Thomas Daniels
OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, has rolled out its upgraded platform OS2, signaling a major strategic shift beyond its traditional focus on non-fungible tokens. The newly launched platform now enables token trading across 19 blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, and Ronin, while introducing advanced cross-chain capabilities and reduced marketplace fees.
This development aligns with a broader resurgence in the digital asset market. In May 2025, the number of unique NFT buyers surged by 50% month-over-month to reach 936,000. NFT sales volumes also rebounded, growing from $373 million in April to $430 million in May — the first monthly uptick recorded this year.
Adam Hollander, OpenSea’s Chief Marketing Officer, reported a 40% increase in weekly unique collectors since January, attributing this growth to OS2’s seamless user interface and expanded functionalities. He emphasized that users can now mint an NFT on Solana, swap a gaming token on Ronin, and purchase a newly launched memecoin — all within a unified wallet flow.
Beyond NFTs, OpenSea is positioning itself at the forefront of the on-chain asset revolution. Platforms like Courtyard, which tokenize physical trading cards, exemplify the rising interest in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Between April 15 and 22, Courtyard facilitated $20.7 million in NFT sales, enabling Polygon to briefly surpass Ethereum in weekly NFT trading volume.
Hollander affirmed OpenSea’s long-term vision of becoming a comprehensive platform where everything on-chain is liquid and accessible. “Profitability in this space flows to businesses that add real utility and provide users with broader options,” he said, reinforcing OpenSea’s commitment to expanding into cross-chain token trading while maintaining its leadership in the NFT domain.
