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OpenSea introduces OpenSea Studio, a comprehensive tool for creators of NFT projects offering full control over the NFT drop process, direct minting, and compatibility with multiple blockchains. The platform’s intuitive interface eliminates the need for technical expertise, facilitating easier NFT project creation and acquisition through credit or debit cards.

OpenSea, a decentralized marketplace for nonfungible tokens (NFTs), is revolutionizing the digital ownership economy. However, its reliance on cryptocurrency and possible exposure to fraudulent NFT listings are potential drawbacks. Despite these limitations, OpenSea continues to transform our interaction with digital assets.

“In an era dominated by digital aesthetics, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have soared, offering artists unparalleled creative freedom. Particularly noteworthy is the Australian VR artist, Giant Swan, the first to put a 3D object on-chain. This innovation allows direct artist-collector sales, a leap forward from traditional social media trades. However, OpenSea’s choice to make creator royalties on secondary sales optional creates a significant challenge for creators striving for rightful compensation in an ever-evolving economy.”

“In response to OpenSea’s royalty model alterations and removal of the Operator Filter, Yuga Labs, behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), plans to phase-out OpenSea’s Seaport functionality by February 2024, reinforcing commitment to creator royalties.”

OpenSea, a leading non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, will make creator fees optional for new collections and retire its Operator Filter, an enforcement tool for creator royalties. The decision, driven by the lack of community support, aims to give users full ownership and control of their NFTs.

“OpenSea, a leading NFT marketplace, plans to disable its royalty enforcement tool, Operator Filter, citing failure to protect creator rights as intended. However, this action underlines a decentralized future, where creators have total control. It also stresses the need for balanced protocols maintaining artist rights while adhering to decentralization values. Critics argue this could undermine artists’ passively earned incomes.”

OpenSea has introduced a new feature called “Deals”, a peer-to-peer NFT exchange tool, allowing collectors to supplement their transactions with wrapped ether (WETH). The feature aims at increasing trust for online transactions in the digital collectibles market providing a safe trading platform for prized crypto-assets.

Friend.tech, a decentralized social network built on Coinbase’s Base and linked to Twitter, is gaining traction with almost ETH 11,000 in protocol fees. It currently ranks third in 24-hour fees, surpassing established platforms like OpenSea, Tron, and layer-1 & layer-2 giants such as Uniswap, Bitcoin, and MetaMask.

UK politicians are exploring the potential implications of Web3 technology in reconstructing the internet’s framework. However, skepticism around the value of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) rises, as a study reveals most lack monetary value. These diverse perspectives highlight a divergence in perceptions about blockchain’s utility and value.

“The once doubted decentralized platform Friend.tech has experienced immense growth recently, with a surge in its Total Locked Value (TVL) reaching $20 million. Despite initial skepticism, it now stands as the third highest revenue-generating decentralized application in the DeFi ecosystem. With active updates and a creator-first approach, this might be the beginning of a sustainable growth journey.”

To combat increasing transaction times and fees, Ethereum is utilizing layer 2 scaling solutions, resulting in faster transaction speeds, lower costs, and maintaining security. These networks enhance throughput and transaction rates, drawing significant attention. However, layer 2 chains also face criticism, largely from crypto users maximizing profitability through airdrop farming.

“Japanese artist Takashi Murakami’s introduction into the cryptoverse with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) was impacted by the 2022 crypto collapse. Despite this, his belief in digital art remains strong, evident in his exhibition at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum.”

Amazon Prime is offering its subscribers free gaming NFTs through the Prime gaming portal. These include distinctive skins and playable characters, allowing users to explore the blend of gaming and crypto technology. However, the market’s response to these corporate blockchain efforts remains largely skeptical due to environmental concerns and scamming risks.

ZTX, the South Korean metaverse platform, is set to launch its ZTX Genesis Home Mint, strengthening ties with OpenSea. ZTX, facilitated by the ZEPETO mobile platform, enables users to engage in an open-world 3D platform, including socializing, gaming, and even virtual governance. The upcoming Genesis Home Mint offers incentives for early supporters and offers digital assets known as District Homes.