• MARBLEX engages strategic partnership with NEAR Protocol for its multichain expansion
• MBX’s core offerings such as MBX games, Wallet, NFT, and DEX to be expanded to NEAR Protocol
   

June 5, 2023 MARBLEX has announced a strategic partnership with NEAR Foundation, a Swiss non-profit that supports the governance and development of the NEAR protocol, a climate neutral , open source layer 1 blockchain with high levels of speed, security, and scalability.

Through this partnership, MARBLEX will offer MARBLEX WARP Bridge, which enables the provision of MBX services to the NEAR Protocol ecosystem. This expansion encompasses core offerings such as MBX’s games, Wallet, NFT, and DEX - giving enhanced accessibility of MBX Narratives to NEAR Protocol users. Additionally, global fans are encouraged to participate in upcoming collaborative events, as both parties will undertake cooperative marketing initiatives to establish a strong global presence.

Robbie Lim, GM,  Partners and International at NEAR Foundation, said,  “This collaboration with MARBLEX will be an important milestone in promoting various use cases based on BOS (Blockchain Operating System). We will continuously advance the gaming ecosystem of NEAR  Protocol as well as attract numerous users to enter the Web3 scene by onboarding high-quality MBX content.”

Junki Moon, Business Division Director of MARBLEX added, “We, MARBLEX expect the NEAR Protocol’s core narrative to play a pivotal role in bolstering the overall MBX 3.0 ecosystem. Through the collaborative integration of the NEAR Foundation’s extensive technical expertise with content prowess of the MBX ecosystem, we will maintain our position as pioneers in the ever-evolving landscape of the global blockchain trends.”

Fans worldwide can enjoy the MBX ecosystem as part of Netmarble’s Meta World: My City, A3: Still Alive, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The King of Fighters: ARENA. The company will progressively integrate its proprietary blockchain ecosystem into upcoming titles through ongoing updates.

More information can be found on the MARBLEX’s official website, Medium, Telegram, Twitter, and Facebook page.

About MARBLEX
MARBLEX is a blockchain-powered subsidiary of Netmarble Corp. Netmarble Corp. is a well-established developer and publisher of mobile games, comprised of more than 6,000 game industry veterans and blockchain technology experts from across the globe. MARBLEX aims to bring the highest quality blockchain games to market by providing key services such as a cryptocurrency wallet, decentralized exchange, token staking and an NFT Marketplace. MBX, a proprietary blockchain ecosystem launched by MARBLEX, allows gamers to advance their experiences through organic engagement and rewards for participation. The MBX ecosystem can be enjoyed as part of popular Netmarble titles, such as A3: Still Alive, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The King of Fighters Arena.

About MBX Token
MBX is a public token that has a market value in the public chains for MBX, a proprietary blockchain ecosystem launched by MARBLEX (a blockchain subsidiary of Netmarble Corp.) . In an effort to sustain a token value, MBX will focus on publishing-oriented partnerships to ensure quality games and content, providing a diversified return policy that utilizes a portion of in-game sales while introducing a burning model to provide transferability. Fans around the globe can find MBX through leading cryptocurrency exchanges. Further information can be found at https://www.marblex.io/en.

About NEAR Protocol
NEAR Protocol is a Layer 1 blockchain network known for its fast speed, high security, and infinite scalability. NEAR, a Swiss non-profit foundation that supports  the development and operation of the network. The foundation operates an ecosystem fund of up to KRW 1.15 trillion (approximately USD 1 billion) to promote its own ecosystem growth. NEAR has attracted investments from prestigious investors such as a16z, Coinbase Ventures, Multi Coin Capital, and Hashed, recognizing the technical expertise of its excellent developers.

About NEAR Korea Hub
NEAR Korea Hub is a multi-function regional hub that manages the overall business in Korea and East Asia. Specifically, NEAR Korea Hub supports project onboarding, fostering developer community, marketing, and more.