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No NFT Airdrop? OpenSea CEO Crushes Rumors, Says Info Was Completely False
Key Takeaways
- OpenSea denied NFT airdrop rumors, urging users to trust only official sources;
- The company CEO Devin Finzer called claims about KYC and VPN restrictions "completely false";
- The so-called airdrop page was just a test site with placeholder text.
OpenSea has dismissed speculation about a non-fungible token (NFT) airdrop, stating that the rumors are entirely false.
The company urged users to rely only on its official channels for accurate information.
The rumors started on February 10 when members of the NFT community spotted an OpenSea webpage mentioning terms and conditions for an airdrop.
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Some users on X claimed the platform would require participants to meet specific requirements to qualify for rewards. These included Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks, along with restrictions on virtual private networks (VPNs) in certain countries.
The speculation sparked frustration, with many users criticizing the possible KYC requirement. However, Devin Finzer, the CEO of OpenSea, responded on X, calling the claims "completely false".
The OpenSea Foundation also posted a statement confirming that the rumors were untrue, emphasizing that users should only trust official sources.
Finzer reassured the community that there was "a lot to be excited about" and that any real announcements would come directly from OpenSea.
When asked to clarify which details were incorrect, Finzer pointed to the terms and conditions that had caused concern. He later explained that the page in question was a “test website” and that the information was just placeholder text, not actual terms for any airdrop.
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