NEXPACE Opens New Chapter for MapleStory Universe With MapleStory N and NXPC Token Launch

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Disclaimer: The below article is sponsored, and the views in it do not represent those of ZyCrypto. Readers should conduct independent research before taking any actions related to the project mentioned in this piece. This article should not be regarded as investment advice. NEXPACE’s MapleStory Universe has ushered in a new chapter in its future with the launch of its blockchain-powered MMORPG, MapleStory N, and NXPC token. The token plays a critical role in the ecosystem and is now listed on top exchanges, including Bitget, Bithumb, Binance, Bybit, Gatei.io, KuCoin, and Upbit. The MapleStory Universe brings to life player-owned economies as a blockchain-powered expansion of the 23-year-old MMORPG IP, powered by its proprietary NXPC token. The game adds blockchain features such as NFTs, on-chain item mechanics, and open marketplaces to the original MapleStory IP. In the game, players can complete tasks such as battling monsters and, at the same time, earn, craft, and trade assets that hold real-world value. In addition, it brings Synergy Apps, allowing fans, creators, and builders to develop their own content and decentralized applications. The NXPC token enables true asset ownership and player-driven item markets, marking a major evolution of MapleStory’s decades-old in-game economy. Through a model known as the Fusion-Fission model, players can redeem NXPC for collections of NFTs (Fission) and exchange collections of NFTs back into NXPC (Fusion), creating a self-balancing system that ensures the token’s supply is limited to support long-term value. More than just powering the ecosystem, the NXPC token also powers a broader contributor reward system by incentivizing builders and creators to develop user-generated contributions that expand and enrich the MSU IP ecosystem. Commenting, Sunyoung Hwang, CEO of NEXPACE, explained: “The launch of MapleStory N and the NXPC marks a major evolution in how games are played and valued. MSU addresses long-standing issues in traditional gaming like item inflation and developer-controlled ecosystems, by giving real ownership to players. NXPC enables users to participate in a decentralized, self-sustaining ecosystem that rewards creativity, contribution, and engagement over speculation. Together, they form the engine of a community-led digital economy, reshaping how games are enjoyed and remembered.” MapleStory N and MSU are the first implementations of NEXPACE’s virtual IP universe and, therefore, set the foundation for future blockchain-powered gaming experiences. The project is backed by Nexon’s portfolio of globally recognized gaming IPs. Leveraging the decentralized economy, it is intended to support the expansion of these titles and evolve the gaming worlds beyond traditional models. It is already gaining much popularity. The OpenSea Primary Drop Campaign, which was held recently from May 6 to 12, with over 1 million mints, attests to this popularity, which also drove the Avalanche Network to record its highest number of Unique Active Wallets since the campaign’s launch day. For enthusiastic players who can’t wait, the MapleStory N game is now live and available on PC, ready to play. Source: https://zycrypto.com/nexpace-opens-new-chapter-for-maplestory-universe-with-maplestory-n-and-nxpc-token-launch/

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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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