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Rodeo announced it will close, marking another NFT platform exit Weak trading volumes and user decline continue to hit NFT businesses The shutdown reflects broader consolidation across the NFT sector Rodeo has announced it will shut down operations, becoming the second NFT-focused platform to close within the same week. This decision shows the ongoing challenges in the digital collectibles sector, where declining trading volumes and reduced user activity are pressuring business models. The broader market is already showing signs of contraction. Recent coverage on NFT trading volume decline across marketplaces and Web3 startups restructuring amid market slowdown illustrates how companies across the space are now tightening budgets and scaling back expansion. Rodeo positioned itself as a creator-friendly NFT platform that emphasized social discovery and simplified minting. However, the company now joins a growing list of projects that could not keep their momentum as speculative demand decreased. Market Conditions Challenge NFT Businesses NFT marketplaces thrived during peak bull cycles when collectors pursued digital art, profile-picture projects, and gaming assets. This environment changed as economic uncertainty rose and crypto prices fluctuated. Traders redirected their capital toward more liquid assets such as Bitcoin and stablecoins, which resulted in low NFT liquidity.  The closure of Rodeo demonstrates the existence of these fundamental business challenges. The transaction fee model creates difficulties for platforms that depend on user trading activities to generate revenue. Smaller marketplaces face even tougher conditions because larger players with established communities benefit more from network effects. Creators are currently decreasing their minting activities. Marketplaces experience a decline in user participation when they fail to introduce new collections and attract fresh buyers. Consolidation Reshapes the NFT Landscape The NFT industry is changing because of consolidation. Stronger platforms continue to thrive since they have various revenue sources, brand partnerships, and technology development skills. At…

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