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Nexon Transforms ‘MapleStory Universe’ into an Open Ecosystem with Blockchain-based ‘Smithy’ Feature
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Nexon Transforms ‘MapleStory Universe’ into an Open Ecosystem with Blockchain-based ‘Smithy’ Feature
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Nexon Transforms ‘MapleStory Universe’ into an Open Ecosystem with

Blockchain-based ‘Smithy’ Feature

 

Nexpace, a subsidiary of Nexon, has introduced 'Smithy', a blockchain-based feature for

'MapleStory N ', showcasing Korea’s adoption of Web3 and open-economy models in the gaming

industry.

 

 

 

♦ Overview and Significance of Smithy

    • A new blockchain-based feature enabling NFT equipment enhancement for 'MapleStory N' via web or

      mobile platforms.

    • Marks a departure from the traditional closed PC client model (“walled garden”), allowing external

      access to core game functions as part of an open-economy model.

 

♦ Metaplay and Technical Framework

    • Powered by Nexpace’s proprietary 'Metaplay' system, which converts core game logic into API format

      for external data interaction.

    • Enables players to grow characters without PC access and allows developers to build diverse auxiliary

      services on top of game data.


♦ Builder Ecosystem Development

    • The enhancement logic API of 'Smithy' is open to third-party developers for creating custom tools and

      apps.

    • A revenue-sharing mechanism in which a portion of transaction fees from enhancements via third-party

      apps is allocated to those developers.

    • Expands participants from being mere “players” to “Builders” who actively contribute to the co-creation

      economy.

 

♦ Four Core Values of Nexpace

    • Incentive Alignment : Rewards proportionate to ecosystem contributions.

    • Interoperability : Core functions not tied to a single client.

    • Programmability : Modularized functions that can be expanded into new services.

    • Persistence : Permanent on-chain recording of character and item data.


♦ Future Plans

    • Additional functions, such as potential resets and option changes will be released as external developer

      modules.

    • Goal to shift from a closed structure dominated by a few developers to an open, co-created ecosystem

      with broad developer participation.

 

 

 

Source

GAMEVU. (2025. 8. 7)

https://www.gamevu.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=50661

 

Source

GAMEVU

Link https://www.gamevu.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=50661