OpenSea CEO Responds to Vanity Fair's Controversial Report: A Serious Misinterpretation of the Crypto Industry; Team Will Continue Long-Term Development

OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer responded to the controversial Vanity Fair report in a post on the X platform. He stated that despite repeated pronouncements that "OpenSea is over," the team continues to grow, crypto startups can be profitable, and OpenSea has always focused on creating products that users truly love—a core direction that will not change. Finzer also pointed out that his partner has been involved with Bitcoin since 2011 and has independently supported his endeavors for a long time, emphasizing the importance of growing together. He asserted that Vanity Fair's content contained serious misinterpretations of the crypto industry and the company's narrative. He believes the crypto industry is still in its early stages and widely misunderstood, but it has the potential to seamlessly integrate into culture and daily life in the future, which is one of OpenSea's key visions. He stressed that creating meaningful products requires long-term investment, enduring misunderstandings, and continuous iteration. It is understood that Vanity Fair previously wrote an article calling Finzer's wife, Yu-Chi Lyra Kuo, his "product mommy," and providing mentorship throughout his entrepreneurial journey.