Yigit Taha OZTURK 
NFT platform OpenSea has announced that Gemesis NFT holders can now access the private beta of its new marketplace, OS2. However, community members have expressed dissatisfaction over access conditions and airdrop dynamics.
OpenSea Announces OS2 Private Beta
On January 28, OpenSea stated that it had taken a snapshot of wallets holding Gemesis NFTs, allowing approximately 50,000 users to access the OS2 private beta.
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On November 4, 2024, OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer revealed plans to rebuild the platform from scratch. While he did not provide many details about OS2, he hinted at a possible December launch. However, in a December 31 update, Finzer announced that beta testing was still ongoing, delaying the launch.
OpenSea Token Airdrop Speculation
The announcement of OS2 has reignited speculation about a potential OpenSea token airdrop. Users compared the platform’s strategy to competitors like Blur and Magic Eden, which distributed tokens via airdrops.
DappRadar content manager nederob noted that OS2 has generated significant hype, mainly due to a possible airdrop. However, he pointed out that OpenSea, being based in the United States, faces regulatory uncertainty, making an airdrop less likely but not impossible.
On December 15, speculation intensified when OpenSea registered its business in the Cayman Islands, leading many to believe this was a step toward facilitating a token airdrop.
So far, OpenSea has not officially confirmed any airdrop plans.
Community Backlash Against OpenSea
Following the release of the OS2 private beta, some users expressed frustration over access restrictions and how airdrop points would be distributed.
One community member criticized the platform for prioritizing NFT holders over active users. NFT trader TylerD, who claimed to have over $10 million in lifetime trading volume on OpenSea, expressed frustration over being excluded from OS2 simply because he did not own a Gemesis NFT.
Meanwhile, users who accessed OS2 reported that OpenSea is not granting retroactive points to longtime users, meaning that everyone must start from scratch.
NFT trader Beanie argued that this decision alienates traders who have contributed significant trading fees to OpenSea. He accused the platform of neglecting its early supporters and urged the community to “send the token to zero” once it launches.
OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer responded to the backlash via X (formerly Twitter), stating that OpenSea had not forgotten its early supporters. However, he did not provide further details.
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