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OpenSea launches OS2 and announces the SEA token: The return of NFTs?
By Daniele Corno
New changes from the OpenSea front: The launch of OS 2 is coming, and the announcement of the launch of the $SEA token. Will we be talking about NFTs again?
The launch of OpenSea OS2: revolution for the NFT market
OpenSea has announced the launch of OS2, a completely revamped version of its platform designed to improve the user experience when trading digital assets.
OS2 open beta is now live:
• A fully reimagined product built entirely from the ground up, for collectors and pros
• NFTs 🤝 tokens, brought together in one place
• Brand new, beautiful ways to explore — beyond just the floor
• 14 chains (welcome @flow_blockchain, ApeChain… pic.twitter.com/fTJT5eKsm2— OpenSea (@opensea) February 13, 2025
The most important new feature is the integration between NFTs and tokens, which can be traded cross-chain and managed within a single space without having to use third-party bridges.
The platform will initially support 14 different blockchains, including Flow, ApeChain and Berachain, with the aim of further expanding the ecosystem. The platform has also reduced commissions, setting a market fee of 0.5%, with swaps free at launch.
This update aims to improve accessibility to the non-fungible token sector and attract new users, in a sector that is currently experiencing record lows in trading volumes and interest.
$SEA token: a new incentive for the community
In addition to the new platform, OpenSea has announced the launch of the proprietary $SEA token.
$SEA is coming.
Here are a few things to know:
• Historical OpenSea usage, not just recent activity, will be an important ingredient
• Claim process will be simple and accessible. US users welcome
• We’re focused on long-term sustainability and supporting a healthy, enduring… pic.twitter.com/K8DsLZBROs— OpenSea Foundation (@openseafdn) February 13, 2025
This asset is designed to reward those who have used OpenSea over time and the assignment criteria is not only based on recent activity, but also takes historical users into account.
The claim of the token will be easy and accessible to everyone, including US users. The distribution details have not yet been revealed, but the OpenSea Foundation promises a transparent distribution process.
With $SEA, OpenSea aims to strengthen its community and provide an incentive for trading on the OS2 platform.
