With the continuous evolution of the cryptocurrency market, we have high expectations for the future of 2025. According to the detailed analysis by the author @DeFiMinty on Twitter, here are 20 predictions for the cryptocurrency world in 2025:
01 More tokens backed by real-world assets will emerge. It is expected that more tokens supported by Real-World Assets (RWA) will be listed, and on-chain real-time asset trading will become an important driving force for mainstream market acceptance. For example, Visa plans to launch the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) on the Ethereum network in 2025 to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens, covering RWAs such as commodities and bonds, and achieve near real-time settlement through smart contracts. BBVA, the Spanish bank, has already selected this platform for pilot testing and is expected to officially launch it in 2025.
02 Consumer-oriented blockchain projects will rise. Consumer-oriented blockchain projects will rapidly expand, as we have seen breakthroughs through major integration and collaboration, such as Abstract. Abstract Chain aims to bring culture, community, and creativity to the chain and will provide a secure, fast, low-cost, and developer-friendly construction environment using ZK technology and EigenDA. The development of Abstract will drive the next generation of consumer cryptocurrency applications and open up new economic models for developers.
03 Bitcoin will surpass $100,000. Although the specific timing is uncertain, with looser monetary policies and Bitcoin’s position as a neutral store of value, Bitcoin is expected to surpass $100,000 in the coming years. This breakthrough will further consolidate Bitcoin’s importance in the global financial system.
04 Uniswap v4 will open up new DeFi opportunities. The launch of Uniswap v4 will open up new profit avenues in decentralized finance (DeFi), and we have already seen many innovative experiments in progress. This will encourage more liquidity providers and traders to participate and drive the continuous development of the DeFi ecosystem.
05 Stablecoins will become the largest application scene for blockchain. Stablecoins, due to their stable value and wide range of applications, will become one of the core applications of blockchain technology. Enterprises have recognized the value proposition and potential returns of stablecoins, and the total market value of collateralized stablecoins has exceeded $170 billion, surpassing the data from 2022 and earlier this year.
06 OpenTensor will continue to lead AI-focused projects. OpenTensor will continue to lead AI-focused blockchain projects. The AI token market is growing at a rate three times higher than the average, and smaller projects such as $DEAI, $ENQAI, $NMT, $OLAS, and $AIT have performed well in addition to major tokens like $TAO, $FET, and $NEAR.
07 Blockchain will become a new battlefield for authorization protocols. As AI continues to dominate the market, the importance of intellectual property rights will continue to increase. Projects like StoryProtocol are demonstrating the potential of blockchain in intellectual property rights management, allowing users to set terms for multiple intellectual property assets, unlocking authorization of AI datasets, and setting franchise terms.
08 Pudgy Penguins will become one of the top NFT projects. Under the leadership of LucaNetz, the ecosystem of Pudgy Penguins is rapidly expanding, and it is expected to become one of the top NFT projects. The team and community behind it are driving the project forward at an astonishing speed, making it a highlight in the market.
09 Ethereum will become the preferred blockchain for institutions. Despite controversies surrounding Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions, Ethereum still dominates the DeFi field, and many institutions still consider it as their preferred blockchain due to its stability and extensive ecosystem support.
10 Interoperability and chain abstraction technology will lead the future of blockchain. With the increasing number of blockchains, the issue of fragmentation between chains is becoming more prominent. Projects with interoperability will become a key trend, effectively solving the interoperability issues between different blockchains and promoting the development of ecosystems. At the same time, chain abstraction technology simplifies the interaction between developers and multiple blockchains, improving the scalability and user experience of applications. In the future, combining interoperability and chain abstraction will make blockchain applications more unified and user-friendly.
11 GameFi will focus on a few key applications. The GameFi field will focus on a few key applications that can quickly attract users. While there are many games in the market, only a few games that can ignite the market will stand out, similar to the success of Axie Infinity.
12 More enterprises will launch their own Layer 2 blockchains. With the popularity of Layer 2 solutions, more enterprises will launch their own Layer 2 blockchains to accelerate the tokenization of real-world assets. For example, Soneium has already launched the Soneium Minato Testnet and Soneium Spark Incubation program to support developers and creators and promote the widespread application of Web3.
13 Memecoins will still present opportunities, but the market will gradually saturate. Although there are still opportunities in the Memecoins market, the chances of price fluctuations will gradually decrease as more Meme tokens enter the market. The market may shift to view Memecoins as mini-games or projects with lottery features rather than purely investment tools.
14 Asia will lead the adoption of the next wave of cryptocurrencies. The Asian region will become the leader in the next wave of cryptocurrency applications, with rapid development in market demand and technological innovation. With more Asian companies and users entering the crypto market, the influence of this region will significantly increase.
15 HyperliquidX will be the last major airdrop project. As the value of airdrops gradually decreases, future projects may turn to other incentive structures. However, HyperliquidX will be the last airdrop project with a massive impact, as it has reached new heights in the open interest market, exceeding $1 billion.
16 Sanko Game Corp will become a top-tier gaming project. The ecosystem of Sanko Game Corp is rapidly developing, similar to the early days of NEO. Community developers and the core team are jointly building original DeFi products, games, and memes, creating an interesting and vibrant online culture, and are expected to become a highly anticipated top-tier gaming project.
17 The concept of DAO will be restructured or lose popularity. Current DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) have not truly achieved decentralization and suffer from redundancy and inefficiency. In the future, the concept of DAO may undergo restructuring to enhance its decentralization and operational efficiency, or it may gradually lose market appeal.
18 ZK Rollups will regain attention. With the improvement of blockchain performance and enhanced transaction processing capabilities, ZK Rollups technology will once again gain attention. This technology not only solves the fragmentation issue of user experience but also addresses trust and liquidity fragmentation through native protocol changes, making it one of the important technologies for future blockchain scalability.
19 Regulation will become clearer. Regardless of the election results, the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies will become clearer. With the increase in market funds and the participation of large enterprises, it becomes possible to promote more friendly regulatory policies, providing security for the stable development of the cryptocurrency market.
20 Infrastructure development will slow down, and applications will become the focus. Although blockchain infrastructure is relatively mature at present, there is still a lack of influential “killer” applications. It is expected that by 2025, the development of infrastructure will take a backseat, and more projects will focus on developing user-driven applications, improving user experience, and promoting the widespread use and expansion of cryptocurrency technology.
In summary, when summarizing the predictions for the 2025 cryptocurrency market, we can see that the next few years will be a period full of opportunities and challenges. With the continuous evolution of technology and changes in market demand, trends such as tokens backed by real-world assets, consumer-oriented blockchains, and the popularization of stablecoins will have a profound impact on our financial ecosystem.
Whether it is Bitcoin breaking new highs or the innovation of decentralized finance, we will witness a more diversified cryptocurrency world. The transformation of AI technology, intellectual property rights management, and the concept of DAO will bring new vitality and direction to the industry. The rise of the Asian market and the gradual clarity of regulations will also be important factors driving the global adoption of cryptocurrencies.
This article is compiled and organized by the SnapFingers Research team based on the tweets published by the author @DeFiMinty. If reproduced, please indicate the source of this article and the original author. This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute any investment advice. No Financial Advice, Do Your Own Research.
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