How To Delete an NFT Collection on OpenSea
Creating a new collection of NFTs on OpenSea is always thrilling!
But, for one reason or another, you might want to delete the collection after a while.
Cryptocurrency and NFTs are already standardized in our digital world, so it is easy to find sites where you can purchase, sell, create and check NFTs that already exist.
But, without a single bit of doubt, OpenSea is the best place to do this.
That’s why if you want to delete item inside the site, doing so is elementary.
Today, we will show you everything you need to know about the following topics:
- How to delete an NFT collection on OpenSea;
- Best proven ways to delete NFTs;
- All you need to know about NFT deletion on OpenSea.
Can You Delete NFT Collection on OpenSea?
Yes, you can delete NFT collection on OpenSea, as long as you own all the NFTs listed in the collection.
Here are three things you must take into account before proceeding with the collection deletion:
- Deleting an NFT collection should not cost you anything - there are no-cost gas fees for getting collections deleted through a deletion transaction;
- You must be the owner of the NFT collection before being able to delete it. If you don’t own all the NFTs in the collection, you won’t be able to delete it;
- The OpenSea page must be working without issues. Check the status of the page by clicking on the following site: https://status.opensea.io/.
Burn NFTs: What Does it Mean?
An alternative to deleting a single NFT or multiple NFTs is by burning them.
“Burn NFT” means that you are erasing NFTs by transferring them to a black hole wallet address.
Entire collections can get deleted if you burn them.
There’s a Burn Address popularly known in the NFT community, and some users prefer to use the Burn Address instead of the “Delete NFT collection” feature on OpenSea.
Read Also: Do you want to Get Verified on OpenSea? Search no more!
If you have sold collections with great value, or if you create an account with the sole purpose of getting verified, check out our helpful blog post, where we show you how to edit your profile and obtain the sweet blue checkmark.
Ethereum Burn Address
There’s an Ethereum burn address that works as an NFT black hole. The process consists of sending an NFT to this Ethereum Address and it will be deleted forever.
Remember that investing in Non-Fungible Tokens is an activity that requires research. Think twice before you transfer an NFT to this Ethereum Address, which is the following:
0x000000000000000000000000000000000000dEaD
Just transfer the NFT to this burn address and you will be good to go.
Learn more about this address on Etherscan’s external link by clicking here: Etherscan.io.
How to Delete an NFT Collection on OpenSea
On the other hand, if you want to delete an entire collection on OpenSea, just scroll down and follow the steps we are about to show you.
Step 1: Go to Your Collections on OpenSea
Log in to OpenSea account, click on your profile icon, and go to your Collection. Proceed as stated in the following step.
Step 2: Edit the Collection You Want to Delete
Once you are in the collection of NFTs you want to delete, simply click on “Edit.” When you select “Edit,” a menu with some options will open.
Step 3: Click on “Delete Collection”
At the bottom of this page, a button that says “Delete Collection” will appear.
Click on it, and the platform will ask you to confirm your decision.
There you go - collection erased!
If you have some doubts about the platform’s interface, you can contact OpenSea support for more information.
Can I Recover a Deleted Item on OpenSea?
No. You can’t recover the tokens you have deleted, so you better think beforehand if this is the best path to follow.
Since this process can’t be reversed by any means, it’s imperative to analyze all the possible outcomes before proceeding.
In any case, you can always mint back NFTs on the platform without major issues.
We hope this article was helpful!
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FAQ
Why Can’t I Transfer My OpenSea NFT to MetaMask?
Perhaps you are facing a bug in your MetaMask wallet. This is a common problem related to inconsistencies on the app or the NFT’s information.
Learn more about this matter here: NFT Does Not Appear on MetaMask.
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