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Say Goodbye to Bridges, OpenSea OS2 Goes Fully Multi-Chain

3 weeks ago
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  • OpenSea officially launches OS2, enabling seamless NFT trading across 19 blockchains without needing token swaps or bridges.
  • With new XP-based incentives and rising user activity, OpenSea strengthens its position amid a cooling NFT market.

OpenSea has officially dropped the “beta” label and made OS2 the primary platform for all its users. The move is immediately noticeable in the cleaner interface, much more agile navigation, and a smoother NFT browsing experience, even for those who are not very technical on a daily basis.

But behind the cosmetic changes, there is something much bigger that OpenSea is building—a truly interconnected cross-blockchain ecosystem.

OpenSea Turns Into a One-Stop NFT Hub Across 19 Chains

Users can now buy, sell, and mint NFTs across 19 blockchain networks without the hassle of using bridges or swapping tokens first. Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, even Ronin, are all available directly on the same platform. It’s like having access to an entire digital mall, without having to move buildings.

And interestingly, this isn’t just a technical update. In May alone, OpenSea recorded a transaction volume of over $75 million. This figure is a turning point after five consecutive months of decline. While many other platforms are still trying to catch their breath, OpenSea has managed to revive market interest.

XP Rewards and SEA Airdrop Fuel User Loyalty and Growth

Starting May 30, 2025, users can also join “Voyages”—a new incentive system that makes activities like minting NFTs, trading across networks, or even just interacting with the community feel more valuable.

Each activity will earn XP points that can later affect the eligibility of the SEA token airdrop, a crypto token that will be launched by OpenSea. Not only that, users who have been active for a long time and often use the platform are also taken into account, so it’s not just about who clicks the most today.

Furthermore, data from OpenSea shows that the number of unique weekly collectors has increased by 40% since January. This proves that even though the NFT market in general is not very busy, loyal OpenSea users are still sticking around and are actually getting more active. Is it because of this new feature? Maybe. Or maybe because the platform has succeeded in building long-term trust.

On the other hand, there is interesting news from the regulatory world. In February, CNF reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially closed its investigation into OpenSea without filing charges.

Because the move reflects a shift in the SEC’s view of the digital asset industry. Instead of attacking all crypto projects indiscriminately, they are now focusing more on fraud and bad actors.
The decision came at the same time that the SEC also dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase.

Source: https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/say-goodbye-to-bridges-opensea-os2-goes-fully-multi-chain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=say-goodbye-to-bridges-opensea-os2-goes-fully-multi-chain