OpenSea, a leading platform for non-fungible token (NFT) collections, has reopened eligibility for the upcoming $SEA airdrop. This follows a previous pause due to criticism from the crypto community. The renewed airdrop will benefit active traders and early OpenSea 2.0 waitlist members who have traded significant amounts on the platform. However, a past XP reward program scheme was criticized for encouraging wash trading, leading to inflated trading volume and concerns about market manipulation. This sparked debate on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter). OpenSea responded by pausing the XP system and then announced a new version of its marketplace called OS2 featuring $SEA airdrop eligibility tied to trading activity on the platform. While some communities see potential for growth, others are skeptical. If the $SEA airdrop proves successful in driving user engagement, it could fuel renewed interest in NFTs, but sustained market growth hinges on broader factors like innovation and competition.