SEOUL | July 29, 2025 — Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has officially added support for the OMNI/KRW trading pair. The listing marks the first time Omni Network’s native token (OMNI) is directly tradable against the Korean Won, expanding accessibility to domestic investors.
The announcement reflects Upbit’s continued efforts to enhance fiat-based crypto trading and broaden exposure to promising blockchain projects within South Korea’s thriving digital asset ecosystem.
What Is OMNI?
Omni Network is a Layer‑1 blockchain purpose-built for cross-rollup interoperability across Ethereum. It enables decentralized applications (dApps) to communicate seamlessly between multiple Ethereum Layer‑2s while preserving core network security and liquidity. Its unique architecture addresses a major scalability challenge: fragmented liquidity and poor interoperability between rollups.
Omni’s goal is to become a central coordination layer for Ethereum’s multi-rollup future. With strong backers like Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and Two Sigma Ventures, it has gained significant traction among developers building scalable DeFi infrastructure.
Market Reaction
OMNI’s prior listings on Upbit in BTC and USDT pairs sparked increased trading activity and price appreciation. The new KRW listing further extends that momentum by making it easier for South Korean investors to access and trade OMNI directly using fiat currency.
Initial trading on the OMNI/KRW pair has seen the token range between ₩3,600 to ₩3,700, equivalent to approximately $2.60 USD, with trading volumes rising within hours of launch.
Summary Table
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Upbit |
| New Pair | OMNI / KRW |
| Token | OMNI (Omni Network) |
| Type | Layer‑1 Blockchain (Ethereum Interoperability) |
| First Upbit Listing | May 2024 (OMNI/BTC, OMNI/USDT) |
| Funding | Pantera, Coinbase Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures |
| Use Case | Cross-Rollup Messaging and Liquidity Unification |
Why This Matters
- Korean Investor Access: Upbit’s fiat pair provides greater entry points for retail and institutional Korean investors.
- Ecosystem Expansion: OMNI gains visibility in one of Asia’s most active crypto markets.
- Market Validation: A KRW pair listing on Upbit often signals long-term exchange support and increased user confidence.
With this listing, OMNI takes a meaningful step toward achieving broader adoption and liquidity across global markets, particularly in Asia—a region known for early adoption of promising blockchain infrastructure.
