In February 2025, OpenSea announced the launch of an updated version of the platform called OS2, which includes a redesigned interface and a new experience point (XP) system for active users. In addition, the project announced the upcoming release of its own token under the ticker $SEA and a planned airdrop for users. 

Statistics and XP distribution among users

Exact statistics about the number of users and XP distribution on OpenSea are not publicly disclosed. However, it is known that the platform attracts a significant amount of traffic, with 80 to 100 million monthly users, and is among the top 400 sites in the world. 

XP core metrics on OpenSea

1. XP is awarded for:

  • XP accrual only for NFT purchases and long term storage.

  • Users who joined the beta and held NFT received a container with XP, which can be opened in the Rewards section.

2. Rank

  • Formed on the basis of the XP gained in a day.

  • Only affects XP boost, but not critical.

3. Boost

  • If you are around the top 100, you are given a coefficient of x1.1-x2.5.

  • It affects the speed of XP farming.

  • For normal users it does not play a key role.

4. Loyalty

  • Initially 100%.

  • Decrease if you trade on other marketplaces from one wallet.

  • Decrease in loyalty significantly reduces the accrued XP.

5. Retro-activity

  • Closed for now, but they promise additional rewards for old users.

  • It is worth activating old wallets and start farming from them.

XP farming strategies

1. Listing and buying NFTs

OpenSea doesn't want users to just put up offers and not trade. If you have no NFT listing or buying activity, XP accrual slows down.

⚠ Risks:

  • You will have to pay royalties when selling NFTs.

  • Selling NFTs should be thoughtful, it is important to target demand.

2. Optimise the strategy

  • More XP is awarded for more liquid collections (Milady, Pudgy Penguins, BAYC, Azuki).

  • Expensive collections give more XP, but require more investment.

  • To reduce risks, you can split your capital into several collections and work with more liquid assets (Beanz, Potatoz, Elementals).

How to get to the top of the farmer

  • List regularly and buy NFTs to keep them active.

  • Keep an eye on FP changes and react quickly to market changes.

  • Diversify farming: work with different collections.

  • Maintain a high level of loyalty by avoiding trading on other marketplaces.

Conclusion

Farming XP on OpenSea is an opportunity to gain $SEA in the future, but requires active participation and risk management. It is also important to realise that the platform is incredibly popular and there are a lot of users here. To get a decent reward you will have to invest as well, so it is important to assess the risk/reward ratio.