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Story: MapleStory N Ignites Avalanche Blockchain With Over 1 Million Daily Transactions

By Maheen Hernandez

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Web3 Gaming Breathes New Life Into Avalanche. The catalyst behind this surge is MapleStory N, the first game in the MapleStory Universe, a Web3…

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A Nostalgic Title with Web3 Innovation. MapleStory is a beloved name among millennials, particularly in South Korea and Southeast Asia.

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Nexon’s Role in the Comeback. The company behind MapleStory, Nexon, is one of the largest gaming developers in Asia.

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Avalanche: Fast Becoming a Web3 Gaming Hub. Avalanche’s Web3 gaming ambitions have been gaining momentum since late 2024.

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What This Means for Blockchain Gaming. The resurgence of MapleStory through a blockchain-powered version underscores a larger trend in…

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Final Thoughts. MapleStory’s Web3 transformation is more than a throwback; it’s a powerful case study in how…

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The Avalanche blockchain has seen a massive spike in activity, driven by the recent Web3 Start of the popular online role-playing game, MapleStory.

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According to data from blockchain analytics firm Nansen, the Avalanche network reached this milestone on June 1 and again later that week. Total weekly transactions hit 5.

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The catalyst behind this surge is MapleStory N, the first game in the MapleStory Universe, a Web3 gaming ecosystem developed by Nexon and built on Avalanche.

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Prior to the Start , Avalanche’s daily transactions typically hovered below 500,000. Since the debut of MapleStory N, the network’s activity has skyrocketed, highlighting the…

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Now, its Web3 version leverages blockchain technology to enhance user ownership, tradable in-game assets, and decentralized economies.

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The company behind MapleStory, Nexon, is one of the largest gaming developers in Asia. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Nexon has long been recognized for its pioneering…

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Adding credibility to its Web3 ambitions, Nexon also holds 1,717 Bitcoin (BTC), purchased in 2021.

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Alongside the game Start , Nexon introduced a new in-game currency called Nexpace Coin (NXPC). This token powers the MapleStory Universe’s digital economy.

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However, NXPC has faced challenges since its initial surge. After reaching an all-time high of $3.77 shortly after its release, it has since dropped 64% to around $1.

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