Magic Eden ETH Marketplace Goes Live Today

In the ever-evolving realm of NFTs, today marks a pivotal moment as the highly anticipated Magic Eden marketplace finally goes live, springing to life on the Ethereum blockchain.

In partnership with Yuga Labs, this platform marks a pivotal advancement in advocating for creators’ rights within the Web3 domain. It emphasizes ethical practices, bolsters artists’ independence, and excludes marketplaces that fail to uphold royalty commitments, as recently announced on X. 

In celebration of its introduction, Magic Eden has announced a temporary reduction in royalty rates. For the first 69 days, royalties will be adjusted downward to 2.5% for newly enforced collection rates and 1% for pre-existing legacy collections.

What’s more, the marketplace is shortly launching a Mint-to-Earn (M2E) program with a 50% Diamond Bonus on Yuga Labs collections, such as BAYC and Moonbirds. Users can also get their hands on Diamonds when minting other, specific Ethereum projects.

Royalty Protection Measures 

Magic Eden has been fervently working with the Yuga team to redefine the dynamic between NFT creators and enthusiasts. Their concerted efforts have led to bespoke pages for collectors, schemes to reward loyalty, and, most crucially, strict royalty protection measures that aim to secure regular income streams for creative talents.

Ahead of this new marketplace launch, it was announced that support is being withdrawn from platforms not enforcing universal royalty payments, highlighting its initiative to ensure creators receive due compensation. 

The stance on supporting only platforms that uphold royalty payments aims to benefit the entire NFT ecosystem, allowing creators to focus on innovation without worrying about monetization.

Y00ts recently declared its participation in this trend, committing to the platform with a strategy that ensures all royalties are funneled back into acquiring its virtual collectibles. Additionally, the NFT titan is endorsing creators with X badges to bolster their reach on the social media channel, which is notoriously favored in the Web3 sphere.

Magic Eden’s Mint-to-Earn Initiative

As mentioned above, an important element of Magic Eden’s marketplace is offering a 50% Diamond Bonus on all Yuga Labs collections from today. Eligible collections notably include BAYC, MAYC, BAKC, Meebits, Moonbirds, Mythics, 10KTF, G Tags, Stockroom, Gucci Grails, Combat Gear & Crates, Kagami, Otherside Expanded, Vessels, Maras, Koda, Loot, Ship Parts, and more.

Moreover, Magic Eden’s Mint-to-Earn (M2E) program is set to revolutionize the way creators and collectors engage with digital assets, starting with its inaugural ‘Season 1’ at the end of February. Throughout this initiative, Diamonds will be accumulated and later distributed to those who mint selected projects via the marketplace’s Launchpad, rewarding users for their participation and support.

Season 1 boasts an impressive lineup of participants, including Planet Mojo, OSF, ThankYouX, CryptoNinja, SK8PES, Okay Dogs, RENGA, Chimpers, traf, Quirkies, Ironbelly Studios, and SanFran Tokyo, among others. 

As Season 1 unfolds, Magic Eden eyes Season 2’s shift to the Solana blockchain, signaling a commitment to explore new opportunities and expand its ecosystem across diverse blockchain environments, promising broader horizons for users and partners.

However, today — on its own — marks a pivotal moment in the NFT landscape as the Magic Eden Ethereum marketplace finally launches, championing creator rights and fair compensation. With its M2E program and strategic partnerships, the platform is poised to pioneer a more inclusive and innovative digital future.

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