随着全球游戏景观的发展，很少有项目像Maplestory Universe（MSU）一样，体现了从Web2到Web3的大胆飞跃，这是Nexon的标志性IP的基于区块链的扩展。

由Nexon专门的Web3部门Nexpace带头，总部位于阿布扎比，MSU正在重新定义可持续的，社区驱动的游戏经济体的外观。

As the global gaming landscape undergoes a fundamental shift with the advent of Web3, few projects embody this bold leap as effectively as MapleStory Universe (MSU) — a blockchain-based expansion of Nexon's iconic IP and a testament to community-driven gaming economies.

随着全球游戏领域的经历，随着Web3的出现，很少有项目像Maplestory Universe（MSU）一样有效地体现出这种大胆的飞跃，这是基于区块链的Nexon标志性IP和社区驱动游戏经济体的证明的扩展。

Now, in an exclusive interview during TOKEN2049 Dubai, Dominic Jang, Chief Business Officer & Vice President, Nexpace Limited, unveils the unique vision behind MSU and its strategic partnership with the UAE.

现在，在Token2049迪拜的独家采访中，Nexpace Limited首席业务兼副总裁Dominic Jang推出了MSU背后的独特愿景及其与阿联酋的战略合作伙伴关系。

With over 15 years in global game operations and business development, Dominic shares his insights on building lasting Web3 ecosystems, the MENA region's role in gaming innovation, and how MSU is empowering creators with its user-generated content (UGC) platform.

Dominic在全球游戏运营和业务发展领域进行了15年的时间，分享了他对构建持久Web3生态系统的见解，MENA地区在游戏创新中的作用以及MSU如何通过其用户生成的内容（UGC）平台增强创作者的能力。

Benzinga had the chance to chat with Dominic Jang, Chief Business Officer & Vice President, Nexpace Limited, MapleStory Universe, during TOKEN2049 Dubai to learn more about the project. Here's what he said:

Benzinga有机会与Maplestory Universe Nexpace Limited的首席业务官员兼副总裁Dominic Jang在Token2049迪拜期间与他聊天，以了解有关该项目的更多信息。这就是他所说的：

What sets MapleStory Universe's approach to Web3 gaming apart from traditional play-to-earn models?

是什么设定了Maplestory Universe对Web3游戏的方法，除了传统的游戏模型外，还有什么？

MapleStory Universe stands apart from the traditional play-to-earn model with its foundation on a globally recognized, time-tested IP boasting a massive existing player base. MapleStory IP, developed by Nexon, has accumulated over 250 million registered users worldwide and generated $5 billion in lifetime revenue since its launch in 2003. We're bringing this proven franchise with two decades of live-service operation for community trust.

Maplestory Universe与传统的Play-Earn模型不同，其基础是全球认可的，经过时间测试的IP，拥有大量现有玩家群。由Nexon开发的Maplestory IP自2003年推出以来，全球已累积了超过2.5亿的注册用户，并产生了50亿美元的终生收入。我们将这项经过验证的特许经营权带入了社区信任的20年实时服务运营。

In the past, many play-to-earn models launched without deep consideration of entertainment value in gameplay or users, relying on financial incentives to attract short-term attention. This resulted in projects that quickly lost steam due to unsustainable economies and rapid user churn. In contrast, MapleStory Universe brings blockchain functionality to a world that already has depth, longevity, and a deeply engaged community. We're aiming to combine the strengths of a globally successful IP with the capabilities of Web3, creating a gaming economy where fun, ownership, and longevity go hand-in-hand.

过去，许多游戏到欧文模型都在游戏或用户中深刻考虑娱乐价值的情况下，依靠财务激励措施来吸引短期关注。这导致了由于不可持续的经济和快速用户流失而迅速失去动力的项目。相比之下，Maplestory Universe将区块链功能带入了一个已经具有深度，寿命和深入社区的世界。我们的目标是将全球成功的IP的优势与Web3的功能相结合，创造了一种游戏经济，使乐趣，所有权和寿命与人携带。

Another key distinction is MapleStory's extensive underground economy, which has long existed outside of official game ecosystems. Though not officially endorsed, this billion-dollar market spans global servers as players trade rare items, accounts, and services through unofficial grey markets. These economies arose organically due to strong player demand, but in the web2 world, they were unregulated and risky. MapleStory Universe addresses this by forming these behaviors on-chain, giving players secure, transparent ownership and the ability to engage in value creation within a supported framework.

