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Art Blocks vs X2Y2

How Art Blocks vs X2Y2 compare on our ratings, nft marketplace specs, funding, pros and cons.

Art Blocks3.9/5
VS
X2Y22.9/5
Feature
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Ratings
Our score3.9/52.9/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.54.5
Selection3.03.0
Ease of use4.02.0
Creator tools4.52.5
Trust & safety4.52.5
Specs
KYC required No No
ChainsEthereum, Arbitrum, BaseEthereum
Marketplace fee2.5%0.5%
Creator royaltiesEnforcedEnforced
FocusArtArt, Collectibles
Launchpad YesNot disclosed
Aggregates other markets NoNot disclosed
Mobile app Yes No
TokenNot disclosedX2Y2
Zero marketplace fee No No
Points or rewards program No Yes
Company
Founded20202022
HeadquartersUnited States—
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Artwork scripts are stored and executed directly on-chain rather than on centralized servers
  • Multichain support covers Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, and Base
  • Enforces creator royalties on secondary market trades
  • Over $1B in cumulative platform trading volume
  • Processed over $5.6B in total trading volume across three years
  • Underlying Ethereum smart contracts remain functional and accessible on-chain
  • Historically shared 100% of platform trading fees with token stakers
  • Competitive 0.5% marketplace trading fee during active operation
Cons
  • Charges a 2.5% secondary marketplace fee
  • Secondary trading liquidity remains thin outside of top curated collections
  • High Ethereum network gas fees can significantly inflate primary minting costs
  • Marketplace website and user interface permanently shut down on April 30, 2025
  • Direct smart contract interactions required to manage or cancel legacy listings
  • Limited natively to Ethereum without broader multi-chain support prior to closure
  • Token utility and protocol fee yields ceased following marketplace shutdown
Best forGenerative digital art collectors, Creative coders releasing algorithmic art, Non-custodial collectors using Ethereum and layer-2sDirect Ethereum contract interaction, Legacy contract cancellation, Historical NFT volume research

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