OpenSea Making Onboarding Easier

OpenSea introduced a new, simple onboarding process, enabling users to create self-custodied wallets with just an email address.

The Deets

New users can now register on OpenSea using only an email address.
The process creates a self-custodied wallet integrated with OpenSea's platform, supported by Privy.
This wallet supports buying, selling, and managing NFTs and crypto across nine EVM-compatible chains.
Enhanced user experience includes support for credit and debit card transactions.

The Bulk

OpenSea simplified the onboarding process for new users with the aim of making NFT collection and creation more accessible. The NFT marketplace now allows users to sign up using only their email address, powered by Privy's technology.

Once signed up, users are provided with a self-custodied wallet, giving them complete control over their digital assets. This wallet is fully integrated with OpenSea's platform, eliminating the need for separate wallet extensions. It supports transactions across nine EVM-based blockchain networks, further enhancing its versatility.

❗Why It Matters

OpenSea's innovative onboarding process marks a significant advancement in simplifying access to NFTs and web3, which despite years of infrastructure improvements, still maintain major barriers to "mass adoption." Developments like this are crucial for driving wider adoption of NFTs and web3.

🎬 Take Action

Users can explore this new, simplified sign-up process on OpenSea now.

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Author Bio

Logan Hitchcock

NFT Analyst

Logan is a content lead at Lucky Trader and is best known for selling every good NFT far too early. He also maintains an irrational exuberance for clay-based NFTs.

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