According to the OpenSea official blog, NFT marketplace OpenSea is adding NFT duplication detection and verification features, aiming to reduce plagiarism and fake projects. OpenSea stated that the new features introduced this time will improve the authenticity of the digital market, and the main updates include the introduction of a new system for detecting and removing fake NFTs, adjustments to the account verification process, and more.
Additionally, OpenSea revealed that they are deploying a brand new copy detection system that can use image recognition technology to scan NFTs on the platform and compare them to real collectibles looking for flips, spins and other variations, in addition to Human reviewers from OpenSea will also be involved in the detection and will review removal recommendations.
OpenSea said they have already started removing the offending content and will expand the removal process and scope in the coming weeks. In terms of account verification, currently accounts with a value of more than 100 ETH (inclusive) can use the invitation-only verification application, and the scope of participation in the follow-up verification function will be further expanded.