OpenSea lays off 50% of staff with severance in preparation for version 2.0 launch
This is the second layoff by the pioneering NFT marketplace after the crypto winter and a stubborn bear market for collectibles.
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This is the second layoff by the pioneering NFT marketplace after the crypto winter and a stubborn bear market for collectibles.
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