Nexon’s MapleStory N Cracks Down on Hackers Amid Avalanche Blockchain Exploits

Nexon's blockchain gaming division has banned thousands of accounts linked to automated farming and endgame exploits in MapleStory N, its flagship crypto-enabled title. The crackdown highlights escalating security challenges as in-game assets gain real-world value through blockchain integration.

"Internally, all of our teams were on emergency alert," said Nexpace strategist Keith Kim, noting attack volumes now exceed those across Nexon's entire traditional gaming portfolio. The bans target bots manipulating Avalanche-based reward systems, with thousands of accounts purged daily this week.

Players report endgame content being trivialized by exploits, while bot swarms dominate farming lobbies. Unlike conventional games where hackers merely disrupt play, blockchain integration transforms stolen digital items into liquid assets - creating tangible financial incentives for abuse.