Nexon, the world's largest game publisher: MapleStory Chain, which raised $100 million
Nexon’s MapleStory Universe integrates blockchain to enhance gameplay and empower creators, marking a significant step in Web3 gaming.

Nexon’s MapleStory Universe integrates blockchain to enhance gameplay and empower creators, marking a significant step in Web3 gaming.
The same pattern is also playing out in the DeFi lending sector. The first to succeed are those products that can be self-sufficient.
Originating as an extension of Nexon's iconic MapleStory IP, which gained global popularity since its inception in 2003, MapleStory M transitioned to mobile in October 2016, laying the groundwork for global expansion in July 2018.
The evolution of the gaming landscape has seen tremendous innovation and seismic changes. Nexon is taking on the metaverse with Polygon for MapleStory Universe.
Aave connects crypto borrowers and lenders directly removing the need for a middleman.
Max Keidun, CEO of non-custodial bitcoin exchange Hold Hodl, is launching a decentralized platform for stablecoin and fiat loans with Casa, Blockstream, Bitfinex and others.
With liquidity drying up in the wake of CeFi contagion, borrowers are turning to decentralized finance for their credit needs.
Decentralized routes of lending and borrowing through smart contracts are allowing DeFi finally to overthrow the traditional finance sector.
After expanding beyond Ethereum to Solana, Maple Finance expects its Solana app to control $300 million worth of liquidity by the end of 2022.