i’m excited to share that after my time building community at
@OpenSea
, i’ll be joining
@Uniswap
as Head of Community 🦄
here’s a few learnings i’ve had on web3 community building, and why i think Uniswap has a unique opportunity for massive community exploration and growth 🧵
I've joined
@OpenSea
as head of community.
You can read a bit more about some of the roadmap ahead here:
I want to share some additional context on how we're thinking about community building at OpenSea.
🧵:
available exclusively on
@opensea
lots of work went into building the tech to execute on a redeemable mint for different sized shoes
and it went off without a hitch
major shout to the OS eng + product team, & shout to the
@GutterCatGang
fam for the trust
#ganggang
.
@GutterCatGang
partnered with
@PUMA
and NBA player
@MELOD1P
to release the LaMelo Ball MB sneakers on the blockchain 👟
Purchasing the NFT gives you the digital collectible and the opportunity to claim the physical sneakers.
All sneakers will be shipped later this summer.
1/ Exciting news to share--
@DharmaHQ
has been acquired by
@OpenSea
. With that, I'll be joining the OpenSea team to contribute to many of the community initiatives the organization has planned.
You can read more the acquisition here:
🧵
after one and a half amazing years, this week will be my last at
@opensea
what a ride it's been-- from the hyper growth insanity that was early '22 in NFTs to all sorts of shifts across the industry and the company since the market has slowed-- it's a ride i'll never forget
This week was a pretty, pretty, preeetttyyyy big week for
@opensea
We officially welcomed the Solana beta to our marketplace!
This has been a long time coming, and many cumulative months of working and sprinting hours by the entire team.
Here's why we're so stoked:
🧵
thought i’d catch an early nights rest but can’t stop flipping through these Solana NFTs
thank goodness we finally got the Solana creator community on OpenSea, already feels hard to imagine us without them
copped myself my first
@drippieverse
NFT, now i can go to sleep happy
space had me so hype today that had to put the heat down map on my y00t
@0xAlexander
@GutterMitch
@gutterdan_
think i'm bout to be putting a heat map on everything i do every day till drop day ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
good to hang with
@carlypreilly
and
@jholguin
at the
@overpricedjpegs
event last night in miami
really interesting convo hearing about some of the latest industry news and some of the things
@doodles
has up their sleeves 👀
Another evolution of
@Dharma_HQ
's commitment to the Web3 community.
Learn a bit more about our newly minted affiliate program designed for DAO's, tokenized communities, and other crypto native influencers seeking aligned incentives w/ their community.
@farokh
alert, alert
🚨 🚨
a builder who’s putting in the work every day just shared his excitement and vision for what he puts his blood, sweat, and tears into
🚨 🚨
IRL matters
many crypto companies discount the value of IRL experiences, but it’s clear that IRL drives URL
Uniswap has been focused on, and is continuing to lean in to, bringing our community together. here's a few 📸's from an event we hosted last week
more of this to come
hot take: this is the BEST time for web3 communities. bear markets are when we capture our die-hards.
while many people exit the space, the ones here now will be the most loyal. nurture them during this time of slower activity, and they'll evolve into lifelong brand evangelists.
a special thank you to
@brendan_opensea
&
@NadavAHollander
for making this all possible
and to my biggest teacher on the ride
@AnnieFauv
-- thank you for everything, i learned so much from you, shoulda never left your side <3
dm's are open, telegram is open, onward and upward
miami, art basel, what a vortex 🌪️
it was a really unique culmination of the trad-art world, NFTs, web3, big brands, parties, experiences, and all sorts of culturally relevant happenings
here's the tl'dr of how i came away feeling 👇🧵
proud of the kids
@dannycoleee
@KidHastings
and the whole
@creatureworld
fam for spinning up something SUPER dope for NYFW
excited to see it come to life, along with everything else y'all do
<3
uhhh, why isn't
@coinbase
letting me withdraw ETH from my coinbase pro wallet??
ruh roh..........
not your keys not your crypto, guess i shoulda known better ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
just paid my Airbnb host in spain in USDT for my stay
i inquired about an alternative to cash, and HE suggested USDT. he was in his 50’s
my alternative was to pay him cash, but between exchange rate and atm fees i would incur, it was about 9% cheaper to just buy and send USDT
my favorite author quoted today in
@Blockworks_
newsletter, though this quote of his i’d never read:
“If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn’t part of ourselves doesn’t disturb us.”
the human psyche is quite the study
sound bite from a space with the
@GutterCatGang
x
@PUMAHoops
team about the new GutterMelo drop
super hype on this drop for many reasons-- redeemable, street & sport culture, dope design, & the GCG to name a few
exclusively on
@opensea
, peep it here:
👟 The PUMA x LaMelo x Gutter Cat Gang partnership bridges sports culture, traditional fashion, and the blockchain.
