#SoftStaking
To appreciate NXPC, we first need to understand the journey from the original MapleStory to the ambitious MapleStory Universe. MapleStory launched in 2003 and became a global phenomenon throughout the 2000s, pioneering the free-to-play MMORPG model with its cute side-scrolling graphics and addictive gameplay loop. Over 180 million players have explored Maple World, spending countless hours hunting mushrooms and trading items. Yet, in those early days, ownership of those hard-earned items was purely virtual – players couldn’t truly own or monetize their in-game wealth outside of gray markets. Nexon, MapleStory’s publisher, managed the economy with tools like Mesos (in-game gold) and NX Cash (premium currency), but these assets lacked real-world portability