CRYPTO 101

Ep. 688 Open Sea State of the Union and New Token Announcements!

Nov 5, 2025
Adam Hollander, CMO of OpenSea and a seasoned NFT marketer, breaks down the evolution and significance of NFTs, likening them to digital ownership in a museum. He shares OpenSea's ambitious vision of integrating NFTs, tokens, and wallets into a seamless Web3 experience. Discussions include the upcoming OS Mobile app and the C token designed to reward creators. Adam emphasizes community importance and self-custody, while teasing future features like AI trading insights and improvements to token trading. An essential listen for crypto newcomers!
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ANECDOTE

Twitter Critique Turned Into CMO Role

  • Adam Hollander tweeted criticism to OpenSea's CEO after a decision he disagreed with, sparking hours of direct conversation.
  • Two weeks later he joined OpenSea as CMO after that candid exchange.
INSIGHT

What NFTs Actually Prove

  • NFTs prove digital originality by storing verifiable history on-chain, enabling true digital ownership.
  • That proof unlocks utility, membership, and new markets like gaming and tokenized real-world assets.
INSIGHT

From Speculation To Community Value

  • The 2021 NFT rush was driven largely by speculation rather than long-term affinity for art or community.
  • Today the conversation shifts toward art, utility, and community, which encourages sustainable innovation.
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