More proof that cooperation can bring NFTs to new heights & new minds. 🪜🧠
Thanks to
@0xAlexander
and
@SteveyTrommm
for showcasing the collab.
I work in crypto because of the immense positive impact I believe it can have on the world, removing gatekeepers and increasing access to value and ownership.
I’m proud of the ways
@Uniswap
Labs has contributed to that effort and want to make sure we’re creating sustainable
i've been honored to play a role in some pivotal moments in web3 during my time here
being a part of shifting community sentiment from where it was jan'22 > today, producing a few world class events, driving a few launches & more-- thank you OpenSea for giving me the platform
who knows what the future of NFTs hold. what i do know is that
@opensea
is laser focused on building the best platform & cares more about the ecosystem than CT could imagine
CT is always dunking on us, but one day, when it matters most, you'll see how much OS cares about it all
🌴 NFT Gallery Announcement 🌴
@TrippyLabs
is bringing a collective of 20+ talented artists to Permissionless!
Their works will be displayed on a massive LED installation in the
@Permissionless
x
@Opensea
gallery ⚡️
Get your tickets today!
Uniswap Labs is inherently community centric as our mission is unlocking universal ownership and exchange.
the team is committed to building towards a reality of shifted dynamics around economics, equality, finances, and ownership for everyday people across the globe
all ideas, feedback, opportunities for collaboration, and desires to contribute to the community work we’ll be doing at Uniswap is welcome. we are focused on experimenting with new surfaces to engage with our community, and we want all of you to be a part of it.
dms are open 🦄
Blur has built a platform that's propped up entirely by wash trading
but as soon as they see an NFT affiliated with OpenSea, all of a sudden they make believe to care about wash trading
if you're going to blow smoke, then at least call a spade a spade
@PacmanBlur
great chatting with
@DezBryant
and the
@personalcorner
team about athletes in the world of web3 today
excited to see what you and
@tom_paints
spin up for the OpenSea gallery at
@Permissionless
appreciate your commitment to the space, & for being a doorway for athletes into NFTs
Happening today! ✨
Join
@OpenSea
’s Head of Community
@steveytrommm
and
@Blockworks_
this afternoon for our special spaces with the world-class athlete and full-time web3 creator,
@DezBryant
🏈🙌
Tune in at 3:30 PM ET
companies build products with users top of mind, but many don’t include them enough as a part of the building process
show them things early, include the insights & feedback. if someone is taking time to opine, it means they care
we'll be leaning into this more as we build
there's so many teammates to thank who've taught me and co-created amazing memories, you know who you all are. our ride together is not coming to an end, it's just getting started
as for what's next: tbd, but will make sure to share updates. know that web3 is a lifestyle for me
and it's largely because of this commitment the leading player in the industry has which makes me feel optimistic about the future of NFTs, and the consumer application of them which will make this a technology the masses use
a rising tide lifts all boats, it's a core OS value
more than anything, i'll never forget the PEOPLE on this team that made this journey so special
shout to leadership for building such a talented team of A1 humans. the team knowledge along with the culture that's been built is what has me so confident in the future of OpenSea
a 9% savings is very significant. this has been one of my favorite use cases for crypto that i’ve experienced myself
maybe we’re closer than we realize…
OpenSea's decision to enforce creator fees has swayed the perspective of other previously non-enforcing marketplaces
X2Y2 will now enforce creator fees in light of the operator filter registry we rolled out
we took a stance, and now the industry is beginning to follow suit
SUPER proud of the OpenSea / Gem team for the hard work put in on the launch of
@openseapro
it's the smoothest, most comprehensive NFT marketplace aggregator in the industry. check the list of features in the thread below 🧵
go try it, like right now..
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves 📣
Starting today, Gem V2, the best-in-class NFT aggregator, is now OpenSea Pro!
