MapleStory Universe is the answer Nexon has come up with utilizing blockchain technology. This is not merely a sudden decision based on a trend, but rather a carefully considered endeavor and challenge by Nexon to overcome the limitations it has faced.

Nexon has been conducting research on the blockchain-based gaming ecosystem even before blockchain came to the forefront, exploring various options for blockchain game services and the use of NFTs in games. We have been steadily paying attention to the blockchain ecosystem by continuing to put energy into blockchain-related R&D through its specialized research organization, Intelligence Lab.

With MapleStory, Nexon’s blockchain technology will be applied to the game with a vast amount of content and live service know-how accumulated over 20 years, creating an NFT-centered ecosystem that will develop the IP together with participants. By combining the advantages of blockchain with Nexon’s long-term live service capabilities, the company aims to provide a service that allows users and game companies to continue to grow together in a healthy way by leveraging the irreplaceable IP of MapleStory.

In the end, all services within Nexon have the same goal: to be with our users for as long as possible without compromising their memories and efforts. Nexon recognizes the value of time, and we hope to share with readers how blockchain can be one of the answers to achieving this goal in future articles published on the MapleStory Universe Medium.