OpenSea, the popular Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace, has launched its new OS2 platform in beta. According to a post on X , this updated version will change the NFT market with several new features. OS2 offers a lower marketplace fee, an airdrop of its new SEA token, and adds support for 14 new blockchains. OpenSea OS2 Platform Comes With Lots of Benefits It is worth noting that OpenSea will significantly reduce marketplace fees to just 0.5%. This shift helps make the platform more appealing for creators and collectors by offering a cheaper way to buy, sell, and trade NFTs. Additionally, users will no longer pay swap fees, so they can complete transactions without any extra costs when swapping assets in the NFT market. Another notable improvement in OS2 is the addition of 14 new blockchains, including Sony’s Sonieum and Bored Ape’s Apechain. This gives users more options in picking the blockchain that fits their needs and creating chances for cross-chain compatibility. Furthermore, these new blockchains will work smoothly with the platform, improving the user experience and expanding NFTs available to everyone. Additionally, OpenSea affirmed that SEA token airdrop is coming soon, majorly for United States users. Although an exact date and time haven’t been revealed, this token will be important for the OS2 ecosystem. SEA token will provide new benefits and governance options as the platform develops. Meanwhile, OpenSea will reward its users with this airdrop to show its commitment to the community. OpenSea Sparks Airdrop Buzz Recall that in December 2024, OpenSea sparked excitement and speculation following its registration in the Cayman Islands . Pseudonymous researcher Waleswoosh, affiliated with the Azuki NFT collection, shared OpenSea’s official registration in the Cayman Islands with a screenshot. As such, the news stirred up speculations with the NFT community about an impending token launch and airdrop. Likewise, the news followed OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer’s announcement about the platform revival in November 2024. He promised a revamped version would launch in December but did not provide details. Since then, speculation about a token launch has grown. Many users wonder if this move signals a significant shift for OpenSea and its plans. OpenSea Unveils Seaport 1.6 for Next-Gen NFT Markets Meanwhile, OpenSea collaborated with the Seaport Working Group to release Seaport 1.6 , marking a new era for the NFT marketplace with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem. According to the company, Seaport 1.6 introduced a new feature called Seaport Hooks. Similar to Uniswap v4 Hooks, the Seaport Hook enables developers to create applications that significantly enhance NFTs’ liquidity and utility. Although Seaport serves as a protocol for facilitating peer-to-peer sales of on-chain items, the introduction of Seaport Hooks added a new dimension to NFT governance and functionality. The post OpenSea Launches OS2 NFT Platform, Teases SEA Token appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