💎➡️⛵️
OpenSea Pro will still be run by the same Gem team you know & love, but with unified brands we are able to offer users MUCH more
Let's dive in 👇🏽🧵
congrats
@JasonYanowitz
and the entire
@Blockworks_
team
well deserved, one of my most trusted media sources which got me deep in this game to begin with... blockworks to the moon baby!
heroes get remembered, but legends never die
shout to the legend
@lialankford
on her new NFT collection, Bonnies Official
coming to a fine auction house near you
what’s next for Lia? slide in her DMs and ask her for yourself, it’s certainly legendary
#NewNFTProfilePic
6/ Inclusivity and impact
- Devising web3 native strategies to support social & societal causes
- Amplifying the voice of minority & marginalized communities around the world, highlighting NFT projects and supporting communities in other valuable ways
- Growing internationally
OpenSea will be hosting our first Town Hall this Wednesday Feb 16th at 5pm ET / 2pm PT.
We will share some updates, discuss the community calendar, and have a Q&A.
In addition to opening the floor for Q&A, we will also compile a handful of pre-selected questions to answer.
gm
@Gem_Intern
i know you've been hard at work.... making many pots of coffee for
@gemxyz
developers who are REALLY hard at work building Gem V2
excited to see what's coming soon 👀
While we are trying to add more folks to Gem v2 beta as fast as possible, you can also apply here 👇
Once we whitelist your wallet, you'll be able to access the beta website URL:
@opensea
produced a really dope gallery in the heart of the campus
it was a bittersweet experience for me as it was my last event with the squad.. but we went out with a bang
special shout to
@Sabrinadegas
@lialankford
@0xAlexander
on this collab
thank you OS for everything <3
excited to jam with a few incredible Solana creators and my partner-in-crime
@GageBachik
about what that SOL NFT life be like
5pm ET, come join the fun 🙃
there was also a time where they said this about the internet
innovative tech doesn’t play out overnight. don’t get caught up in clickbait headlines, fortune will favor the patient builders who hold believe.
".. The Metaverse is now headed to the tech industry's graveyard of failed ideas. .. arguably one of the most historic failures in tech history."
@edzitron
$META
3/ Making community and ecosystem investment
- Underwriting grants to drive education, safety, other needs for developers and community members who are in service of enriching and expanding the NFT ecosystem
- Sponsoring initiatives aimed at enhancing the creator toolbox
2/ Providing onboarding and support resources for creators of all kinds:
- Dedicating team members and resources to support new entrants into the NFT economy
- Creating dedicated communication channels for our community to share feedback directly with the OS team
9/ This will be a team effort from our entire community to build the NFT ecosystem we all want to have.
All of us at OpenSea look forward to building with you and for you.
Oh, and we're hiring, for community (and across the board)
DM's are open :)
1/ OpenSeas mission is to build the most inclusive and trusted NFT marketplace with the best selection.
As we think about community-led ways to be in service of that mission as well as the wider NFT ecosystem, here are a few actions you’ll see us take with & for our community:
from OpenSea, with love, to all of our creators
to the creator community-- we also need your help. let's work together to develop incentives for buyers and community members to buy on marketplaces that enforce creator fees.
another step forward in OpenSeas effort towards being the most inclusive NFT marketplace. the more chains we can offer, the more communities we can onboard, the wider the selection for buyers, & the more diversity of projects we can offer
we're hard at work for our community <3
think im starting to get a good sense of the Solana project creators and communities
but who are the 1 of 1 SOL artists out there i should be checking out?
i feel like there's not as many 1 of 1 artists on SOL as other chains, but maybe i'm just not looking in the right places
had one for the books at
@FWBtweets
Fest this past weekend
memories were made, laughs were had, grass was touched, boogies were danced, & minds were blown through different convos with some of the industries leading builders and creatives
a few particularly special moments 👇
8/ Some of these statements might seem a bit vague or ambiguous.
Note that we have many initiatives already confirmed, in motion, or mapped out, and we will announce them as they’re ready – as mentioned, we want to build in the open.
mf’ers were really, really feelin themselves last night at ETH Denver. has been nice to feel some bounce back in overall sentiment from the wider community
lots of convos about the “royalty wars” naturally, but it sounds like people are finally catching on to the house of cards