Today, we're diving deep into Hana Network @HanaNetwork — a Web4 project that's making waves for offering a DeFi experience with a TikTok-like interface. Are we entering an era where using a financial app feels like playing a game? Let's break down the reality, the mechanics, and the latest updates leading into its TGE. --- 1: What is Hana? Before we start... some of you might be wondering, “What even is Web4?” Simply put, it's the evolution of Web3 — a user-experience-centric internet. Rather than focusing on money, code, or infrastructure like traditional Web3, Web4 emphasizes intuitive and ongoing user engagement. In that context, Hana positions itself as a hands-on project where the UX is designed to be "intuitive like finance shouldn’t be" and "fun like DeFi usually isn’t." Hana Network brands itself as a "hyper-casual finance" Web4 project. Built with Cosmos SDK, it supports omnichain functionality across BTC, ETH, Solana, and more. Most notably, it markets itself as a TikTok-like experience for interacting with finance — an onboarding gateway to crypto for the masses. --- 2: Gamifying DeFi What really stands out is the UI. DeFi is usually overwhelming for beginners — too many buttons, too much jargon. But Hana breaks this mold by incorporating Hanafuda-style games and NFT collecting. It feels more like a casual game than a finance platform. Users deposit assets into a Vault and earn Hana Points. These points can be used to draw cards or collect NFTs — all within a gamified structure that includes missions, badges, and level-ups. It’s... addictively fun. By the end of Mainnet Phase 1, Hana had accumulated over $40 million in deposits and more than 400,000 unique wallet users. These aren’t small numbers. --- 3: Who's Behind Hana? The Hana team is publicly known — founder Kohei has actively shared his vision through the official site and AMAs. In terms of funding, Hana raised over $5.75 million across rounds in October 2024 and April 2025. Backers include YZi Labs, Babylon, HashKey Cloud, and even previous support from Binance Labs. It's not a VC-led hype machine, but rather a product-first initiative that gained traction through user adoption. --- 4: What is the Hanafuda Vault? At Hana's core is the Hanafuda Vault. Users deposit USDC, ETH, or WBTC to farm Hana Points. These points let you draw NFT cards or gacha-style collectibles, which tie into future Retrodrop eligibility. What's compelling is the active loop: you're not just staking passively. The system encourages regular interaction — similar to a mission pass in gaming. With features like Capsule Shop and level-up rewards, the more you engage, the more you earn. --- 5: TGE and Retrodrop The token distribution is structured around a Retrodrop model — meaning $HANA tokens are distributed based on your past engagement: points, NFT holdings, and task completions. This isn’t a random raffle. It rewards actual effort. TGE is scheduled for July 27, 2025. Until June 24, an Early Access Sale offers $HANA tokens at $0.04 each, with 100% unlocked at TGE. The FDV is set at $40M. The sale is non-refundable and first-come-first-served, with Bitget Wallet collaborating on campaign promotions. --- 6: Hana Gateway's Ambition The next target? A P2P fiat gateway — "Hana Gateway." This feature leverages zk-SNARKs for privacy and enables peer-to-peer crypto-fiat exchange with no KYC. If implemented successfully, it could eliminate reliance on centralized exchanges for asset on/off ramps — a leap toward truly decentralized finance. Though still under development, it's a promising glimpse into a more sovereign crypto future. --- 7: The Experience Speaks for Itself In practice, Hana feels polished. The UI is clean, responsive, and well-designed. It softens the intimidating edges of Web3, making it far more beginner-friendly. Rather than a financial tool, it feels more like a points-based social app — a potentially powerful entry point to onboard the next wave of crypto users. --- 8: Final Thoughts Hana Network is a bold bet at the intersection of finance, entertainment, and social design. It’s not perfect. Security and regulatory challenges remain. But the vision — making DeFi feel fun, accessible, and engaging — is something Web3 desperately needed. As the mobile app launch nears and the TGE draws closer, the next 3 months could determine whether Hana becomes a breakout success or fades into the noise. --- That’s it from LUCIAN @lucianlampdefi . If you enjoyed the breakdown, please like and follow. Catch you next time!