Nxt

NXT is an acronym used for several distinct technologies and brands across different fields, including robotics, entertainment, and blockchain. The most widely known uses are LEGO Mindstorms NXT, WWE NXT, and the NXT cryptocurrency platform.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT refers to the 2006 generation of the LEGO robotics kit, which followed the RCX system. It centers on an intelligent programmable brick, three servo motors, and a variety of sensors (ultrasonic, touch, and light) that enable autonomous and remotely controlled robotics projects. Programming can be done with the graphical NXT-G environment and supports several other languages and interfaces, including USB and Bluetooth communication. The NXT kit was widely adopted in education and hobbyist communities and was later superseded by LEGO Mindstorms EV3 in 2013, though many projects and kits remain in use.

WWE NXT is a professional wrestling brand owned by World Wrestling Entertainment. It began as a developmental territory in 2010 (evolving from FCW) and developed into a standalone brand with its own television programming. NXT became known for showcasing newer talent and producing popular events, including airing live specials and TakeOver specials that highlight in-ring competition and storylines. The brand has undergone multiple format and media evolutions and remains a significant part of WWE’s talent pipeline.

NXT also designates an early blockchain platform and cryptocurrency launched in 2013. Created by the anonymous BCNext, it introduced features such as a decentralized asset exchange, messaging, and voting inside a proof-of-stake network. The project helped popularize several concepts later seen in other blockchain systems and has influenced successor projects, with ongoing wallets and ecosystem tools associated with the original NXT architecture.