Dubai, UAE, May 12, 2026 - NEXST, an AI-driven entertainment infrastructure developer, said its native token $NXT will start trading on May 12, 2026 across multiple global cryptocurrency exchanges, including OKX Boost, KuCoin, MEXC and LBank.
The company describes $NXT as the central utility token for its AI Entertainment ecosystem and the associated on-chain fan economy. NEXST's platform integrates immersive virtual reality experiences featuring Tier-1 artists, social gaming tied to Japanese idol intellectual property, and AI-powered social platforms. The firm positions these products as mechanisms to bring a multi-trillion-dollar entertainment market onto blockchain rails.
Official listing timetable
NEXST provided a schedule for the token generation event and initial exchange listings. Trading commences on May 12, 2026 (UTC) with the following timetable:
- 08:00 UTC - OKX Boost
- 10:00 UTC - KuCoin / MEXC / LBank
The announcement frames $NXT as the transactional and governance medium within the NEXST environment, enabling immersive experiences, AI-driven engagement and the tokenization of entertainment-related economic activity.
Token specifications
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ticker | $NXT |
| Network | BNB Smart Chain |
| Total supply | 600,000,000 $NXT |
| Circulating supply at TGE | Only 1.34% (including liquidity. No VC/investors unlock on TGE) |
| Team lock | 12 months |
Positioning and product set
NEXST presents its offering as a means to tokenize collaborations with established K-POP artists and Japanese idol IP across a suite of AI and VR products. The company highlights three product pillars that form the basis of its on-chain entertainment economy:
- Immersive VR & Social Gaming - High-fidelity VR experiences featuring popular K-POP artists and interactive social games leveraging Japanese idol IP.
- AI Social Media & Prediction Markets - A platform where creators and fans interact through AI-generated content and where participants can engage in prediction markets.
- RWA Integration - Tokenization of physical collectibles such as artist trading cards to create verifiable ownership records and support secondary market liquidity.
The company frames these elements under a construct it calls "Fan Continuity." According to NEXST, traditional fan interactions tend to be episodic and fragmented - for example, a single concert ticket or a one-off merchandise purchase. NEXST intends to convert these discrete events into persistent, blockchain-recorded rights that can evolve over time and unlock exclusive rewards and access.
Market context cited by NEXST
In its announcement, NEXST cited an estimated global entertainment and media market value of approximately $2.8 trillion. The company argued that much of that value has historically been captured by centralized platforms, and it positions its tokenized approach as a way for fans to participate directly in value created through collaborations and transactions recorded on-chain.
Implications of the listing
The listing across OKX Boost, KuCoin, MEXC and LBank is presented as a scaling milestone for NEXST's Fan Continuity vision. The company indicated that as its infrastructure expands and listings occur on these exchanges, more fans globally will have the ability to convert engagement into tradable, verifiable digital rights denominated in $NXT.
Official channels and contact
- Xmersive (VR & RWA platforms): https://xmersive.nexst.inc/
- Idol IP Mini Game: https://linktr.ee/dearstgame
- Trading venues: OKX Boost, KuCoin, MEXC, LBank
- Official website: nexst.io
- Official X: https://x.com/NEXST_AI
Media contact listed in the announcement: [email protected] (PR Manager Yumiko Skurr).
Reporting note - The information above reflects the details released by NEXST regarding the token generation event, exchange listings, token economics and product roadmap as presented by the company.