Non-fungible token (NFT) platform OpenSea has completed a Series A funding round led by a16z, amassing $23 million as it grows rapidly.
NFT platform OpenSea has completed a $23 million Series A funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The company made the announcement on March 18, noting that it was excited about the prospect of “a brand-new economy on the internet.”
OpenSea Swims in Funding
CEO Devin Finzer, who was highly enthusiastic in the post, said that the Internet was “starting to feel truly alive again.” He described blockchain technology and NFTs as being the building blocks of a more vibrant and open economy. He cites digital artists, musicians, and professional athletes as target groups, which OpenSea has already worked with.
The list of investors, backers, and crypto insiders aiding OpenSea is a uniquely impressive list. It includes Naval Ravikant, Mark Cuban, Tim Ferris, Belinda Johnson, and Balaji Srinivasan. These are some of the biggest names in the Internet domain and entrepreneurial world, and could prove to be extremely helpful in a rapidly burgeoning niche of the crypto market.
According to the post, OpenSea has seen a growth of over 100x in transaction volume, a remarkable feat that is representative of the interest in NFTs. It also states that there are more than 20 million NFTs available for purchase on the platform.
OpenSea is currently the second-largest NFT platform by volume, according to DappRadar, raking in over $35 million in the past seven days. In terms of historical activity, the platform is near its peak, and has over 17,000 users.
NFTs Making All the Headlines
NFTs have shaken the market, and several new platforms have emerged in the past few months alone. Before now, the market was mostly focused on the DeFi space.
But the arrival of sports teams, entrepreneurs, and musicians has brought the spotlight to NFTs. The NBA, Elon Musk, and Ja Rule are only a few of the prominent names that have entered the space.
One of the most significant NFT sales occurred in January 2021, when digital artist, Beeple, sold artwork for a whopping $69 million. The artist has also made an informal claim to buy Elon Musk’s NFT song for the same price. Most recently, Tony Hawk announced that he would be selling a video NFT on Ethernity Chain.
The idea of digital ownership has relevance in several domains, particularly in art, sports, and the gaming industry. The emergence of NFT platforms has made it easier for the wider public to access these unique assets. Also, it’s giving clear information on the source and trading history of the NFT.
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