OpenSea

**OpenSea is actively hiring** as the NFT marketplace continues to grow and expand its operations. The company is looking for new talent across various roles, positioning this as an opportunity for individuals to start their **"chapter at OpenSea."** - Multiple new positions available - Focus on growth and expansion - Careers page actively updated with opportunities OpenSea frames the hiring push around their maritime theme, emphasizing that **"the ship stays shipping"** while scaling their workforce. [View open positions](https://opensea.io/careers)

**Des Lucrece** explores complex themes through his **Des Monsters** collection - symbolic beings representing identity, grief, and contradiction. The anonymous artist focuses on creating visuals for people who don't feel represented in mainstream art. His work emerges from **"the in-between"** - spaces of uncertainty and transformation. Key themes in his practice: - Identity exploration through digital art - Processing grief and emotional complexity - Embracing contradiction as creative fuel - Maintaining anonymity to focus on the work The interview covers his artistic theory, approach to anonymity, and mission to create meaningful representation for overlooked communities. [Read the full interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-des-lucrece?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=&utm_content=OS_1)

**Gigaverse Eggs** collection has launched its public mint on OpenSea. The NFT project features new profile picture (PFP) artwork and is now available for minting directly through the marketplace. - Collection is live on OpenSea's platform - Features PFP-style digital artwork - Public minting phase has begun Users can browse and mint from the collection through the [OpenSea collection page](https://opensea.io/collection/gigaverse-eggs/overview). The launch follows similar recent PFP drops on the platform, indicating continued activity in the profile picture NFT space.

**Justin Aversano** created daily 10-second portraits across all 7 continents for an entire year, exploring how blockchain technology transforms photography. **Key highlights from the interview:** - Discussion of his famous **Twin Flames** collection - Exploration of analog photography rituals in digital spaces - How **onchain permanence** changes artistic documentation - NFTs redefining the photographer's role and reach Aversano's work demonstrates the intersection of traditional photography techniques with Web3 innovation, showing how artists can maintain creative authenticity while embracing new distribution methods. [Read the full OpenSea interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-justin-aversano?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=&utm_content=OS_1)

OpenSea has announced the winners of its AI Creator Contest after receiving thousands of submissions. **Top 5 Winners:** - @ST_McFly - @achew39 - @FlyRyde - @CryptoNFTViking - @PudgyTribe **Additional Recognition:** 25 creators received honorable mentions and will be awarded XP, including @Icea75, @ExoticRaccoon, @NiftyMediaHL, and others. The contest showcased significant community participation with creators demonstrating various AI-generated content. Winners need to DM OpenSea's account to claim their prizes. This follows OpenSea's previous creator contests, including a recent 0G vision contest that awarded custom merch boxes to top performers.

**Key Web3 Developments This Week:** - **Pudgy Penguins** launched their Pudgy Party game - **MetaMask** announced plans to release mUSD stablecoin - **European Central Bank** explores integration with Ethereum and Solana networks - **Moonbirds** partners with Football.fun for new rewards program - **OpenSea** introduces MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI applications and agents The OpenSea MCP development represents a significant step toward integrating NFT marketplaces with AI technology, potentially enabling automated trading and enhanced user experiences. [Read full digest](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/opensea-digest-august-28-2025)

**Hyperliquid has officially launched on OpenSea**, bringing NFT trading capabilities to the HyperEVM ecosystem. The integration enables: - NFT trading on OpenSea's platform - Spot trading functionality - Full HyperEVM compatibility This follows Hyperliquid's previous integration with OpenOcean in July, which provided access to ~$190M in liquidity across multiple DEXs including HyperSwap, Valantis, and Curve Finance. **The move expands Hyperliquid's reach** beyond perpetual trading into the broader NFT marketplace, giving users access to both trading and collectibles in one ecosystem.

**Nobody Sausage**, the dance-loving meme sensation with **35M+ followers**, is building more than just internet entertainment. The viral character has evolved into a **Solana-based movement** with the $NOBODY token, now integrated with payment systems like Helio and Solana Pay on Shopify. **Key highlights:** - Cross-platform following of 35+ million users - Philosophy: "anybody can be a $NOBODY" - Real-world utility through Solana payments - Bridging meme culture with blockchain adoption OpenSea featured an in-depth interview exploring how Nobody Sausage transforms absurd internet culture into a legitimate Web3 community and payment ecosystem. The project demonstrates how **meme-driven communities** can create tangible value beyond social media engagement, offering both entertainment and practical blockchain applications. [Read the full interview](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-nobody-sausage?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=&utm_content=OS_1)

OpenSea has introduced a new feature to help users **never miss NFT mints**. Key features include: - Email reminder notifications - Calendar synchronization - Real-time mint alerts The system is designed to ensure collectors are present when new drops happen. Users can now set up automated reminders for upcoming mints directly through the platform. This tool addresses a common pain point in the NFT space where timing is crucial for securing desired pieces during limited releases.

**Erick 'Snowfro' Calderon**, founder of Art Blocks, sits down with OpenSea to discuss the platform's evolution since 2020. Key highlights from the interview: - **Art Blocks' mission**: Providing permanence to generative art through blockchain technology - **Chromie Squiggle**: Calderon's demonstration project that helped launch the platform - **AB500 milestone**: Discussion of this significant platform achievement - **PostParams technology**: New feature expanding on-chain possibilities for artists The conversation explores how Art Blocks has grown from a simple concept to a major force in the NFT art space, with Calderon sharing insights on the technical innovations that make generative art truly permanent on-chain. [Read the full interview on OpenSea](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-erick-calderon?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=&utm_content=OS_1)