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OpenSea's NFT Renaissance: Is OS 2.0 & Layer-2s the Answer?

OpenSea's NFT Renaissance: Is OS 2.0 & Layer-2s the Answer?

• Facts

OpenSea, which was previously the clear NFT marketplace leader, has seen its fair share of difficulties. Recent developments suggest a resurgence, fueled by the rollout of OS 2.0 and strategic integrations with layer-2 scaling solutions. This article examines the most important catalyzing forces behind this possible renaissance. It takes a...

OpenSea Experiences User Surge Amidst OS 2.0 Beta and Layer-2 Network Growth

OpenSea Experiences User Surge Amidst OS 2.0 Beta and Layer-2 Network Growth

• NFT Drops

OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, is experiencing a record pace of user activity. This increase is fueled by the recent introduction of its OS 2.0 beta platform and increasing user activity within Ethereum layer-2 ecosystems. The platform has been absolutely electrified with activity! In just the last week we’ve seen...

OpenSea's OS 2.0 A Boon or Burden?

OpenSea's OS 2.0 A Boon or Burden?

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Is OpenSea’s return a real victory for all, or another gold rush where the little guys never get a chance? The increase in activity is definitely difficult to miss. As a result, this feels a lot like an impending Wall Street party while Main Street struggles just to stay open....

OpenSea's Comeback Is It Sustainable or Just Airdrop Hype?

OpenSea's Comeback Is It Sustainable or Just Airdrop Hype?

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Are OpenSea’s days of dominance truly restored, or is this just another moment of short-lived airdrop-fueled party pandemonium? We've all seen this play out before in the crypto space: shiny new incentives lure in the masses, activity explodes, and then… crickets. Is this true platform redemption we’re seeing, or simply...

OpenSea's Comeback: How They Reclaimed the NFT Throne

OpenSea's Comeback: How They Reclaimed the NFT Throne

• Facts

OpenSea, the formerly undisputed marketplace king of the NFT world, began to see increased competition and changing market conditions chip away at its crown. Here’s how OpenSea battled to get its crown back, as explained in this article. It examines how OS2, Solana integration, and settling an SEC investigation are...

Is OpenSea's Comeback a Regulatory Mirage? 3 SEC Red Flags Remain

Is OpenSea's Comeback a Regulatory Mirage? 3 SEC Red Flags Remain

• Commentary

OpenSea's back, baby! They’ve reclaimed the NFT marketplace throne, beating Blur, Magic Eden, and OKX NFTs into a pulp. More than 40% of the entire NFT trading volume passes through their marketplace platform. In just the last month, a stunning 70% of wallets made at least one active transaction on...

OpenSea's Triumph Isn't a Win For All NFT Artists: Here's Why

OpenSea's Triumph Isn't a Win For All NFT Artists: Here's Why

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OpenSea has made a spectacular return as the top NFT marketplace. It currently operates over 40% of the overall NFT trading volume and attracts 70% of all active NFT wallets. The release of OS2 is great news indeed! The Solana integration and the SEC abandoning its investigation into this partnership...

OpenSea's Solana Gamble Will It Save Them Or Sink Them?

OpenSea's Solana Gamble Will It Save Them Or Sink Them?

• Commentary

OpenSea's decision to embrace Solana feels less like a strategic evolution and more like a desperate attempt to cling to relevance. Let’s face it, the NFT market has kind of tanked. As for Ethereum, still the king but even its crown is starting to look a bit rusty. In other...

Solana NFTs on OpenSea A Win For Artists Or Another Empty Promise?

Solana NFTs on OpenSea A Win For Artists Or Another Empty Promise?

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This comes as OpenSea’s branching further into the Solana ecosystem, introducing tokens and eventually, NFTs to the platform. We've been here before, remember? This time, they swear it's different. More users, more demand, more liquidity, better cross-chain experience, etc etc… Let’s face it – what’s more important is who actually...

DeGods Founder Steps Down! What's Next for the NFT Project?

So DeGods NFT project is at a really interesting inflection point. DeGoogled now Immutable CEO Rohun Vora, better known by his pseudonym DeGods, has resigned as CEO after three years running the ship. Leadership is changing. Reinforcing that trend, DeGods NFT sales are blasting off, particularly on Ethereum. This shift...

Crypto Developments Unfold Globally

Ripple's donations to Donald Trump, Russia's crypto platform for investors, crypto firms pursuing U.S. banking licenses, DeGods' trading surge, and Kyrgyzstan's collaboration with Binance highlight the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space. Taken together, these events are indicative of a larger, more dynamic shift in the global landscape of digital...

DeGods' Drama Signals NFT Market's Maturation Or Just Another Exit Scam?

Frank's out. Rohun Vora, the figure who became the face of DeGods, is leaving his role. After three years, he’s passing the reins over to 0x_chill and Pastagotsauce. Fine. People move on. The timing reeks. On that fourth front, Solana sales have increased 101%. At the same time, Ethereum sales...

DeGods' Frank Out! Can New Leadership Revive the NFT Project?

Frank DeGods, the face and CEO of the DeGods NFT project, has stepped down after three years at the helm. His departure presents a turning point for the highly criticized project. While DOT’s fate hangs in the balance, could this agency be revitalized by new leadership? This comes after a...

DeGods' Frank Exit: A Warning Sign for Web3's 'Cult of Personality'?

Frank DeGods is out. Poof. And just like that, one of the most iconic characters of the NFT space has departed. While some are celebrating fresh blood and a new direction for DeGods, I can't help but see this as a flashing neon sign screaming about a problem festering within...

DeGods' New Dawn: Can Decentralization Save NFTs From Themselves?

Frank DeGods is out. Realistic goals Two pseudonymous figures we’re calling @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce are all the way in. The NFT world holds its breath. Beyond the leadership shuffle, a more profound question looms: can decentralization really finally save NFTs from the very problems that plague them? Beyond that, will...

Frank DeGods Departs as DeGods CEO, Paving Way for New Leadership

Frank, best known in the Web3 ecosystem as Frank Vora—the name he uses on X, formerly Twitter—has officially resigned as CEO in order to focus on building…whatever comes next. He was integral to the success of the DeGods NFT project. Co-founded by Frank in 2021, DeGods has been a fascinating...

Solana's New Tokens: Are Whales Manipulating HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN?

In short, are we just seeing Wild West 2.0, but on Solana blockchain this time? Assets such as HOTMOM, DOOD, and IKUN soared in the third week of May 2025. Their increase has been astronomical to say the least. But behind the flashy headlines and impressive daily transaction volumes, a...