Web3 News Highlights:
- @pudgypenguins debuts first @solana activation and launches Pudgy Arcade
- @artblocks_io presents 'Bokeh' by @mpkoz
- @GunzillaGames secures funding from Delphi Ventures
These developments showcase the ongoing innovation and investment in the Web3 space. Pudgy Penguins' expansion to Solana and new arcade launch demonstrates cross-chain growth. Art Blocks continues to support digital artists, while Gunzilla Games' funding indicates sustained interest in blockchain gaming.
For more details on these stories and other Web3 news, visit the OpenSea blog.
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OpenSea Features Dutch Artist Behind Multi-Year Generative World Project
**OpenSea interviews @dutchtide**, the creator of **Midnight Breeze**, a generative art world that has been years in development. The conversation explores: - The artist's approach to **stillness and connection** in digital art - How **community-driven storytelling** transforms fragmented narratives - The evolution of each story into a **living journey** through user interaction Midnight Breeze represents a shift toward **art-focused NFT projects**, emphasizing creative vision over utility. The project has gained recognition for its artistic merit and thoughtful approach to generative world-building. [Read the full interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-dutchtide?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=&utm_content=OS_1)
DEGEN Token Creator Reveals Origin Story and Future Plans in New Interview
**OpenSea interviews Jacek Trocinski**, creator of @degentokenbase and the $DEGEN token movement. Key discussion points include: - The **origin story** of $DEGEN token - Details about an **upcoming app** in development - How **crypto tipping culture** could transform digital interactions - The brand's focus on **rewarding participation** in the community DEGEN has evolved from a simple token into a **brand movement** that emphasizes community engagement and participation rewards. The interview explores how tipping mechanisms in crypto could **reshape future** digital economies and social interactions. [Read the full interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-jacek-trocinski-of-degen)
LOLLandGame Token $LOL Now Available on OpenSea
**LOLLandGame** has officially launched its **$LOL token** on OpenSea marketplace. The gaming project joins the growing list of tokens available on the popular NFT platform. Users can now find and trade $LOL through OpenSea's custom token pages. This follows a similar pattern of gaming tokens expanding their marketplace presence, with $DOLLO previously launching on the platform in October. - $LOL token now tradeable on OpenSea - Custom token page available for easy access - Part of LOLLandGame's broader ecosystem expansion
OpenSea Launches Swap Fast Access for Faster Trading
OpenSea has launched **Swap Fast Access**, a new feature designed to accelerate trading across the platform. The service builds on their existing Fast Swaps technology, which has already processed over **$10 million** in settlements since its initial launch in September. - Enables faster cross-chain trading - Part of OpenSea's broader speed optimization efforts - Available now on the platform This represents OpenSea's continued focus on improving transaction speed and user experience in the NFT marketplace.
OpenSea Features Artist Ayla El-Moussa's Bodies of Color Collection
**OpenSea spotlights digital artist Ayla El-Moussa** in their latest artist interview series. The conversation explores her **Bodies of Color** collection, focusing on: - How she uses the human body as both subject and canvas - Her approach to abstraction as a language of identity - Themes of stillness and evolution in her work El-Moussa combines photography, self-portraiture, film, and painting into what she calls **digital alchemy**. Her surreal artistic style encourages viewers to explore form, nature, and balance. This follows previous coverage by SuperRare, where curator Paloma Rodriguez discussed the artist's trajectory and inspirations. [Read the full OpenSea interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-ayla-el-moussa?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=&utm_content=OS_1)