OpenSea delays $SEA token launch and introduces 0% fees plus rewards changes from 31 March

OpenSea has postponed the long-anticipated launch of its $SEA token, with CEO Devin Finzer citing difficult crypto market conditions and the need to avoid a rushed rollout. From 31 March, the platform will introduce 0% trading fees for 60 days, refund fees for users in Rewards Waves 3–6 in exchange for their "Treasures" points, and retire its Waves rewards system in favor of a clearer roadmap. The decision comes as the NFT market cap hovers near $1.75 billion with modest trading volumes and liquidity concentrated in a few leading collections.