OpenSea Users Must Link EVM Wallets by October 15 to Secure Rewards
Time's running out for OpenSea collectors—connect your EVM wallet before the October 15 deadline or miss out on platform rewards.
The Great Wallet Migration
OpenSea's pushing users to bridge their assets to EVM-compatible wallets, cutting legacy systems from the reward pipeline. The platform's bypassing older wallet infrastructure entirely.
Rewards or Regrets
Users who fail to make the switch by midnight UTC on October 15 get zero—no grandfather clauses, no exceptions. Another classic case of 'compliance benefits' that mostly benefit the platform collecting more user data.
The EVM ecosystem expands while centralized platforms tighten control—because what's decentralization without a few strings attached?
TLDR
- OpenSea users must link their EVM wallets by October 15 to qualify for SEA token rewards.
- Users without an EVM wallet will miss out on most upcoming NFT and token drops.
- The Treasure Chests program ends on October 15, affecting SEA token rewards for users.
- Limited rewards are available for users with Solana or Web2 logins on OpenSea.
- OpenSea aims to boost user participation and engagement with the upcoming launch of the SEA token.
OpenSea users must connect ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) wallets by October 15 to avoid missing out on rewards. This is part of OpenSea’s effort to increase engagement ahead of the SEA token launch. If users fail to link their wallets, they will miss out on major NFT and SEA token incentives.
Limited Rewards for Non-EVM Wallet Users
Users who have linked their accounts to solana or Web2 will receive limited rewards. OpenSea’s significant token drops, including the SEA token, are tied to EVM chains. Without an EVM wallet, users will not be eligible for most upcoming rewards.
Official communications from OpenSea make the situation clear: “No EVM wallet? No EVM prizes.” The platform has increased reminders as the October 15 deadline nears. Those who fail to act may miss out on key rewards associated with the $SEA token.
We know degens don’t read.
So here’s your reminder: connect an EVM wallet to your OpenSea rewards profile.
Most rewards are on EVM chains.
No EVM wallet? No EVM prizes. pic.twitter.com/YidLVTLLmy
— OpenSea (@opensea) October 14, 2025
The end of the Treasure Chests program on October 15 adds further urgency to the situation. Each chest, particularly in the Solar tier, will impact the amount of SEA tokens a user can receive. Those who fail to act before the deadline risk losing out on valuable rewards tied to their chest level.
Many users have expressed their excitement and concern about the potential outcomes. “I’m at Solar (the last chest). It’s still a gamble, but the risk-reward is too good to ignore,” said Cape, an active member of the NFT community. The program’s end means that users who hold Solar chests will be able to see whether they can open valuable NFTs or not.
OpenSea’s Strategy to Re-Engage Users
This deadline marks one of OpenSea’s most significant efforts to re-engage its user base. The platform aims to generate excitement and increase user participation with the upcoming SEA token event. OpenSea’s approach, rewarding active users, could solidify its position as a leading NFT marketplace.
3 days left till the end of these @opensea chests
I'm at solar (the last chest)
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personally hoping for a punk/pudgy/hypurr/bayc here
anything else I might be in a lost, but I heard there's airdrop at tge too (confirmed) and the level of your chest determines the amt of $SEA.… pic.twitter.com/tM7nva7Yrz
— Cape 👊 (@heycape_) October 12, 2025
The platform’s success in this initiative will depend on how many users take action before October 15. The launch of the $SEA token, combined with the Treasure Chests rewards, is seen as a significant moment for OpenSea. If OpenSea manages to regain its momentum, it could help the platform stay competitive against rivals like Magic Eden.
