How to Use Magic Eden: Complete Multi-Chain NFT Marketplace Tutorial (2026)

March 31, 2026 — By Tony Rabbit in Tutorials

Complete Magic Eden tutorial. Buy and sell NFTs on Solana, Bitcoin Ordinals, Ethereum, and more. The leading multi-chain NFT marketplace.

Magic Eden is the leading multi-chain NFT marketplace, originally built for Solana and now supporting Bitcoin Ordinals, Ethereum, Polygon, Base, and more. While OpenSea dominated Ethereum NFTs, Magic Eden captured the Solana market and became the go-to platform for Bitcoin Ordinals - making it the most versatile NFT marketplace in 2026.

Solana + Bitcoin NFTs

Chains Supported

Bitcoin

Ordinals Pioneer

Step 1 - Connecting Your Wallet

Visit magiceden.io and connect your wallet. Magic Eden supports Phantom and Solflare (Solana), MetaMask and Rabby (EVM), and Xverse/Unisat (Bitcoin Ordinals). Each chain requires its native wallet and currency for purchases.

Step 2 - Browsing Collections

Browse by chain, category, or trending. Magic Eden excels at surfacing new launches and trending collections. The analytics section shows floor price history, volume, and holder distribution for every collection. Rarity tools are built-in for trait-based analysis.

Step 3 - Buying and Selling

Buy Now or Make Offer just like OpenSea. Magic Eden supports compressed NFTs on Solana (near-zero minting costs). For sellers: list with one click, set royalties, and choose duration. The marketplace fee is 2% (higher than OpenSea's 0% but includes better Solana and Bitcoin support).

Bitcoin Ordinals on Magic Eden

Magic Eden is the leading marketplace for Bitcoin Ordinals (NFTs inscribed directly on Bitcoin). Connect a Bitcoin wallet (Xverse, Leather, Unisat), browse BRC-20 tokens and Ordinal inscriptions. This is unique to Magic Eden and not available on OpenSea.

Pros

✔ Best Solana NFT marketplace
✔ Leading Bitcoin Ordinals platform
✔ Multi-chain (7+ chains)
✔ Built-in rarity and analytics
✔ Compressed NFTs (ultra-low mint cost)

Cons

✘ 2% marketplace fee (vs OpenSea 0%)
✘ Less Ethereum volume than OpenSea/Blur
✘ Bitcoin wallet UX still rough
✘ Newer chains have less liquidity

Magic Eden vs OpenSea?

Magic Eden for Solana and Bitcoin Ordinals. OpenSea for Ethereum. Both support multiple chains but each excels in different areas.

Are Bitcoin Ordinals on Magic Eden?

Yes, Magic Eden is the #1 marketplace for Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens.

What are the fees?

2% marketplace fee plus blockchain gas fees. Creator royalties are optional on some chains.

Can I create NFTs?

Yes, Magic Eden supports minting on Solana (including compressed NFTs for near-zero cost) and other chains.