Web3 Gaming at Its Best: Nexon Brings MapleStory Universe to Polygon

Posted on by Dorah Lilian
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  • Nexon, South Korea’s largest game studio and publisher has announced a partnership with Polygon to power the blockchain elements of the MapleStory Universe.
  • The news of Nexon’s foray into NFTs has been met with enthusiasm from the gaming and crypto communities. Many see this as a sign that NFTs are becoming more mainstream.

Nexon the South Korean video game company, has announced its entry into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through a partnership with Polygon. The company plans to launch NFTs for its popular game, MapleStory Universe, in a move that is sure to excite both gamers and NFT enthusiasts alike.

The deal with Polygon, Ethereum’s scaling solution will allow Nexon to leverage the power of decentralized finance (DeFi) and create new revenue streams for its gaming ecosystem. By using NFTs, players will be able to collect and trade unique in-game items and assets, creating a new level of engagement and value for the MapleStory Universe community.
According to Nexon’s CEO, Owen Mahoney, the move into NFTs is a natural evolution for the company.

“We’ve always been at the forefront of innovation in the gaming industry, and this partnership with Polygon is no exception. By leveraging the power of blockchain technology, we’re creating a new way for our players to engage with our games and build meaningful connections with each other.
He said.

At the Game Developers Conference, the company said the NFTs will have both tangible and intangible values. It’s another example of how South Korean game companies are all-in on NFTs, which can be used to establish player ownership and resale of assets. The South Koreans are in even though many hardcore gamers in the West have resisted NFTs.

More than 180 million people have signed up for MapleStory, a massively multiplayer game with a significant following on social media and online discussion boards. Nonetheless, the creators of user-generated material and games from third parties are also a member of the MapleStory Universe.

The news of Nexon’s foray into NFTs has been met with enthusiasm from the gaming and crypto communities. Many see this as a sign that NFTs are becoming more mainstream and are poised to transform the gaming industry in a big way.

Gamers have always been early adopters of new technology, and NFTs are no exception. As more game companies embrace blockchain technology and NFTs, we’re going to see a whole new level of engagement and value for players.

Overall, Nexon’s partnership with Polygon is a significant development for both the gaming and crypto industries. As the world of NFTs continues to grow and evolve, it’s clear that gaming will play a central role in shaping its future.

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