BlockchainReporter’s NFT section covers non-fungible tokens and the platforms that trade them: marketplace reviews, fees, major collections, weekly sales and the companies building on NFTs. The market has shrunk sharply since its 2021 and 2022 peak, and 2026 brought marketplace shutdowns and pivots alongside new uses such as tokenized collectibles.
An NFT is a unique token on a blockchain that records ownership of a digital or physical item, such as art, a collectible card or a game asset. Most NFT trading takes place on Ethereum, Solana and Bitcoin, through marketplaces such as OpenSea and Magic Eden.
What We Cover in NFT News
- Marketplace reviews: our OpenSea review, OpenSea fees guide, Magic Eden review and Blur review.
- Market changes: Blur shutting down its marketplace website, OpenSea’s move into perpetuals and NFTfi’s shutdown.
- Collections and brands: stories such as Yuga Labs launching Mudwater trading cards on Solana.
- The big picture: our analysis of whether NFTs are dead in 2026.
Before buying an NFT, check the collection’s contract address on the marketplace, trading volume and the creator’s royalty and fee terms, and remember that most NFTs have little or no resale market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are NFTs dead in 2026?
NFTs are not dead, but the market is far smaller than at its 2021 and 2022 peak. In 2026, Blur announced it would shut its marketplace website after volumes fell about 99%, NFT lender NFTfi closed, and OpenSea expanded into other products. Trading has shifted toward tokenized collectibles, such as trading cards, and a smaller set of established collections.
What is the best NFT marketplace?
It depends on the blockchain. OpenSea supports many chains and remains the best-known marketplace, Magic Eden focuses on Solana, and specialist platforms serve tokenized collectibles. Compare marketplace fees, creator royalties, supported chains and liquidity for the collection you want. Our reviews of OpenSea, Magic Eden and Blur compare fees and features in detail.
How do NFT marketplace fees work?
Most marketplaces charge a fee on each sale, paid by the seller, and may pass on a creator royalty set by the collection. Buyers also pay blockchain network fees, which are higher on Ethereum than on Solana or layer-2 networks. Fees change often, so check the marketplace’s current fee page before listing or buying an NFT.
