MapleStory N Launches with Record-Breaking NFT Mint and Soaring NXPC Token

By: crypto news australia|2025/05/16 11:45:05

MapleStory N launched on Avalanche with over 1.7M NFTs minted and a 549% spike in active addresses, marking the biggest NFT mint and crypto gaming debut in Avalanche’s history.The game features full on-chain asset ownership from day one via Avalanche’s Henesys subnet, while its NXPC token surged 76% post-launch, hitting a market cap of US$441M.MapleStory N, the long-awaited blockchain adaptation of the iconic 2D MMORPG, launched Thursday on Avalanche —and it’s already being called one of the most significant crypto gaming debuts to date.The rollout triggered a 549% spike in active Avalanche addresses over the past week, according to Nansen, alongside the biggest NFT mint the network has ever recorded. Over 1.7 million Scroll NFTs were minted during the pre-launch period, with holders now redeeming in-game items inside MapleStory N’s live environment.Welcome to the universe, Maplers. by @btcpin pic.twitter.com/YlBg26S5HX— MapleStory Universe (@MaplestoryU) May 15, 2025Inspector, founder of gaming guild Tokenize 360, told Decrypt: “this is easily the biggest crypto game launch to date”.The game introduces full on-chain functionality from day one. In-game assets can be owned and traded as NFTs via Avalanche’s dedicated Layer 1 chain, Henesys, which went live in April. Unlike other Web3 games that gate or delay crypto elements, MapleStory N drops players directly into a functional blockchain-integrated economy.Nexpace (NXPC), the game’s ecosystem token, also launched Thursday. As of writing, NXPC sits at a US$441M (AU$688M) market cap with over US$2B (AU$3.12B) in trading volume. It surged 76% post-launch to US$2.61 (AU$4.07), as per CoinGecko data.Ava Labs’ Parker Heath described the rollout as a benchmark moment: The MapleStory Universe launch has been one of the biggest we’ve seen on Avalanche. This launch is a strong example of how a major title can drive real usage and showcase the strengths of the network. Parker Health, Ecosystem Growth Lead at Ava Labs Related: Notcoin Aims to Revive Telegram Gaming Boom with Classic Game ReinventionA Nostalgia-Driven AvalancheMapleStory N adapts Nexon’s 22-year-old franchise into a Web3-native experience. The original 2D side-scrolling combat and exploration remain intact, but players now control real ownership of assets—a shift that’s resonated with fans.The game’s cultural weight is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. “MapleStory is a legendary IP with deep emotional resonance, especially across Asia where its cultural footprint is comparable to something like World of Warcraft,” said Heath. “It’s a natural fit for Web3.”Social media has been flooded with player posts describing nostalgia and excitement—though many have reported difficulty even logging in due to high traffic.MapleStoryN is too popular for its own good pic.twitter.com/fUPWyfNz5S— Ronald Coppersan (@CoppersanRon) May 15, 2025Related: Nintendo Denies AI-Generated Imagery in ‘Mario Kart World’ Ahead of Switch 2 LaunchThe post MapleStory N Launches with Record-Breaking NFT Mint and Soaring NXPC Token appeared first on Crypto News Australia.

On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.

2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights

Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.

Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.

Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.

Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.

Core Consumer Food Business Performance

In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.

The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.

In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.

Bitcoin Reserve Update

In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.

As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.

As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC

Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC

DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."

Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.

The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.

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