NEXPACE’s native token, NXPC, powers the MapleStory Universe—Nexon’s blockchain gaming ecosystem—by tokenizing in-game item issuance and distributing economic rights to community contributors. Launched by Nexon’s Abu Dhabi–based subsidiary NEXPACE Limited, the protocol transforms traditional game IP into an open, contributor-driven economy, leveraging blockchain to let players mint, trade, and co-create virtual assets. NXPC is issued on an Avalanche-based chain (“Henesys L1”) with gasless transactions via AvaCloud, ensuring high throughput and minimal fees for on-chain activity. With no initial circulating supply—NXPC remains in project custody until distribution—its value accrues as the ecosystem grows and user engagement scales.

NEXPACE’s economic model hinges on a contribution mechanism that allocates NXPC rewards to participants based on verified engagement—whether through NFT utilization, user-generated content, or development contributions. Contributors earn NXPC in proportion to their activity level, fostering a virtuous cycle where creators, players, and developers share in the ecosystem’s success. The MapleStory N MMORPG runs atop Henesys L1, where every on-chain action—asset minting, trades, or quest interactions—is recorded without gas costs to the user, courtesy of AvaCloud’s gasless layer. NXPC can then be redeemed for in-game items, staked for governance rights, or converted via the NESO game token with a transparent on-chain rate.

NEXPACE was unveiled on August 27, 2024 when Nexon announced the Nexpace Protocol and NXPC token to expand MapleStory IP through blockchain innovation. In early 2025, its Avalanche-based Henesys L1 testnets supported over 972 000 unique wallets and 32 million on-chain transactions during playtests, demonstrating robust engagement ahead of MapleStory N’s global launch on May 15, 2025. That launch marked the first live title in the MapleStory Universe, integrating NXPC rewards into gameplay and NFT-based asset creation. Throughout 2025, NEXPACE has rolled out successive NXPC distribution phases tied to user contributions, hackathons, and community events to seed its virtual economy.

NXPC underpins the MapleStory Universe’s virtual-item economy: holders redeem tokens to mint limited-edition in-game assets, participate in governance decisions, and access premium content. Game developers and content creators integrate NXPC into their dApps as reward incentives or purchase mechanisms, driving organic growth and creator monetization. As part of “Reward Experience 2.0,” NXPC rewards players for UGC, in-game achievements, and ecosystem contributions—aligning player incentives with IP expansion. Additionally, NESO tokens can be swapped for NXPC at a transparent on-chain rate, bridging in-game currency with governance-grade NXPC.

Players and creators earn NXPC primarily through the contribution mechanism: on-chain tracking of NFT usage, UGC submissions, and ecosystem support yields proportional NXPC rewards. During MapleStory N’s closed playtests, active wallets accrued testnet NXPC allocations based on transaction volume and retention metrics. Following mainnet launch, community hackathons and content-creation contests distribute NXPC prizes for top entries. Upcoming phases will introduce staking rewards—locking NXPC to secure Henesys L1—and special airdrop rounds for early contributors, detailed via NEXPACE’s official X account.

NXPC has a fixed maximum supply of 1 billion tokens, with none initially circulating. Distribution is managed through phased emission schedules: early testnet and playtest rewards seeded the ecosystem, while subsequent waves allocate NXPC to contributors, partners, and community grants. A “NESO bridge” allows game-token flows between NXPC and NESO with a deterministic conversion rate, stabilizing in-game economies. Treasury-held tokens vest over multi-year horizons to support long-term development, while a portion funds marketing and future IP expansions under governance control.

To participate in NXPC airdrops, users connect their Avalanche-compatible wallet (e.g., MetaMask on AVAX C-Chain) to the official Nexpace portal at company.nexpace.io and complete on-chain eligibility checks. Eligible participants—identified via snapshot of contribution scores, NFT holdings, or playtest activity—receive claimable NXPC tokens in their wallet once each distribution phase goes live. Claim windows and detailed instructions are announced via the @Nexpace_HQ X account and the MapleStory Universe blog. For seamless claiming, ensure your wallet holds sufficient AVAX for minimal gas fees, though many events are gasless thanks to AvaCloud’s gas-sponsorship feature.