professional, scalable, and globally recognized Esports ecosystem.
Interested about PlayID, Esports and how to streamline the entire industry? Reach out to esports@hopae.com.
