Zora

Welcome to the OpenSea Digest, let's take a look back at this week's biggest NFT and web3 news.
Off The Grid releases significant Avalanche update for blockchain gamers.
Off The Grid is a cyberpunk-themed battle royale game based on the Avalanche blockchain, which has now released one of its most significant updates to date.
Reportedly, this update adds Midtown Harbour (a new dystopian playable area) to the game map, and it also introduces Nuestros Diablos (a new gang players can battle).
Additionally, a new side quest called 'Battle DJ' allows players to compete for control of the DJ booth and earn loot, and the update also introduces a new mechanical arm weapon, the MaxiGun, which can change the wearer's combat strategy.

Zora Network – a layer-2 platform focused on NFTs – has just announced plans to launch the ZORA token, but notably, this is not a governance token, but is positioned as a memecoin! Moreover, the project has allocated 10% of the total token supply for airdrops to the community, prompting curiosity about Zora's strategy.
So what makes ZORA special? Who will receive the airdrop? Let's find out! 👇

OpenSea was once the world's leading NFT trading platform, raising $425.1 million at its peak and with a valuation of $13.3 billion. However, with the rise of competitors Blur and Magic Eden, OpenSea lost its leading position.

1. Origin
In 2017, Stanford graduates Finzer and Atallah founded a Wi-Fi sharing startup and joined Y Combinator in early 2018. At that time, blockchain technology was on the rise and developers began to create NFT, a unique digital asset.
NFTs provide proof of ownership for digital items, ranging from artworks to real-world assets, and Finzer and Atallah saw the potential in this and raised $2 million in funding for their NFT platform in May 2018.

Imagine joining a new social platform, excited to share your interests and engage with a community that seems like the perfect fit. You start posting, following topics that interest you, and interacting with others. Then, out of nowhere, you're flagged as "high risk" for spam and thrown into "prison"—a hidden state where your posts are invisible to the public. No warning, no clear explanation, and worst of all, no real way to appeal or fix the issue quickly.
This is exactly what’s happening on Warpcast, a decentralized social platform where new users, especially those sharing NFTs from platforms like Zora and Rodeo.Club, are being unfairly labeled as spammers. Instead of fostering a welcoming environment, Warpcast’s system punishes legitimate users simply for being new and active.
The Problem: An Unfair Automated System
Warpcast’s algorithm seems to flag accounts that post links frequently, especially related to NFTs. While combating spam is important, their system lacks nuance. It doesn’t differentiate between real users sharing projects they care about and actual scammers flooding the platform with junk.
Once you're labeled "high risk," you’re essentially shadowbanned. Your posts aren’t seen by anyone, and you’re stuck in a weekslong "prison" with no way to appeal—unless you have friends willing to vouch for you. But if you're new, where are you supposed to find these friends?
Why This System Is Broken
It Discourages GrowthIf new users are silenced before they can even interact, how are they supposed to become part of the community? Warpcast is shooting itself in the foot by blocking genuine engagement.No Transparency or Appeal ProcessThere’s no clear way to know why you were flagged or how to fix it. You just have to wait—and hope.Bias Against NFT and Web3 EnthusiastsIf sharing links to Zora or Rodeo.Club is enough to get flagged, then Warpcast is working against the very Web3 community it claims to support.
What Needs to Change?
A Clear Appeal System: Users should be able to request a review instead of waiting weeks in the dark.Better Spam Detection: Not all NFT-related posts are spam. Warpcast should use smarter detection methods instead of blanket bans.A Fairer Onboarding Experience: If new users need “vouches” to avoid being labeled spam, then Warpcast should provide better ways to connect with others—not just punish those who are new.
Right now, the system is unfairly gatekeeping new users 🔒, making it nearly impossible for fresh voices to be heard 🗣️. If Warpcast wants to thrive 🌱, it needs to fix this broken system 🛠️ and give newcomers a fair chance 🤝 to be part of the conversation 💬.
Have you been affected by Warpcast’s spam system 🤖🚫? Share your story 📖 and let's push for change 🚀.

Locked Up (Akon):
I'm steady tryna find the motive (motive)
Why I do what I do?
The freedom ain't getting no closer (closer)
No matter how far I go
My car is stolen (stolen)
No registration ('stration)
Cops patrollin' (patrollin')
Now they done stop me and I get locked up
They won't let me out
They won't let me out (I'm locked up)
They won't let me out, no
They won't let me out (I'm locked up)
They won't let me out
They won't let me out (I'm locked up)
They won't let me out, no
They won't let me out
Heading uptown to re-up (re-up)
Back with a couple keys (keys)
The corner block's on fire (fire)
Undercovers dressed as fiends (fiends)
Making so much money (money)
Product's moving fast (fast)
Put away the stash
As I sold the last bag
Fucked around and got locked up

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