What is Nexpace?
Nexpace is a Web3 protocol developed by NEXPACE – a blockchain subsidiary of the Nexon Group – aimed at expanding the MapleStory Universe IP. This is a groundbreaking step in applying blockchain technology to the traditional gaming industry, especially for the popular MMORPG MapleStory.
Nexpace is not just a blockchain protocol; it is a community platform where players, content creators, and developers can directly participate in the process of creating items, applications, and contributing to the MapleStory Universe ecosystem. Nexpace's vision is to completely change how IP is used, exploited, and shared in the Web3 world, putting the community at the center of creation while balancing the economic dynamics among players, publishers, and the community.
The Nexpace protocol officially launches on August 27, 2024, with the native token NXPC playing a central role in all activities within the ecosystem, from item creation to application development and community governance.
Nexpace develops the Henesys L1 network based on Avalanche technology, allowing players to experience seamless blockchain directly within the game. In this ecosystem, NXPC plays an important utility token role, facilitating item releases, rewarding, and promoting the overall development of the community, while helping players transition from merely participating in the game to becoming owners and contributors to IP value through Web3 applications.
How does Nexpace work?
The Nexpace Protocol operates under the model of 'Tokenized Item Creation' – tokenizing the ability to create IP items in the game and distributing this right to the community instead of allowing the publisher absolute control.
Highlights of the Nexpace Protocol include:
NXPC Token: The native token allowing users to create items (item NFTs), develop Synergy Apps, participate in governance, and receive rewards.
Item NFTs: Items in MapleStory Universe will be tokenized into NFTs, allowing users to own, trade, and use these items throughout the ecosystem.
Nexpace Item Pool: A limited item pool in each release cycle to maintain scarcity and economic health in the game.
Synergy Apps: Community-developed applications based on the IP data of MapleStory Universe, expanding experience and utility.
Contribution & Reward System: A system that incentivizes content creators such as videos, artworks, applications… to receive NXPC, which can then be used to engage deeper in creation and utilization of IP.
Uniqueness:
Nexpace changes the traditional way of creating items in Web2 games, transforming the community from consumers into co-owners, creators, governors, and beneficiaries of the ecosystem.
Key products and components in the Nexpace & MapleStory Universe ecosystem
MapleStory Universe Web
Official portal for the community, where users can access the Nexpace Whitepaper, Synergy Apps, official community, connect Web3 wallets, and participate in events.
MSU Explorer
A transparent dashboard displaying real-time data on network activities, token transactions, wallet metrics… helps users track ecosystem activities and make data-driven decisions.
MSU Builder
A toolkit that allows access to on-chain and off-chain data from MapleStory Universe, supporting developers in building tools, integrations, and extensions for the community.
What is the NXPC token?
NXPC is the native token of the Nexpace Protocol and MapleStory Universe. NXPC serves as:
IP item creation medium: Creators use NXPC to purchase the rights to create NFT items from the Nexpace Item Pool.
Synergy Apps development medium: Developers need NXPC to create applications, games, and utilities using MapleStory's IP.
Join the reward system: Content creators contributing to the community receive NXPC as a reward.
Vector Worldstate access fee: Accessing the shared IP database of the MapleStory Universe requires NXPC.
Governance: NXPC holders can participate in governance activities, adjusting the operational parameters of the Nexpace Protocol.
Mechanism for limiting item supply by cycle
Each release cycle of IP items using NXPC has a limit; after the cycle ends, it will reset, helping maintain economic balance in the game and bolster long-term value for both IP and NXPC.
Token Metric
Token name: NEXPACE
Code: NXPC
Blockchain: AVAX & BNB
Total supply: 1,000,000,000 NXPC
Token allocation
Updating…
Token vesting schedule
Updating..,
Storage wallet & Kamino Finance token exchange
Storage wallet
AVAX and BNB compatible wallets: Metamask, Trust
Exchange
NEXPACE has just been listed on Binance Alpha and will airdrop to eligible users.
Roadmap and ecosystem updates
Q3 2024
Official launch of the Nexpace Protocol
Release of the NXPC token
Launch of MapleStory Universe Web, MSU Explorer, MSU Builder
Q4 2024
Introducing the first community Synergy Apps
Expanding the Token Comics campaign
2025
Launch of the PC MMORPG MapleStory N integrated with Nexpace
Expanding Web3 partnerships for external IP projects
Launch of the NXPC staking model for contributing community
Development team and partners
Main developer: NEXPACE – a subsidiary of Nexon focused on blockchain.
Key IP: MapleStory – a renowned MMORPG brand with a 21-year history and a global community.
Strategic partners: Nexpace is collaborating openly with game studios, creative communities, and blockchain projects to expand the Web3 IP ecosystem.
Similar projects
Mythos Chain: Blockchain game IP Layer developed by Mythical Games.
Immutable X: The largest Layer 2 supporting Web3 NFT games in the market.
Gala Games: A platform focused on blockchain games and community ownership of digital assets.
Summary
Nexpace is a breakthrough in redefining how game IPs are distributed, created, and developed. Unlike the Web2 game model where publishers have absolute control, Nexpace empowers the community through a decentralized item creation mechanism, making NXPC the center of the expanded IP economy.
The combination of MapleStory – a leading game IP in Asia – with blockchain opens a new era for digital ownership, where players are not just players but also co-creators and investors in IP value.
With support from Nexon and the vast MapleStory community, Nexpace has the potential to become the standard IP Layer platform for Web3 game universes in the future.
