Rekt Brands reached a major milestone, selling 1 million cans through their partnership with MoonPay, marking significant growth in web3 consumer products.
Other notable developments this week:
- Art Blocks announced Marfa 2025 headliners for their upcoming event
- Azuki formed an IP partnership with Story Protocol to expand their brand reach
- Parallel TCG prepares Deception packs drop for September 30
- Decentraland Art Week officially begins, bringing digital art to the metaverse
The Rekt Brands achievement demonstrates growing mainstream adoption of crypto-enabled commerce, while the diverse range of announcements shows continued expansion across gaming, art, and virtual worlds.
Some of the top web3 news of the week: - Ethereum explores NFT-powered agents - Wyoming backs multichain stablecoin - @pudgypenguins jumps into Asia gaming - @WilderWorld $100K tournament - @MeebitsNFTs trait upcycling beta Read more stories 👇 opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the top web3 news of the week: @refikanadol's Messi piece sells for $1.87M @ton_blockchain wallet launches in the US @doodles drop Transmissions from Dullsville @SamSpratt's Luci at the @ToledoMuseum @coinbase and @PNCBank partner up More stories in the post below! 👇
Some of the top web3 news of the week: - @PayPal adds P2P crypto via messaging - @moonpay acquires Meso for bank rails - @decentraland Art Week starts Sept 24th - @AmericanExpress brings travel on-chain - @MetaMask prepares for $MASK More stories below. opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the top web3 news of the week: - @pudgypenguins reach #1 in App Store - @animocabrands add to MocaPortfolio - @ethereum's L2 fragmentation solution - @GSQHoldings $2M deal w/ @rektguy - @avax & @Toyota build robotaxi network More stories below. opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the top web3 news of the week: - @pudgypenguins launch Pudgy Party - @MetaMask to release mUSD stablecoin - @ecb explores @ethereum & @solana rails - @moonbirds + @footballdotfun rewards - OpenSea MCP for AI apps & agents More stories below. opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the biggest web3 news of the week: 🚗 We acquired @rally_xyz 🪄 @goblintown introduces $gob ⛩️ @Azuki sale fuels anime 🌈 @doodles up for a Collision Award Read more! 👇 opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the top web3 news of the week: 🎨 @artblocks_io introduces AB500 🎮 @YieldGuild deal w/ @playgigaverse 🐰 @animocabrands backs @mypethooligan 💳 @Visa expands stablecoin support Read more stories below! 👇 opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the top web3 news of the week: 🐱 @animocabrands acquires stake in @coolcats 🐧 @pudgypenguins launches Pudgy Party game ⛩️ @Azuki luxury watch drop w/ H. Moser & Cie 🤝@stripe & @Circle each build payment chains Read more stories below! 👇 opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the top web3 news of the week: - We unveiled the OS Flagship Collection - @coinbase One joins OpenSea rewards - @doodles tease Froot Loops collab - @CyberKongz launch $KONG on ETH - @solana cuts tx finality to 150ms Read more stories below. opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the top web3 news of the week: - @artblocks_io Marfa 2025 headliners - @RektBrands 1M cans sold w/ @moonpay - @azuki IP partnership w/ Story Protocol - @ParallelTCG Deception packs drop Sept. 30 - @decentraland Art Week begins More stories below. opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the top web3 news of the week: 🎂 @ethereum turns 10 years old 🔨 @ChristiesInc jumps into real estate 🔵 @coinbase teams up with @Chase 🤝 @PayPal introduces Pay with Crypto 🦊 @MetaMask launches Stablecoin Earn More stories below! 👇 opensea.io/blog/articles/…
Some of the biggest web3 news of the week: 🟦 @base announces an all-in-one onchain app ⚖️ Congress passes GENIUS Act and eyes CBDC limits 🌈 @ToledoMuseum acquires Squiggle #1458 ⚽️ @Bitpanda_global's launch with PSG & AC Milan More stories below! 👇 opensea.io/blog/articles/…
OpenSea Weekly Top Token Swaps Report

OpenSea has released its weekly report highlighting the **top-performing tokens** in trading volume. Key highlights: - Weekly swap data now available for analysis - Token performance metrics updated - Trading volume leaders identified The report provides insights into: - Most traded digital assets - Market momentum indicators - Weekly trading patterns **Access the full rankings**: [OpenSea Top Tokens](https://opensea.io/stats/tokens/top?os_ref=toptraded) This data helps traders and collectors identify trending assets and market movements in the NFT space.
🎯 Meerkat Founder's New Web3 Vision
**Ben Rubin**, the entrepreneur behind viral apps **Meerkat** and **Houseparty**, is now building **Towns Protocol** - a platform for ownable group chats. In a new OpenSea interview, Rubin discusses: - His journey from creating viral social apps to web3 - How his previous ventures generated **$40M in revenue** - The concept of **bots that pay to exist** in digital spaces - His theory that **every social app is built on desire** Towns Protocol represents Rubin's vision for **decentralized social interactions** where users truly own their group conversations and communities. The interview explores how **collectibles, IP, and emerging tech** are shaping the next wave of web3 social platforms. [Read the full interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-ben-rubin?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=&utm_content=OS_1)
Arbitrum Offers 5% OpenSea Bonus for Treasure Chest Progress
Arbitrum is running a **12-hour promotion** offering qualified OpenSea users a **5% bonus** toward their Treasure Chest progress. **Key Details:** - Promotion runs from 12pm ET to 12am ET today - Only qualified OpenSea activity on Arbitrum counts - Bonus applies to Treasure Chest progress tracking This appears to be part of Arbitrum's ongoing efforts to boost activity on their network, particularly around gaming and NFT ecosystems. The Treasure ecosystem has been a key focus for Arbitrum's growth strategy.
OpenSea Adds The Memes by 6529 to Flagship Collection

**OpenSea has inducted The Memes by 6529 into its prestigious Flagship Collection**, recognizing the project's impact on decentralized culture. Launched in 2022 by @punk6529, The Memes began as an experiment to spread decentralization through art and community creativity. The collection features: - **Sgt. Pepe** by @Ars0nic - vintage propaganda-style art promoting "Freedom to Transact" - **SeizeJPGs** by @6529er - revolutionary poster aesthetic with "Seize the Memes of Production" message - **The Institutions Are Coming** - vintage advertising reimagined for web3 - **UncleSeize** - Uncle Sam poster remix calling viewers to "seize the memes" Each piece is designed to be **simple, remixable, and shareable**, embodying cc0 culture on the blockchain. The collection has grown to include dozens of artists and thousands of collectors. The Memes represents how art and memes can carry decentralization's message beyond traditional communication methods, turning cultural artifacts into movements. [Learn more about OpenSea's Flagship Collection](https://opensea.io/learn/nft/the-opensea-flagship-collection)