Welcome to the OpenSea digest. Let’s look back through the biggest NFT and web3 news of the week.

Decentraland hosts Art Week 2025 with global digital creators

Decentraland, the virtual world platform run by the nonprofit Decentraland Foundation, will hold its Art Week festival Sept. 24 to 27. 

The free event will showcase more than 30 installations and workshops, with contributions from artists such as Sara Shakeel, who creates glitter-filled digital collages, Johanna Jaskowska, known for her augmented-reality filters, Amber Vittoria, whose work uses color and form to explore femininity, Clara Bacou, who builds fantasy-inspired 3D worlds, and Micah Alhadeff, who combines myth and technology in immersive scenes. 

Programming will span four days and cover topics like how to design in 3D spaces, how artists gain recognition in virtual exhibitions, and how artificial intelligence can be used to generate art that makes us feel more human.

Some pieces will remain live in Decentraland for at least a year, and fashion activations introduced earlier at events in New York and London will carry into the show as avatar wearables.

MetaMask Prepares MASK Token

Consensys CEO Joe Lubin confirmed that a token for MetaMask is on the way, arriving “sooner than you would expect.” The token is expected to support MetaMask’s move toward progressive decentralization.

The announcement adds to a growing wave of infrastructure projects launching native tokens. With MetaMask as one of the most widely used wallets in web3, the introduction of MASK could reshape how users interact with the platform.

Bryan Brinkman launches subscription-style NFT project on Ethereum

Bryan Brinkman, the animator and digital artist known for colorful, surreal loops, has introduced Brink Works, a subscription-based NFT project. 

According to the description in his X announcement, collectors buy a non-transferable “soulbound pass” on the Ethereum blockchain, which gives them access to ongoing releases. 

Brinkman says the idea takes cues from Argentinian crypto artist Panter Xhita’s small-group experiment The Twelve and is built on FundingWorks, a system by developer Rhynotic that is meant to support creators directly. 

In the tweet, Brinkman said he hopes the model lets him share work more fluidly with a dedicated circle of collectors while keeping occasional public drops in play.

Amex brings on-chain stamps to travel

American Express plans to launch a travel app on Sept. 18 for iOS that brings together booking tools, destination guides, and trip management. 

One highlight is Amex Passport, a digital stamp book that records international trips as collectibles on a public blockchain. The app will also show estimated wait times for Centurion Lounge access.

The project shows how blockchain is appearing in everyday consumer tools, framed here as travel keepsakes. 

MoonPay acquires Meso Network to expand payments reach

Crypto payments company MoonPay has bought Meso Network, a New York startup that builds tools to connect bank accounts with digital wallets. 

The deal is expected to expand MoonPay’s ability to handle U.S. transfers like standard electronic payments and instant bank-to-bank transactions. Meso’s technology will also support MoonPay’s developer platform, which helps other companies plug its payments system into their apps. 

The move comes as MoonPay brings on former PayPal and Venmo executives, signaling a larger push to compete in global payments.

Linkhome launches platform for buying U.S. real estate with crypto

Linkhome Holdings, an AI-powered real estate technology company, has launched a platform that lets buyers purchase U.S. properties directly with cryptocurrency. 

According to the press release, the service currently supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USD Coin, which allows international investors and homebuyers to use digital currencies without converting them into dollars first. 

Unlike models that treat crypto as loan collateral, Linkhome’s system processes direct transactions, with compliance and settlement handled through U.S. escrow and title partners. 

The feature is slated to start with select sales and will expand nationwide in phases.

Ledger brings enterprise crypto tools to iOS with TRON support

Crypto wallet maker Ledger has launched an iOS app for its enterprise clients, giving institutions the ability to approve transactions securely from mobile devices. 

The rollout also adds native support for the TRON blockchain, which has become one of the busiest networks for cross-border stablecoin transfers.

Ledger Enterprise is the company’s institutional arm, used by custodians and other regulated firms that need strict compliance and audit trails. 

With the new app, those organizations are expected to be able to manage TRON tokens and stablecoins with hardware-level security while cutting down on approval delays that can affect settlements.

The company says more than 75 custodians and managers already use its enterprise platform.

The release comes as Ledger prepares for Op3n, its upcoming event at the headquarters in Paris on Oct. 23.

PayPal officially launches peer-to-peer crypto payments in messaging apps 

PayPal has launched PayPal Links, a peer-to-peer payments feature that lets people send money directly by text, direct message, or email. 

The service is live in the United States for dollar transfers and will soon reportedly expand to include Bitcoin, Ethereum, PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, and other digital tokens. International rollout is expected to begin later this month in the United Kingdom, Italy, and additional markets. 

PayPal also said that crypto transfers between friends and family on PayPal and Venmo will not trigger 1099-K reporting forms, keeping them classified as personal payments.

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