Last updated on August 31st, 2024 at 07:54 am
NEXPACE, the blockchain arm of South Korean video game developer Nexon, unveiled a new cryptocurrency designed to increase user involvement and foster growth within its web3 game, MapleStory Universe.
In an announcement published today, August 27, NEXPACE introduced the NXPC token, which aims to enable players and community members to actively participate in creating in-game content—an area usually handled by game developers.
MapleStory Universe, a web3 offshoot of Nexon’s 2003 2D online game MapleStory, is built on the Avalanche blockchain and features non-fungible tokens at its core.
According to the company, NXPC will enable contributors to engage with in-game items, fostering a “natural flow of community-driven growth.” While specific details remain undisclosed, it is anticipated that the NXPC token will also be based on the Avalanche blockchain, aligning with the game’s platform.
Sunyoung Hwang, Executive Director of NEXPACE, stated,
“Introducing NXPC and blockchain technology to the 21-year legacy of MapleStory highlights our confidence in their potential to transform the gaming experience. He added that more details about the tokens and upcoming updates on the ecosystem would be released in the coming months.”
Meanwhile, this move isn’t Nexon’s first venture into cryptocurrency, but it highlights the company’s growing commitment to the blockchain space. Previously, Nexon invested around $100 million in over 1,700 Bitcoin. CEO Owen Mahoney described the acquisition as part of a strategic approach to safeguard shareholder value and preserve the purchasing power of the company’s cash reserves.
In a similar development, Layer 2 network Starknet announced its first mainnet vote for token holders. On August 20, the project revealed a proposal to define the staking mechanism, aiming for a complete launch by October. If approved, a staking testnet will begin in September, followed by the mainnet launch in Q4.
The voting process includes a three-day test period from September 2–4, 2024, and a main voting phase from September 9–13. Votes will be cast on the Governance Hub, allowing users to delegate or self-delegate their votes.
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