Popular NFT marketplace OpenSea has launched the open beta for its newly redesigned platform, OS2, aiming to improve user experience and transaction capabilities.
The overhaul integrates NFTs and tokens into a single ecosystem, supporting multiple blockchain networks and enhancing features to better serve both casual collectors and professional users.
Alongside the beta launch, OpenSea has announced the upcoming release of the $SEA token, a new initiative designed to reward long-term platform users.
What’s new with OS2?
OS2 represents a complete rebuild of the OpenSea platform, with an emphasis on streamlining the user experience for buying, selling, and discovering digital assets.
One of the key features of OS2 is its cross-chain purchasing ability, which allows users to interact with assets across 14 different blockchain networks, including newly added chains such as ApeChain, Flow, and Soneium.
Additionally, OS2 introduces a more user-friendly interface, making it easier for collectors to explore NFTs and tokens. The platform now features a 0.5% marketplace fee on NFT transactions and has removed swap fees for token purchases to make OpenSea more cost-effective and approachable for users at all levels.
What is $SEA token?
Alongside the platform update, OpenSea has unveiled the $SEA token, which will be used to reward users based on their engagement with the platform.
Rather than focusing solely on recent activity, the $SEA token will also consider historical usage, giving long-term users a stake in the platform’s future development.
According to the announcement, the claim process for $SEA will be designed to be simple and accessible, although OpenSea has not provided a specific release date yet. The token will be integrated into the OS2 platform, adding an additional layer of value for users who have supported OpenSea over time.
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