TechFlow News, March 18: Devin Finzer, CEO of OpenSea, responded on X to a controversial Vanity Fair article, stating that although external voices have repeatedly declared “OpenSea is over,” the team continues to grow steadily. Cryptocurrency startups can be profitable, and since its founding, OpenSea has consistently focused on building products users genuinely love—a core mission that remains unchanged. Finzer also noted that his partner had been involved with Bitcoin since 2011 and had independently developed her career and supported his work for years, underscoring the importance of mutual growth. He emphasized that Vanity Fair’s coverage contained serious misrepresentations of both the crypto industry and OpenSea’s narrative. The crypto industry remains in its early stages and is widely misunderstood; going forward, it holds promise to integrate seamlessly—“invisibly”—into culture and daily life, a key vision for OpenSea. He stressed that creating meaningful products demands long-term commitment, resilience amid misunderstanding, and continuous iteration.
According to reports, Vanity Fair previously described Devin Finzer’s wife, Yu-Chi Lyra Kuo, as his “product mommy” and claimed she provided mentorship during his entrepreneurial journey.
