Author: Minty
Compiled by: Xiang Research Institute
As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, we are full of expectations for the future in 2025. Based on the detailed analysis of author @DeFiMinty on Twitter, here are 20 predictions for the cryptocurrency world in 2025:
01 More asset-backed tokens will emerge
It is expected that more tokens backed by real-world assets (RWAs) will be listed, and on-chain real-time asset trading will become an important driver 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 commodities and bonds, and achieve near-real-time settlement through smart contracts. The Spanish bank BBVA has already selected this platform for a pilot and is expected to officially promote it in 2025.
02 Consumer-oriented blockchains will rise
Consumer-oriented blockchain projects will expand rapidly, and we have already seen projects like Abstract achieve breakthroughs through major integrations and collaborations. Abstract Chain is committed to bringing culture, community and creativity to the chain, and will use ZK technology and EigenDA to provide a secure, fast, low-cost and developer-friendly building environment. The development of Abstract will drive the application of cryptocurrencies for the next generation of consumers, while opening up a new economic model for developers.
03 Bitcoin will break through $100,000
Although the specific timing is still uncertain, with more accommodative monetary policies and Bitcoin's position as a neutral store of value, Bitcoin is expected to break through $100,000 in the next few 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 ways to profit from decentralized finance (DeFi), and we have already seen many innovative experiments underway. This will encourage more liquidity providers and traders to participate, driving the continued development of the DeFi ecosystem.
05 Stablecoins will become the largest application scenario for blockchains
Due to their stable value and wide range of applications, stablecoins will become one of the core applications of blockchain technology. Enterprises have already seen the value proposition and potential benefits of stablecoins, and the total amount of collateralized stablecoins on the market has exceeded $170 billion, higher than the data in 2022 and earlier this year.
06 OpenTensor will continue to lead focused AI projects
OpenTensor will continue to lead blockchain projects focused on AI. The AI token market is growing at three times the average rate of return, and in addition to the major $TAO, $FET and $NEAR, smaller projects such as $DEAI, $ENQAI, $NMT, $OLAS and $AIT have also performed well.
07 Blockchains will become the new battlefield for authorization protocols
As AI continues to dominate the market, the importance of intellectual property will continue to increase. Projects like StoryProtocol are demonstrating the potential of blockchains in intellectual property management, allowing users to set terms for multiple intellectual property assets simultaneously, unlocking functions such as authorizing AI datasets and setting licensing terms.
08 Pudgy Penguins will become one of the top NFT series
Under the leadership of LucaNetz, the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem is expanding rapidly and is expected to become one of the top NFT projects. The team and community behind it are driving the project forward at an amazing pace, becoming a highlight in the market.
09 Ethereum will become the preferred blockchain for institutions
Despite the many controversies surrounding Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions, ETH still dominates the DeFi field, and with its stability and broad ecosystem support, many institutions still see Ethereum as their preferred blockchain.
10 Interoperability and chain abstraction technology will lead the future of blockchains
As the number of blockchains increases, the problem of fragmentation between chains is becoming increasingly prominent. Projects with interoperability will become a key trend, effectively solving the interconnectivity issues between different blockchains and promoting ecosystem development. 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, blockchain applications will be more unified and easier to use.
11 GameFi will focus on a few key applications
The GameFi field will focus on a few key applications that can quickly attract users. There are a large number of games in the market, but only a few will be able to ignite the market, with successful cases like Axie Infinity becoming the benchmark for the future.
12 More companies will launch their own Layer 2 blockchains
With the widespread adoption of Layer 2 solutions, more companies 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, aimed at supporting developers and creators to drive widespread adoption of Web3.
13 Memecoins will still have opportunities, but the market is gradually saturated
Although there are still opportunities in the Memecoins market, with more and more Meme tokens entering the market, the opportunities for price fluctuations will gradually decrease. The market may start to view Memecoins as mini-games or projects with lottery-like characteristics, rather than just investment tools.
14 Asia will lead the next wave of cryptocurrency adoption
The Asia region will become the leader in the next wave of cryptocurrency applications, with rapidly growing market demand and technological innovation. As more Asian companies and users enter the crypto market, the region's influence will significantly increase.
15 HyperliquidX will be the last major airdrop project
As the value of airdrops gradually declines, future projects may shift to other incentive structures. However, HyperliquidX will be the last major airdrop project with a significant impact, having reached new highs in the open interest market, exceeding $1 billion.
16 Sanko Game Corp will become a top gaming project
The Sanko Game Corp ecosystem is developing rapidly, similar to the early days of Neo. The community developers and core team are collaboratively building original DeFi products, games and memes, creating an interesting and vibrant online culture, and are expected to become a highly anticipated top gaming project in the future.
17 The DAO concept will be restructured or fall out of favor
The current DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) have not truly achieved decentralization, and there are a lot of redundancies and inefficiencies. In the future, the DAO concept may be restructured to improve its decentralization and operational efficiency, otherwise it may gradually lose market appeal.
18 ZK Rollups will regain attention
With the improvement of blockchain performance and transaction processing capabilities, ZK Rollups technology will once again receive attention. This technology can not only solve the problem of user experience fragmentation, but also solve the fragmentation of trust and liquidity through native protocol changes, and will become an important technology for future blockchain expansion.
19 Regulation will become clearer
Regardless of the election results, the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies will become clearer. With the increase in market capital and the participation of large enterprises, it becomes possible to push for more friendly regulatory policies, which will provide a guarantee for the stable development of the crypto market.
20 Infrastructure development slows down, applications become the focus
Although the 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 secondary position, and more projects will focus on developing user-demand-driven applications, improving user experience and promoting the widespread application of encryption technology and the expansion of the user base.
Snap Viewpoint
In summarizing the forecast of the cryptocurrency market in 2025, 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 asset-backed tokens, consumer-oriented blockchains, and the popularization of stablecoins will profoundly impact our financial ecosystem.
Whether it is Bitcoin breaking new highs or the innovation of DeFi, we will witness an increasingly diversified crypto world. And the revolution of AI technology, intellectual property management and the DAO concept will bring new vitality and direction to the industry. The rise of the Asian market and the gradual clarification of regulations will also become important factors in driving the global application of encryption.
