Won-Focused Blockchain Aims for Compliance-Integrated Protocol in South Korea

Maroo is proposing a blockchain network focused on the Korean won currency, aiming to integrate compliance controls directly into its protocol. This design would support both open transfers and regulated digital assets.

The project's litepaper lists Hashed Open Finance, Hashed, ShardLab, and DELIGHT LABS as partner organizations. It describes OKRW as a planned stablecoin pegged to the Korean won and Maroo's only native asset, with network fees paid in OKRW. There is no separate governance or utility token.

The proposed network would allow for permissionless wallet creation and basic transfers while separating activity into two routes: The Open Path and The Regulated Path. The latter requires approval before transactions proceed.

A Programmable Compliance Layer (PCL) would evaluate transaction amounts, jurisdictions, KYC, KYB, and KYA status, sanctions lists, and Travel Rule requirements. A Legal Oracle would provide updated regulatory parameters.