OpenSea’s new advanced NFT marketplace aggregator, OpenSea Pro, has garnered mixed reactions from the community. The platform, formerly known as Gem V2, was rebranded by OpenSea in an effort to attract more seasoned NFT collectors and enhance their experience. OpenSea Pro introduced new features and tools, including the ability to list on OpenSea with 0% fees for a limited time.
Excitement and Anticipation from the Community
Many members of the NFT community welcomed the new platform, expressing their excitement on Twitter. Some believe that OpenSea Pro will improve the user experience within the NFT space. Others who have always liked Gem as an NFT aggregation platform expressed their joy that OpenSea is now giving it the right priority.
However, not everyone is pleased with the new development. Some community members believe that OpenSea has “completely failed to rock the boat” with this move. Others argue that OpenSea Pro looks more like trading tools and should be more about art and artists.
OpenSea vs. Blur: The NFT Marketplace Wars
The NFT marketplace wars between OpenSea and Blur continue to unfold, with community members expressing anticipation as to where this competition is headed. OpenSea acquired Blur in April 2022 to compete with the budding NFT marketplace, which had surpassed OpenSea’s daily Ether (ETH) trading volume on Feb. 18.
In response to the competition, OpenSea has implemented various strategies, such as lowering platform fees and giving more earnings to creators. OpenSea Pro is another move to win back users from Blur.
What’s Next for OpenSea and Blur?
Community members are keen to see what Blur’s next move will be in response to OpenSea Pro. Some are tagging Blur on Twitter, asking about their next steps. NFT strategist Hunter Solaire believes that the competition will lead to further improvements within the NFT space.
Conclusion
The launch of OpenSea Pro has sparked mixed reactions from the NFT community. While some welcome the new platform’s advanced features and tools, others express concern about OpenSea’s focus on trading tools rather than art and artists. The competition between OpenSea and Blur continues, and it remains to be seen how this will shape the future of the NFT marketplace.
