OpenSea to Launch SEA Token in 2026
OpenSea, which was once the biggest marketplace for NFTs (digital collectibles), is getting ready to launch its own token called SEA by early 2026.
This plan comes after the company expanded its platform beyond NFTs, allowing users to trade all types of digital assets — not just collectibles.
Details About the SEA Token
OpenSea’s co-founder, Devin Finzer, announced on October 17 that the SEA token will be an important part of OpenSea’s new identity. He said the token represents the company’s goal to create a more open and flexible blockchain-based economy.
“By launching SEA, we’ll show the world our bigger vision for the future of digital trading,” Finzer said.
- 50% of SEA tokens will be given to the community, mainly through an initial claim process.
- Longtime users and participants in OpenSea’s loyalty programs will get priority.
- The company will use half of its launch revenue to buy back SEA tokens, helping maintain liquidity and support the token’s value.
SEA holders will also be able to stake their tokens to earn rewards and support the network’s growth.
From NFT Platform to “Trade Everything” App
The launch of SEA is part of OpenSea’s bigger plan to become a “Trade Everything” platform.
OpenSea is working on:
- A mobile app for easier access,
- Perpetual futures trading, and
- Cross-chain tools that make it simpler to trade across multiple blockchains.
Finzer explained that OpenSea’s first goal was to bring artists, collectors, and gamers into the Web3 world through NFTs. Now, the next stage will give users one platform to trade many types of assets without needing to switch between different blockchains or wallets.
“Users shouldn’t have to worry about where their assets are — whether it’s on Solana, Ethereum L2, or somewhere else. They should just be able to trade everything easily in one place,” Finzer said.
Rising Activity and Market Growth
OpenSea’s trading activity has been rising sharply. In October 2025, the platform recorded over $2.6 billion in total trading volume, with 90% of it coming from token trading.
According to data from DeFiLlama, on October 15, OpenSea reached its highest-ever daily trading volume at around $462.7 million, making it one of the fastest-growing decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in the market.
