As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, we are filled with anticipation for the future in 2025. Based on the detailed analysis by 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 there will be more tokens backed by real-world assets (RWAs) 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, helping banks issue fiat-backed tokens covering commodities and bonds, and achieve near-real-time settlement through smart contracts. Spanish bank BBVA has already selected this platform for a pilot and is expected to officially launch it in 2025.
02 Consumer-oriented blockchains will rise
Consumer-oriented blockchain projects will expand rapidly, and we have already seen projects like Abstract make breakthroughs through major integrations and collaborations. Abstract Chain is committed to bringing culture, community, and creativity onto the chain, and will leverage zk technology and EigenDA to provide a secure, fast, low-cost, and developer-friendly building environment. The development of Abstract will drive the adoption of cryptocurrency applications for the next generation of consumers, while opening up new economic models for developers.
03 Bitcoin will break through $100,000
Although the exact timing is 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 coming years. This breakthrough will further solidify Bitcoin's importance in the global financial system.
04 Uniswap v4 will unlock new DeFi opportunities
The launch of Uniswap v4 will open up new decentralized finance (DeFi) revenue streams, 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 of blockchain
Stablecoins, due to their stable value and wide range of applications, will become one of the core applications of blockchain technology. Enterprises have already seen the value proposition and potential returns of stablecoins, and the total amount of collateralized stablecoins in the market has surpassed $170 billion, higher than the data in 2022 and earlier this year.
06 OpenTensor will continue to lead AI-focused projects
OpenTensor will continue to lead blockchain projects focused on AI. The AI token market is growing at a rate three times the average, 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 battleground 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 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 rapidly expanding and is expected to become one of the top Non-Fungible Token (NFT) projects. The team and community behind it are driving the project forward at an astonishing pace, making it 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 space, 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 interoperability 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 (blockchain gaming) field will converge on a few key applications that can quickly attract users. There are many 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 enterprises will launch their own Layer 2 blockchains
With the proliferation 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, aimed at supporting developers and creators to drive widespread adoption of Web3.
13 Memecoins will still have opportunities, but the market is becoming saturated
While there are still opportunities in the Memecoin market, with more and more Meme tokens entering the market, the price volatility opportunities will gradually decrease. The market may start to view Memecoins as mini-games or lottery-like projects, rather than pure investment tools.
14 Asia will lead the next wave of cryptocurrency adoption
The Asia region will become the vanguard of the next wave of cryptocurrency adoption, with rapid development of market demand and technological innovation. As more Asian enterprises and users enter the cryptocurrency 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 already 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 rapidly developing, similar to the early days of Neo. The community of developers and the core team are collaboratively building original DeFi products, games, and memes, creating an interesting and vibrant online culture, and it has the potential to become a highly anticipated top gaming project.
17 The DAO concept will be restructured or fall out of favor
The current Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) have not truly achieved decentralization, and suffer from a lot of redundancy and inefficiency. In the future, the DAO concept may be restructured to improve its decentralization and operational efficiency, or it may gradually lose its market appeal.
18 ZK Rollups Will Regain Attention
With the improvement of blockchain performance and the enhancement of 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 one of the important technologies for the future expansion of the blockchain.
19 Regulation Will Become More Clear
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 promote a more friendly regulatory policy, which will provide a guarantee for the stable development of the cryptocurrency market.
20 Infrastructure Development Slows Down, Applications Become the Focus
Although the current blockchain infrastructure is relatively mature, there is still a lack of influential "killer" applications. It is expected that by 2025, the development of infrastructure will take a back seat, 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 Fingers Perspective
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 decentralized finance, we will witness an increasingly diversified crypto world. The revolution of AI technology, intellectual property management and DAO concepts 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.
- This article was compiled and edited by the Snap Fingers Research team based on tweets by @DeFiMinty
- Original author: Minty
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