OpenSea Teases OCEAN Token Launch From New X Account

OpenSea teased a possible token launch yet again with a cryptic post on a new social media account. Presumably, the new asset will be named “OCEAN” or a similar phrase.

Although a previous token teaser from early December met a harsh reception, the crypto community seems much more enthusiastic about a possible launch.

OpenSea Foundation Might Launch OCEAN Token

OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces, teased this possible launch in a peculiar way. It opened the “OpenSea Foundation” account on X in May, but only today made its first post: “Ocean enters the chat.” The firm’s main account acknowledged this hint, and the crypto space has exploded with new hype.

A broad consensus on social media suggests that OCEAN will be the token’s name.

Optimism about a potential OpenSea token launch shifted greatly in a short span of time. In early November, the firm’s CEO discussed plans to launch a new NFT platform, and a possible token barely entered the conversation.

Earlier this month, the company teased a token launch and was met with severe criticism. However, some of the same users changed their tune today.

“OpenSea Foundation just launched (what good timing)! Token to be OCEAN?” said Loopify, a user who made harsh statements like “I will be so surprised if [OpenSea does] a good allocation” and “[OpenSea is] known for having the worst decisions in NFTs” on December 5.

When OpenSea first allegedly teased this token launch, many community members suggested that the firm was preparing for a rug pull. Now, however, crypto enthusiasts are reporting excitement. Polymarket noted that optimism about this token launch has improved dramatically.

Odds of OpenSea Token Announcement. Source: Polymarket

What could explain this new optimism? For one thing, the company is clearly preparing more legwork. Since the first announcement, it registered the “OpenSea Foundation” in the Cayman Islands. It seems that in some form or another, OpenSea has been planning these moves for months.

Beyond these speculations, the company has shown significant endurance in a terrible NFT market. A year ago, the CEO was open to acquisition deals, and the firm saw its lowest-ever trade volumes soon after.

The platform also received a Wells notice in August. Yet, OpenSea remains in business and is still promising future developments beyond this token launch.

Because this post is so cryptic, a timeline for this launch or any other details are completely unknown. Nonetheless, the crypto community has signaled real excitement for future developments. In this industry, hype like that can quickly translate to material benefits.