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In the rapidly evolving web3 ecosystem, blockchain interoperability has become vital to bridge the gap between isolated blockchain networks. At the forefront comes OpenSea, one of the leading NFT marketplaces, which has introduced cross-chain NFT minting. In this episode, we will walk you through the process of minting a non-fungible token collection on one blockchain network by using your crypto liquidity from another blockchain network.

Ever missed a mint or a pump because you were too lazy or didn’t know how to bridge?

OS2 fixes that.

Another step toward solving the complexity of this space, built for frictionless onboarding.

OpenSea is shipping at light speed, and more are starting to realize it. pic.twitter.com/NYxTeSJVM0

— Loki 😈 (@lokithebird) April 24, 2025

The OpenSea Rebirth

Last year, the team behind the OpenSea NFT market platform made a tough decision to reshape its platform and rebuild everything from scratch. Earlier this year, the NFT marketplace team introduced its highly anticipated upgraded marketplace OS2. OS2 is a faster and sleeker NFT platform built by a lean, crypto-native team that talks to their NFT users every single day.

The new platform includes upgrades to every surface on the marketplace, giving users a faster and more seamless experience for NFTs and tokens all in one place. It includes new chains, better ways to search and explore, marketplace aggregation, cross-chain purchasing, and lower fees at launch. OS2 comes with more in-depth stats, charts, and color-coded rarity, all in a live feed that updates automatically. It allows users to navigate more efficiently using shortcuts to access features like the leaderboard and stats page.

In February 2025, the OpenSea NFT market management team introduced OpenSea Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting the research, development, and growth of NFT market protocols. This move was part of a broader update to the platform. The following month, the OpenSea Foundation announced the upcoming launch of $SEA, a token designed to support engagement within the NFT and broader crypto ecosystem. $SEA will launch at the same time as the OS2 official launch.

What Makes OS2 Unique?

The OpenSea’s OS2, now in beta testing, is slated to reshape the future of non-fungible token trading. The OS2 NFT marketplace allows crypto users to aggregate all NFTs in one place. Moreover, it will enable users to access fungible token swaps via integrated liquidity aggregators. It also offers aggregated marketplace listings, which help crypto users source the best prices for NFTs.

The OS2 NFT marketplace also allows users to track their wallet activity and portfolio in their wallet sidebar or from their profile. Whenever they complete a transaction on OS2, they automatically receive an in-app notification, helping them track and manage their NFT trading activities. The platform allows users to swap between multiple wallets and profiles with a single click.

Interestingly, the OS2 NFT marketplace comes with cross-chain purchasing functionality. With cross-chain purchasing, crypto users can seamlessly buy NFT collections and tokens across multiple chains without needing to manually bridge or swap. For example, NFT investors can mint a Base NFT with $APE, mint a Flow NFT with AVAX, or mint an ApeChain NFT with ETH. This upgraded NFT marketplace supports over 14 blockchain networks, including the existing blockchains compatible with the OpenSea NFT marketplace.

The OS2 NFT marketplace is not the first blockchain platform to offer cross-chain NFT purchasing. The Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol is one such protocol that provides a secure and efficient way for decentralized applications and web3 entrepreneurs to interact across different blockchains. CCIP facilitates token transfers, enabling developers to trigger actions when receiving smart contracts, such as minting NFTs.