Nobody Sausage: From Viral Meme to Solana Movement

**Jack Butcher's Checks VV** has been added to OpenSea's prestigious Flagship Collection, recognizing its impact on web3 art. Launched in January 2023, Checks began as an **open-edition experiment** exploring verification culture with the message: *If no one is verified, everyone is verified.* **Key mechanics:** - Holders can migrate editions to immutable originals - Merge multiple pieces to reduce check counts - Create rarer compositions, including the scarce Black Check The project transformed into a **living onchain system** where every action - burning, merging, composing - becomes art itself. Smart contract logic serves as the artistic medium. Beyond mechanics, Checks functions as a **cultural mirror**, critiquing online hierarchies while celebrating permissionless creativity. The community has co-authored its evolution through derivatives, physical art, and global exhibitions. OpenSea's recognition honors artwork that **redefined relationships** between artist and audience, code and culture. [Learn about Flagship Collection](https://opensea.io/learn/nft/the-opensea-flagship-collection)

**Dino Gotchis**, the official NFT collection from sleep-tracking app Sleepagotchi, is minting on OpenSea. **Key Details:** - Allowlist mint: 12pm ET - Public mint: 2pm ET - 7,777 total supply of sleepy dinosaur companions - Free mint for this debut collection The collection represents Sleepagotchi's first venture into NFTs, combining their sleep habit rewards platform with digital collectibles. [View collection on OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/dino-gotchis/overview)

OpenSea has finalized its **Wave 1 rewards program** after generating over $2 billion in trading volume, locking in a **$12.2 million prize pool** of NFTs and tokens. **Wave 1 Distribution Details:** - Treasure Chests will enter "pending open" state soon - **63 Grand Prizes** available, with higher-tier chests having better odds - Target distribution date: **October 17** - All rewards will be distributed fairly through the chest system **Wave 2 Launch (Oct 15 - Nov 15):** - **$1 million** in $OP, $SOMI, and $ETH added to kickstart new pool - 50% of platform fees continue funding rewards - New Starter Chests available for leveling **Upcoming Wave 2 Features:** - More Voyage Types - Increased Shipments - **New 13th Chest** (currently locked) - Enhanced loyalty incentives under consideration **NFT Liquidity Strategy:** OpenSea is placing WETH offers on collections where they purchased 11+ items. Accepted offers will feed into the Wave 2 rewards pool. The team is processing Wave 1 distributions while enabling Wave 2 starter chests.

**OpenSea launches Quick Sell Percentages** - a new feature for faster NFT trading. **Key features:** - One-tap selling with preset percentages - No need to manually calculate amounts - More precise token swaps - Streamlined trading experience The feature addresses traders who want speed over deliberation, allowing them to **choose sell amounts instantly** rather than thinking through each transaction. **Now available** on OpenSea's platform for all users.

**Adam Fern**, co-founder of Proof of Play, transitioned from fintech at Square to blockchain gaming innovation. Key insights from the interview: - **Fun-first approach**: Games should prioritize entertainment over crypto mechanics - **Invisible technology**: Web3 elements work best when seamlessly integrated - **Square lessons**: Applied payment industry experience to gaming infrastructure - **Mainstream adoption**: Focus on user experience rather than blockchain complexity Fern's background includes revolutionizing payments at Cash App before entering the gaming space. His philosophy centers on **durability and longevity** in an industry often driven by short-term hype. The interview explores how traditional fintech principles can enhance blockchain gaming development and user onboarding. [Read full interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-adam-fern-of-proof-of-play)