As Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 scaling network Base continues to gain momentum, NFT marketplace OpenSea spotlights the network and its artists with the launch of 'Get Based', a series of free or low-cost digital artwork drops. Preparing to turn on the light. .
The “Get Based” series, which kicks off Thursday with artist and OpenSea employee Carty Sewill's reimagining of the classic “Endless Summer” film artwork (see full piece below), will include works from: As many as 15 artists have participated this summer.
The weekly drops will take place both through the OpenSea website and through the framework of social media protocol Farcaster, with each open edition drop set to cost under $5, with some being free.
Additional artists/projects on “Get Based” include RGB Punks creator Jhekub, “Primitives” creator Hun, meme artist Cryptic Poet, Twitter “Fail Whale” creator Yiying Lu, illustrator Subwway, and the recently released free Thank You Base God. NFT mints based on OpenSea that have generated over 181,000 mints in total.
The first drop in the “Get Based” series comes from artist Carty Sewill. Image: OpenSea
In recent months, Base has seen OpenSea's It has become an important part of the focus.
“Get Based” is planned as an introduction to Ethereum L2's budding artists, while also helping to introduce collectors to the Ethereum L2 chain. OpenSea will provide native bridging of assets to Base as well as the ability to purchase with fiat and credit cards via MoonPay integration.
“The Base ecosystem is proving to be a catalyst for new utility and creativity with NFTs,” said Devin Finzer, co-founder and CEO of OpenSea. Decryption. “We have supported Base since its inception and are excited to spotlight up-and-coming artists with unique art styles and increase their presence within the larger NFT community.”
The “Get Based” series will run alongside Base’s upcoming “On-Chain Summer II” promotion. The promotion will start on his June 3rd and will offer prizes, incentives and gas credits in various areas worth 600 ETH (approximately $2.3 million). Projects and protocols. OpenSea participated in last year's promotion and was also a launch partner for Base.
Editor: Stacey Elliott.
