OpenSea

**Specular Cortex by @Eko3316 is now available for minting exclusively on OpenSea.** The collection marks another exclusive NFT drop on the platform, following similar releases like the Anime collection by @phygitals in April. - Minting is currently live on OpenSea - Created by artist @Eko3316 - Exclusive to the OpenSea marketplace Collectors interested in the Specular Cortex series can visit OpenSea to participate in the mint.

OpenSea has opened early access to its mobile application, currently available to holders of specific NFT collections. **How to Get Access:** - Visit the [allowlist page](https://opensea.io/settings/mobile-allowlist) - Verify your eligible NFT holdings - Download the app **Currently Eligible Collections:** - Doodles NFT holders - Good Vibes Club (GVC) holders The phased rollout suggests OpenSea is testing its mobile platform with engaged community members before a wider release. This marks the marketplace's first dedicated mobile application, potentially making NFT trading more accessible on smartphones.

Chimpers has released a new NFT collection called **Tales from the Taco Dojo** in collaboration with Jarritos. The packs are now available for minting exclusively on OpenSea. **Key Details:** - Collection features Chimpers x Jarritos collaboration - Exclusive minting on OpenSea platform - Available now for collectors The collection represents a partnership between the Chimpers NFT project and the Mexican soda brand Jarritos, bringing a unique cultural crossover to the NFT space. [Mint on OpenSea](https://opensea.io/collection/tales-from-the-taco-dojo/overview)

OpenSea has opened early access registration for its mobile application. Users can sign up for the allowlist through their account settings. **Key Details:** - Early access available now - Registration link: [opensea.io/settings/mobile-allowlist](https://opensea.io/settings/mobile-allowlist) - Mobile app represents OpenSea's expansion beyond desktop This marks OpenSea's move to provide NFT marketplace access on mobile devices, allowing users to browse, buy, and manage digital assets on the go.

**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.*