**[Hashed Introduces Layer 1 Blockchain Concept for South Korea's Stablecoin Economy]** According to Jinse Finance, Hashed Open Finance, a subsidiary of crypto venture capital firm Hashed, has released the lite whitepaper for Maroo, a new Layer 1 blockchain tailored to the Korean Won (KRW) economy. Maroo is designed as a sovereign blockchain, combining the openness of public chains with compliance features required for financial applications, such as auditability and privacy protection. Transaction fees will be paid in KRW stablecoins to encourage user adoption and reduce volatility risks. Current public blockchain infrastructures (such as Ethereum) emphasize anonymity, making it challenging to implement anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) measures at the network level, while transparency may also expose personal or corporate data. To address compliance issues, Maroo adopts a "dual-channel" system, allowing users to choose between an "open path" for unrestricted wallet creation and transactions, or a "regulated path" that requires identity verification or imposes restrictions based on transaction size. Maroo also includes a Programmable Compliance Layer (PCL), which can automatically check transfer limits and sanctions during transactions and update in response to regulatory changes. Additionally, it features a Verifiable Privacy framework, supporting selective data disclosure for regulatory purposes when legally required. Furthermore, Maroo's blockchain design considers future AI integration, including tools for authenticating AI agents, managing permissions and spending limits, and revoking access when necessary.