MapleStory Universe has launched the Henesys Chain, a new Layer 1 blockchain network built on Avalanche and powered by AvaCloud, to provide the technical foundation for MapleStory Universe’s expansion into web3 gaming.
Designed to simplify blockchain interactions for players, the Henesys Chain introduces features such as gasless transactions and a permissioned NFT system.
Developers will also have access to new tools that allow them to create dApss tied to the MapleStory Universe ecosystem.
Source: MapleStory UniverseWhat is Henesys Chain?
Henesys Chain is a custom Layer 1 blockchain created specifically for MapleStory Universe, developed using Avalanche’s technology through AvaCloud. The chain is named after Henesys, the starting village familiar to many MapleStory players, and is intended to reflect the original game’s focus on community, exploration, and player-driven narratives.
The network is built with an emphasis on scalability, accessibility, and transparency with key features including gasless transactions, permissioned minting of NFTs to maintain item scarcity, and integration with Chainlink’s Verifiable Random Function (VRF) to support fair in-game mechanics.
The technical infrastructure is designed to serve as the foundation for MapleStory Universe’s evolving web3 gaming platform, prioritising both new user onboarding and long-term ecosystem stability.
Source: MapleStory UniverseWhat are the key features of Henesys Chain?
Henesys Chain introduces several systems aimed at improving user experience and supporting future growth.
- Gasless Transactions: Players can complete blockchain transactions without paying gas fees or managing complex wallet interactions. This is achieved through meta-transaction technology provided by Bloxy and an Approve Controller system, removing common barriers for new users.
- Preserve and Enhance Item Value: The chain uses a permissioned model where only authorised smart contracts can mint in-game items as NFTs. This approach aims to preserve the value and scarcity of digital assets whilst using Chainlink VRF to ensure transparent and verifiable randomisation for item enhancements.
- Developer Tools for Synergy Apps: An upcoming Software Development Kit (SDK) will allow third-party developers to build Synergy Apps, which could include companion games, social tools, or marketplaces. These apps will extend the MapleStory IP into decentralised experiences linked directly to the Henesys Chain ecosystem.
- Participate-to-Own Economy: Henesys Chain supports the $NXPC token, designed as an ecosystem currency tied to item creation, enhancement, and trading. The model focuses on real economic activity within the network. $NXPC is positioned as a reflection of the ecosystem’s growth and activity, connecting gameplay, user-generated content, and digital economies.
The network’s design also includes plans for future interoperability, allowing assets to move between different games and blockchains.
Source: MapleStory UniverseWhat’s next for MapleStory Universe?
Following the launch of Henesys Chain, MapleStory Universe has outlined several planned updates aimed at expanding functionality and improving transparency.
These include launching a public blockchain explorer to enable players to track item ownership and review transaction histories, integrate NFT-based name reservations obtained during the “Make Special Name” community event and expand the $NXPC contribution and reward system to further encourage participation by developers and content creators. These initiatives are part of a broader roadmap focused on building MapleStory Universe into a full-scale gaming ecosystem, rather than a single game.
Future developments will prioritise sustainability, community trust, and long-term player engagement, reflecting MapleStory Universe’s intent to create a lasting and evolving web3 platform rooted in player ownership and decentralised experiences.
