TL;DR
- OpenSea users can import their reward points into MetaMask for a limited time.
- The transfer requires using a specific referral code and opting in by January 16, 2026.
- Points determine eligibility for LINEA token rewards and trading fee discounts.
OpenSea has enabled holders of its Wave rewards points to import those balances into MetaMask Rewards Season 1, giving users a fast track into a program backed by a prize pool of more than $30 million in LINEA tokens. The transfer requires an opt-in through MetaMask mobile and the use of the referral code OPNSEA; the import window closes on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The move aims to convert historic NFT-marketplace engagement into tradable incentive credits inside MetaMask’s seasoned rewards structure, a step that matters for traders, treasury managers and institutional wallets tracking token allocation and fee incentives.
How the import worked and the operational requirements
Users who participated in OpenSea’s most recent Wave were eligible to have their OpenSea “Treasure Chest” level translated into MetaMask points. MetaMask required that the wallet used to opt into Rewards match the OpenSea wallet that earned the Chest. Opt-in was performed via MetaMask mobile (update to v7.56) under the Rewards tab; entrants needed to input the referral code OPNSEA to capture a one‑off 500‑point bonus.
The deadline for the import and referral bonus is Friday, January 16, 2026. Participants who do not opt in by that date will forfeit the direct import pathway described by OpenSea and MetaMask.
Points, tiers and the upside for active users
OpenSea Chest placement mapped into a simple points scheme inside MetaMask. Users received MetaMask points according to the chest they achieved, with an additional 500 points for using the OPNSEA code. Key allocations reported were:
- Iron–Steel: 100 points
- Titanium–Cobalt: 250 points
- Amethyst–Sapphire: 500 points
- Ruby–Diamond: 1.000 points (+500 bonus with OPNSEA)
MetaMask Rewards Season 1 itself uses points to determine participation in tiered benefits: LINEA token allocations proportional to points, fee discounts for perpetuals at higher levels, points multipliers and premium privileges such as priority support or membership in exclusive clubs. Several benefits are claimable only after the season concludes.
“Rewards Season 1 to award points based on where you finished in the last Wave of our rewards program,” OpenSea wrote on its social channel, underscoring the intention to recognise prior engagement.
For traders and treasuries, the mechanics matter in three ways: the immediate ability to amplify reward standings via a 500‑point referral bonus; fee reduction pathways at higher tiers that improve execution economics; and a proportional LINEA allocation that will be claimable once the season ends. The requirement that the signing wallet match the OpenSea wallet is a practical constraint for institutional treasury consolidation and custody flows.
MetaMask has positioned the season as a broader on‑chain engagement campaign, with points earned across swaps, perps and referrals contributing to final allocations. The season launched in late October 2025 and runs through late January 2026, with distribution mechanics and some benefits becoming actionable after close.
Investors and treasuries monitoring incentives should watch the January 16, 2026 opt‑in cutoff and the post‑season distribution schedule for LINEA token allocations; those dates will determine who benefits from reduced fees and proportional token shares when MetaMask processes season claims.
