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NFT Royalties Are Dying. OpenSea Is Complicit.

NFT Royalties Are Dying. OpenSea Is Complicit.

Since the peak of NFT royalties over the past year, they’ve fallen off a cliff—down by a shocking 75%. Let that sink in. Three-quarters of the revenue supporting digital creators is vanishing at lightning speed. At the same time, OpenSea, the industry’s largest player, does nothing to help, actively contributing...

OpenSea Unlocked: Your Guide to Buying, Selling, and Minting NFTs

OpenSea Unlocked: Your Guide to Buying, Selling, and Minting NFTs

When it comes to digital assets, OpenSea has redefined the game. Now, you too can easily and for free create, purchase and sell Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)! Serialization WS Game’s open-world design capitalizes on blockchain technology, guaranteeing authenticity and ownership. This incredibly potent combination creates an exciting new environment for digital...

OpenSea: Navigating the Forefront of the NFT Marketplace

OpenSea: Navigating the Forefront of the NFT Marketplace

Over the past few months, OpenSea has become the default marketplace in the rapidly expanding Non-Fungible Token (NFT) ecosystem. You might be surprised to learn that since its launch in 2017, OpenSea has become a primary platform connecting creators, collectors and enthusiasts from across the globe. The platform makes it...

OpenSea's Revolution: Freedom or Just Another Wall Street?

OpenSea's Revolution: Freedom or Just Another Wall Street?

I’ve personally spent the last 10 plus years advocating for decentralized innovation, helping young people develop digital entrepreneurial skills and even advising market entry strategies. So trust me when I say, I know how tempting OpenSea is. Furthermore, it has opened up access to the world of digital art and...

OpenSea's OS2: A Trojan Horse for Centralized Control?

OpenSea's OS2: A Trojan Horse for Centralized Control?

The headlines scream success! OpenSea's active addresses are up, mirroring levels we haven't seen since early 2023. A whopping 44% jump in May alone! OS2, with its promise of seamless fungible and non-fungible token trading, is being hailed as a potential savior for the ailing NFT market. Before we uncork...

OpenSea Sees User Spike After OS2 Launch, Trading Volume Lags

OpenSea Sees User Spike After OS2 Launch, Trading Volume Lags

OpenSea, a prominent NFT marketplace, experienced a surge in active users following the launch of its major update, OS2, in May 2025. The platform now boasts a user count higher than it ever attained since before the March 2023 discord fork. Aside from the influx of new users, the uptick...

OpenSea's User Surge: OS2 a Hit, But Will Trading Follow?

OpenSea's User Surge: OS2 a Hit, But Will Trading Follow?

OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace on the Ethereum blockchain, just released its new and improved platform OS2. Since then, it has been engulfed with an explosion of active addresses. Unlike industry, user activity has increased dramatically. That spike hasn’t been mirrored by a similar uptick in trading volume, leaving plenty...

OpenSea's OS2 Hype Active Users Up, But Royalties Still Down?

OpenSea's OS2 Hype Active Users Up, But Royalties Still Down?

Along comes OpenSea’s OS2, heralding the new dawn. Reach out to learn more Active user numbers have increased tremendously! In May, the build jumped an amazing 44%, returning to heights not seen since the beginning of 2023. They’re bragging about simple swapping and no more bridging troubles. Sounds great, right?...

NFT Royalties Are Dying? OpenSea's $3.2B Bet Misses This Key Trend

NFT Royalties Are Dying? OpenSea's $3.2B Bet Misses This Key Trend

Even OpenSea’s CEO, Devin Finzer, is betting big on the NFT “comeback.” In fact, $3.2 billion big—the peak weekly trading volume. In doing so, he makes it sound all rosy and optimistic regarding digital ownership. I think a storm is brewing, powered by the slow and painful demise of NFT...

OpenSea CEO's NFT Comeback Claim: A $3.2B Mirage or Real Opportunity?

OpenSea CEO's NFT Comeback Claim: A $3.2B Mirage or Real Opportunity?

The NFT market has been pronounced dead more times than I can even count. Now, comeback against all odds, OpenSea’s own CEO Devin Finzer has been singing a different tune. He sees NFTs as "essential infrastructure." A 97% plunge from a $3.2 billion height of popularity all the way down...

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