OpenSea: The Biggest NFT Marketplace and What You Need to Know

When you think of buying or selling an NFT, OpenSea, the largest and most popular NFT marketplace where users trade digital art, collectibles, and virtual land. Also known as the go-to platform for crypto collectibles, it handles over 90% of all NFT sales across Ethereum, Polygon, and Binance Smart Chain. But OpenSea isn’t just a store—it’s a whole ecosystem. It lets creators mint NFTs without coding, lets collectors browse thousands of collections, and lets traders flip items in seconds. And while it’s free to list, the platform takes a 2.5% cut on every sale. That’s why so many users care about gas fees, listing rules, and which chains actually work well on it.

OpenSea doesn’t just sit on Ethereum. It supports Binance Smart Chain, a faster, cheaper blockchain that hosts many meme coins and NFT projects like Dragon Kart and LNR airdrops, which is why you’ll see NFT drops tied to BSC in our posts. It also works with Polygon, Solana, and others, making it a hub for multi-chain collectors. But here’s the catch: just because something’s on OpenSea doesn’t mean it’s safe. Scammers copy popular NFTs, fake verified badges, and trick users into approving malicious contracts. Our posts show you how to spot fake listings, avoid rug pulls, and check if a collection is legit before you buy. You’ll also find real examples—like how the Dragon Kart NFT Weapon Box airdrop tied into OpenSea listings, or how Mettalex’s MTLX tokens were distributed through NFT drops linked to the platform.

OpenSea’s power comes from its openness. Anyone can list. But that also means you need to be smart. Unlike traditional marketplaces, there’s no customer support team to help if you get hacked. You’re responsible for your wallet, your keys, and your trades. That’s why our guides break down how to verify creators, understand royalty structures, and use filters to avoid low-quality drops. You’ll learn how OpenSea’s search and sorting tools can save you hours, and why some NFTs listed there have zero volume—because they’re dead projects with no buyers. The truth? OpenSea isn’t a magic money machine. It’s a tool. And like any tool, it’s only as good as the person using it.

What you’ll find below are real, up-to-date breakdowns of NFT drops, scams, and market trends tied to OpenSea. From how TRO airdrops were falsely advertised as OpenSea listings, to why the Flux Protocol airdrop claimed to be on CoinMarketCap but linked to OpenSea wallets, we cut through the noise. You’ll get no fluff—just what works, what’s fake, and what you need to know before your next trade.