Blur vs Magic Eden: Which Fits How You Trade
How we compare: both records come from the same registry and carry the same sourcing rules — every figure links back to the marketplace’s own fee page or a dated secondary source. Sorted alphabetically, not ranked. Our methodology.
| Attribute | Blur | Magic Eden |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Active | Active |
| Operator | Blur (governed by the Blur Foundation / BLUR DAO) | Magic Eden |
| Marketplace fee | 0% buyer / 0% seller | 0% buyer / 2% seller |
| Fee model | zero fee | flat percentage |
| Royalties | minimum enforced | optional per collection |
| Chains | ethereum, blast | solana |
| Asset categories | art, collectibles, gaming | art, collectibles, gaming, utility |
| Custody | non custodial | non custodial |
| Selling formats | fixed price, collection bids, trait bids | fixed price, offers, auctions |
| Buying formats | fixed price, bids, sweeps, nft lending blend | fixed price, offers, collection bids |
| Wallet | required | required |
| AUD support | no | no |
| Fiat on-ramp | no | yes |
| Verified | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 |
Where they differ#
- On the published marketplace fee, Blur is cheaper for sellers (0% vs 2%). Total cost still includes royalties and gas — see the fee guide.
- Blur only: blast, ethereum.
- Magic Eden only: solana.
- Magic Eden covers categories the other does not list: utility.
Bottom line: neither venue is “better” in the abstract — the right choice depends on your asset, chain and total cost. Read the full profiles: Blur · Magic Eden, or return to the directory.
Sources#
Blur record verified 2026-09-22; Magic Eden record verified 2026-09-22.
- gov.blur.foundation/t/blur-improvement-proposal-1-bip-1-blur-fee-switch-veblur-tokenomics/1040
- blog.web3wagmi.com/blur-guide
- blur.io/
- help.magiceden.io/en/articles/5858632-what-fees-will-i-pay-to-list-or-sell-nfts-on-magic-eden
- help.magiceden.io/en/articles/6645652-how-optional-royalties-work-on-magic-eden-s-solana-marketplace
- solanacompass.com/projects/magic-eden
- magiceden.io/