How OpenSea Plans to Bring 100M People OnChain

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 23, 2026 at 17:00  |  9:13  |  CoinDesk
Speakers
Adam Hollander — Chief Marketing Officer, OpenSea

Summary

OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander discusses the platform's evolution from an NFT marketplace to a multi-chain hub for crypto, memecoins, and digital assets. He argues the 2021 NFT boom was driven by speculation, not genuine ownership, and that a resurgence based on real digital value is coming. He details OpenSea's mobile app as a solution to onboarding complexity, aiming to bring 100 million new users onchain. The conversation is product-focused, not investment advice.

  • OpenSea is repositioning as a broader onchain marketplace beyond NFTs.
  • The 2021 NFT boom was largely speculative, not based on actual ownership value.
  • Digital ownership remains a key narrative, especially with AI and creator economy growth.
  • OpenSea's mobile app aims to simplify onboarding by abstracting wallets, bridging, and multi-chain complexity.
  • The company conducted 100+ interviews with artists and founders to support community.
  • OpenSea is using AI to create marketing content quickly.
  • The goal is to bring the next 100 million people onchain by reducing friction.
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