另一个关键区别是Maplestory在官方游戏生态系统之外长期存在的广泛地下经济。尽管没有正式认可，但这个十亿美元的市场跨越了全球服务器，因为玩家通过非正式的灰色市场交易稀有物品，帐户和服务。这些经济因素的需求强劲而有机地出现，但是在Web2世界中，它们不受监管和冒险。 Maplestory Universe通过在链上形成这些行为来解决这一问题，从而为玩家提供安全，透明的所有权以及在受支持的框架内从事价值创造的能力。

This integration of blockchain technology allows for the development of a sustainable and community-driven economy in the game's ecosystem. Can you elaborate on this aspect further?

这种区块链技术的整合允许在游戏的生态系统中发展可持续和社区驱动的经济。您能进一步详细说明吗？

The economic model at the heart of MapleStory Universe is designed to be adaptive, participatory, and resistant to speculative pressure. At its core is NXPC, the ecosystem token powered by the Nexpace Protocol, which governs the flow of value through two key mechanics: Fission and Fusion. Players redeem NXPC for NFTs when needed, such as accessing unique content or cosmetic items, and return NFTs for NXPC when the utility shifts or they wish to realize the value of their assets. This keeps the economy aligned with player-driven gameplay.

Maplestory Universe核心的经济模型旨在具有适应性，参与性和对投机压力的抵抗力。其核心是NXPC，NXPC是由Nexpace协议提供动力的生态系统令牌，它通过两种关键力学来控制价值流：裂变和融合。玩家在需要时将NXPC兑换为NFT，例如访问独特的内容或化妆品，并在实用程序移动时返回NXPC的NFT，或者希望实现其资产的价值。这使经济与玩家驱动的游戏玩法保持一致。

Furthermore, we're designing for scale and longevity, which is sustainable. This is where the Nexpace Protocol plays a central role. MapleStory Universe is only the first of many IPs to be integrated into the protocol. Nexon's broader portfolio includes global successful mega-IPs, each with their own economies, communities, and design systems. As more IPs onboard—like Counter Strike Online, which boasts 150 million registered users in China alone—the protocol becomes a multi-IP economy, where assets, creators, and players move fluidly between game worlds. This cross-IP interoperability creates long-term retention, deeper engagement, and a more resilient digital ecosystem overall. NXPC offers an economic framework designed to evolve with players, scale across IPs, and remain sustainable over time.

此外，我们正在设计规模和寿命，这是可持续的。这是Nexpace协议起着核心作用的地方。 Maplestory Universe只是许多IP中的第一个集成到协议中。 Nexon的更广泛的投资组合包括全球成功的大型巨头，每个人都有自己的经济，社区和设计系统。随着越来越多的IPS上的IPS（例如，仅在中国就拥有1.5亿个注册用户）的Counter Strike在线，该协议成为了多IIP经济，资产，创作者和玩家在游戏世界之间的资产，创作者和玩家在这里流动。这种交叉IP互操作性可创造长期保留，更深的参与度以及更具弹性的数字生态系统。 NXPC提供了一个经济框架，旨在随着玩家的发展，跨IPS的扩展，并随着时间的流逝而保持可持续性。

What makes the MENA region a strategic hub for blockchain gaming innovation, especially with the recent changes in regulations in the UAE?

是什么使MENA地区成为区块链游戏创新的战略枢纽，尤其是在阿联酋最近的法规变化中？

The MERA region, particularly the UAE, has emerged as a global leader in blockchain innovation, thanks to its open-minded and forward-thinking regulatory environment. Here at MapleStory Universe, we believe that the MENA region provides us with the space where legacy IPs and digital ownership can thrive, aligning with our vision of a player-driven economy and ecosystem.

梅拉地区，尤其是阿联酋，由于其开放的思想和前瞻性的监管环境，已成为区块链创新的全球领导者。在Maplestory Universe，我们相信MENA地区为我们提供了传统IP和数字所有权可以蓬勃发展的空间，与我们对玩家驱动的经济和生态系统的愿景保持一致。

Abu Dhabi, the global headquarters for Nexpace, was selected for its strong commitment to blockchain innovation. The city's robust infrastructure and proactive policies allow us to confidently invest in the talent and resources required to drive long-term growth. Additionally, the region's demographic advantages play a crucial role in our wider decision to set up a base in MENA. With a young, tech-savvy population and the growing

Nexpace的全球总部阿布扎比（Abu Dhabi）因其对区块链创新的坚定承诺而被选中。该市的强大基础设施和积极的政策使我们能够自信地投资于推动长期增长所需的人才和资源。此外，该地区的人口优势在我们在MENA建立基地的更广泛决定中起着至关重要的作用。有一个年轻，精通技术的人口和增长