OpenSea

**mfers**, the influential NFT project launched in 2021 by pseudonymous artist Sartoshi, has been added to a Flagship Collection. **What made mfers different:** - No roadmap or utility promised - Released fully into public domain with no copyright restrictions - Featured 5 types (Alien, Zombie, Ape, Charcoal, Plain) plus 21 hand-drawn one-of-ones - Iconic traits include headphones, chains, and the 4:20 watch The project started from a simple sketch of a slouched kid with headphones and a cigarette. It became a defining moment in crypto-native culture by **prioritizing freedom over control**. Even after Sartoshi stepped away, the community kept it alive through its permissionless design. The recognition acknowledges a project that succeeded by rejecting traditional NFT promises and polish.

OpenSea has added three new collections to its Flagship Collection program: - **[mfers](https://twitter.com/unofficialmfers)** - A CC0 collection by Sartoshi featuring hand-drawn stick figures that became known for its minimalist aesthetic and community-driven culture without a formal roadmap. - **[CryptoAdz](https://twitter.com/cryptoadzNFT)** - A CC0 frog collection by Gremplin that emerged from crypto's permissionless communities. - **[Good Vibes Club](https://twitter.com/goodvibesclub)** - A community-focused character IP emphasizing positivity, collectibility, and high-quality art for the onchain ecosystem. The Flagship Collection program appears to be OpenSea's initiative to highlight notable NFT projects. Each collection brings a distinct approach: mfers represents internet culture and simplicity, CryptoAdz embodies grassroots community building, and Good Vibes Club focuses on premium art and positive messaging.

**Major developments in web3 this week:** - **Moonbirds launches $BIRB token** - The popular NFT project introduces its native cryptocurrency, connecting digital collectibles with tokenomics - **REKT Drinks sells out at X Games** - Web3 beverage brand achieves complete sellout at major sporting event, demonstrating mainstream adoption - **Avalanche gets first US spot ETF** - AVAX becomes the latest cryptocurrency to receive spot ETF approval in the United States, joining Bitcoin and Ethereum - **Foundation transitions to Blackdove** - The NFT platform changes ownership structure These stories reflect continued integration between web3 projects and traditional markets, with institutional products like ETFs and physical event partnerships becoming more common.

**GBOY token by @neukoai is now live for trading on Solana through OpenSea.** The launch follows the project's tagline: *create. connect. collect.* - Available on the Solana blockchain - Trading accessible via OpenSea marketplace - Created by @neukoai team This represents another NFT project expanding into tokenization, following a trend of collections launching associated tokens for their communities. **Key details:** - Platform: Solana - Marketplace: OpenSea - Token: $GBOY

**Jack Butcher's 'Self Checkout'** drew crowds at Art Basel with an interactive installation where visitors printed their own receipts. The piece explores how **ownership can unlock new creative possibilities** for both artists and collectors in the digital age. - Interactive format allowed direct audience participation - Focuses on ownership as creative catalyst - Bridges traditional art world with digital concepts The installation critiques algorithmic control while merging machine perception with blockchain-based memories, creating a unique commentary on modern art consumption.

OpenSea published an interview with **Jack Butcher**, the founder of Visualize Value and creator behind notable NFT projects **Checks** and **Opepen**. The conversation was recorded live from Marfa, Texas, continuing OpenSea's series of artist interviews. - Butcher is known for transforming complex concepts into visual art - His previous work includes the upcoming **Gas Wars** project on Art Blocks - The artist explores themes of survivorship bias and destruction in his work This marks another installment in OpenSea's ongoing coverage of prominent NFT creators and their artistic philosophies. [Read the full interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/live-from-marfa-in-conversation-with-jack-butcher)

**Genesis**, a groundbreaking collection of 500 AI-collaborative artworks by Silver, has been added to a major flagship collection. Launched in 2022 on @braindrops_art, the collection explores themes of: - Transcendence and mythology - Human-machine collaboration - Digital rebirth narratives The artworks feature marble temples rendered through neural networks and human forms dissolving into light, creating what's described as a "deep mechanical dream." **Major Recognition** Genesis has gained significant institutional recognition: - Exhibitions in Los Angeles - Auctions at **Sotheby's London** - Sales at **Christie's New York** The collection helped establish AI art's legitimacy in the digital fine art space, becoming a foundational pillar of the AI art movement. The addition to the flagship collection recognizes Silver (Claire) as an artist who "didn't just pioneer AI art, she gave it a soul."

**OpenSea adds Claire Silver's Genesis collection to its Flagship Collection**, recognizing the pioneering AI art series. - Genesis features **500 AI-collaborative artworks** launched in 2022 on Braindrops - Explores themes of **transcendence, mythology, and rebirth** through human-machine collaboration - Collection showcases marble temples, dissolving human forms, and fragments of lost culture **Major milestone for AI art legitimacy:** - Featured in exhibitions from Los Angeles to global auctions at Sotheby's London and Christie's New York - Helped establish AI art as legitimate digital fine art - Became a **stable pillar of the AI art movement** OpenSea's inclusion honors Silver as an artist who "didn't just pioneer AI art, she gave it a soul." The collection represents a poetic expression of collaboration between human creativity and machine intelligence.

**Zora Creator Coins have officially launched on OpenSea**, expanding trading access beyond the native platform. The integration allows users to: - Trade creator coins during late-night browsing sessions - Access familiar OpenSea interface for transactions - Discover new creator tokens through OpenSea's marketplace **What are Zora Creator Coins?** These are tradeable tokens tied to creator content posts. Each post becomes an instantly tradeable asset, with creators earning revenue from every transaction. The move to OpenSea represents a significant expansion for Zora's creator economy model, making these digital assets more accessible to mainstream NFT traders. *This development continues Zora's mission to monetize creator content through blockchain technology.*

**OpenSea launches holiday rewards boost** From November 28 at 12pm ET through December 2 at 12pm ET, all qualified OpenSea activity across all blockchains earns a **5% boost** toward Treasure Chest progress. - Limited-time promotion runs for 4 days - Applies to all supported blockchains - Boosts existing reward accumulation This follows previous blockchain-specific boosts, including a similar 5% Arbitrum promotion in October.