NEXPACE Launches MapleStory N, NXPC Token on Seven Exchanges

NEXPACE, a blockchain company based in Abu Dhabi, has launched MapleStory N, a blockchain-powered MMORPG, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the 23-year-old MapleStory IP. This launch is accompanied by the debut of the NXPC token, which is integral to the MapleStory Universe (MSU) ecosystem. The NXPC token is now live on seven leading exchanges, including Bitget, Bithumb, Binance, Bybit, Gateio, KuCoin, and Upbit, indicating a successful Web3 gaming token debut.

MapleStory N integrates the nostalgic 2D visuals and classic gameplay of the original MapleStory with new blockchain-native features such as NFTs, on-chain item mechanics, and open marketplaces. Players can earn, craft, and trade assets that hold real-world value while completing quests and battling monsters. The broader MSU platform introduces Synergy Apps, allowing fans, creators, and builders to develop their own content and decentralized applications, reflecting the legacy of user-generated content in the original MapleStory franchise.

The NXPC token represents a major evolution of MapleStory’s in-game economy by enabling true asset ownership and player-driven item markets. The MSU’s Fusion-Fission model allows players to redeem NXPC for collections of NFTs and exchange collections of NFTs back into NXPC, creating a self-balancing system that supports long-term value. Beyond gameplay, NXPC powers a contributor reward system, incentivizing builders and creators to develop user-generated contributions that expand and enrich the MSU IP ecosystem.

Sunyoung Hwang, CEO of NEXPACE, highlighted the significance of this launch, stating that MapleStory N and the NXPC token address long-standing issues in traditional gaming, such as item inflation and developer-controlled ecosystems, by giving real ownership to players. This decentralized, self-sustaining ecosystem rewards creativity, contribution, and engagement, reshaping how games are enjoyed and remembered.

As the first implementation of NEXPACE’s virtual IP universe, MapleStory N and MSU set the foundation for future blockchain-powered gaming experiences. Backed by Nexon’s portfolio of globally recognized gaming IPs, NEXPACE’s protocol supports the expansion of these titles through decentralized economies and community-led creativity, evolving gaming worlds beyond traditional models.

The excitement surrounding MSU’s first blockchain game was evident in the recent OpenSea Primary Drop Campaign, which saw over 1 million mints. Built on a custom Layer 1 chain using Avalanche, powered by AvaCloud, the campaign also drove the Avalanche Network to record its highest number of Unique Active Wallets since the campaign’s launch day. MapleStory N is now live and available on PC.

NEXPACE’s innovative approach to blockchain technology and NFTs aims to build a community-driven ecosystem, redefining interactive entertainment. The company fosters a culture of creative expression, empowering creators to share their ideas and enabling users to enjoy immersive experiences. By promoting transparency, security, and trust, NEXPACE envisions a secure, collaborative environment that unites ecosystem participants in a thriving digital community.