Upbit Katana Network Listing: KAT Goes Live on KRW/BTC/USDT

Upbit Katana Network listing went live as South Korea’s Dunamu-backed exchange added Katana Network (KAT) for trading against KRW, BTC, and USDT starting 10:00 UTC on March 21, 2025 (effective trading; deposits began two hours earlier, withdrawals later). The Upbit Katana Network listing supports three pairs: KAT/KRW, KAT/BTC, and KAT/USDT, following Upbit’s standard security protocol (wallet maintenance, staged deposit/withdrawal activation, and enhanced market surveillance). Upbit also set trading parameters such as price limits, order types, and aligned altcoin fee structures, aiming to reduce manipulation risk during the initial volatility window. What traders are watching: Upbit’s large retail-driven liquidity base. Historically, new Upbit listings have been associated with a 300%–500% average trading-volume jump in the first 24 hours. Monitoring “KAT” and “Katana Network” search and social sentiment is expected to drive early price discovery. Katana Network positions itself as gaming-focused blockchain infrastructure using a modified proof-of-stake approach for high throughput. The token KAT is used for staking (network security and rewards), transaction fees for smart contracts/in-game activity, and governance for protocol upgrades. The article also cites milestones including a Q4 2024 mainnet launch, cross-chain bridge work (Ethereum/Polygon), and developer tooling. Bottom line: this Upbit Katana Network listing increases KAT’s market accessibility in South Korea and can pull liquidity forward in the short term, especially versus BTC/USDT pairs, while longer-term performance will depend on real gaming adoption and sustained volume beyond the listing hype.