Regardless of whether Bitcoin breaks new highs or the innovations in decentralized finance, we will witness a more diversified crypto world.

Author: Minty

Compiled by: Snap Research Institute

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 tokenized 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, helping banks issue fiat-backed tokens covering RWAs such as commodities and bonds, and achieving near real-time settlement through smart contracts. Spain's BBVA has already selected this platform for a pilot project, which is expected to be officially promoted in 2025.

02 Consumer-oriented blockchains will rise

Consumer-oriented blockchain projects will rapidly expand, and we have already seen breakthroughs from projects like Abstract through significant integrations and collaborations. Abstract Chain is dedicated to bringing culture, community, and creativity on-chain, utilizing ZK technology and EigenDA to provide a secure, fast, low-cost, and developer-friendly building environment. The development of Abstract will drive the next generation of cryptocurrency applications for consumers while opening up new economic models for developers.

03 Bitcoin will break $100,000

Although the exact timing is uncertain, with looser monetary policies and Bitcoin's status as a neutral store of value, Bitcoin is expected to break $100,000 in the coming years. This breakthrough will further solidify Bitcoin's importance in the global financial system.

04 Uniswap v4 will open new DeFi opportunities

The launch of Uniswap v4 will open new avenues for decentralized finance (DeFi) profits, 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 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 benefits of stablecoins, with the total amount of collateralized stablecoins in the market exceeding $170 billion, a figure higher than that of 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 three times the average return rate, with major tokens like $TAO, $FET, and $NEAR, as well as smaller projects like $DEAI, $ENQAI, $NMT, $OLAS, and $AIT also performing well.

07 Blockchain will become a new battleground for licensing protocols

As AI continues to dominate the market, the importance of intellectual property will increase. Projects like StoryProtocol are demonstrating the potential of blockchain in intellectual property management, allowing users to set terms for multiple intellectual property assets simultaneously through new modules and updates, unlocking features like licensing AI datasets and setting franchise 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 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 controversies surrounding Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions, ETH still dominates the DeFi space, and due to its stability and broad ecosystem support, many institutions continue to regard Ethereum as their preferred blockchain.

10 Interoperability and chain abstraction technology will lead the future of blockchain

As the number of blockchains increases, the issue of fragmentation between chains becomes more pronounced. Interoperable projects will become a key trend, effectively addressing the interoperability issues between different blockchains and promoting ecosystem development. Meanwhile, chain abstraction technology simplifies interactions between developers and multiple blockchains, enhancing application scalability and user experience. 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 sector will concentrate on a few key applications that can quickly attract users. While there are many games on the market, only a few will truly ignite the market, with success stories like Axie Infinity serving as benchmarks for the future.

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 the Soneium Spark Incubation program, aimed at supporting developers and creators to promote widespread adoption of Web3.

13 Memecoins will still hold opportunities, but the market is gradually saturating

While there are still opportunities in the Memecoins market, as more meme tokens flood in, the chances for price fluctuations will gradually decrease. The market may shift towards viewing Memecoins as mini-games or projects with lottery characteristics rather than purely as 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 market demand and technological innovation rapidly developing in this area. As more Asian enterprises 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 towards other incentive structures. However, HyperliquidX will become the last airdrop project with a large-scale impact, having reached new highs in open interest markets, exceeding $1 billion.

16 Sanko Game Corp will become a top gaming project

The ecosystem of SankoGameCorp is rapidly developing, similar to the early days of NEO. Community developers and the core team are collaboratively creating original DeFi products, games, and memes, fostering an engaging and vibrant online culture, and are expected to become a highly regarded top gaming project in the future.

17 The concept of DAO will be restructured or fall out of favor

Current DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) have not truly achieved decentralization, facing significant redundancy and inefficiency issues. In the future, the concept of DAO may undergo restructuring to enhance its level of decentralization and operational efficiency, or it may gradually lose market appeal.

18 ZK Rollups will regain attention

With improvements in blockchain performance and transaction processing capabilities, ZK Rollups technology will once again come into focus. This technology not only addresses the fragmentation of user experience but also resolves trust and liquidity fragmentation through native protocol changes, becoming one of the important technologies for future blockchain scaling.

19 Regulation will become clearer

Regardless of the election results, the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies will become clearer. With increased market funding and participation from large enterprises, it will become possible to promote more friendly regulatory policies, providing a guarantee for the stable development of the crypto market.

20 Infrastructure development will slow down, applications will become the focus

Although blockchain infrastructure is relatively mature at present, there is still a lack of impactful "killer" applications. It is expected that by 2025, the development of infrastructure will take a back seat, with more projects focusing on developing user demand-driven applications to enhance user experience and promote the widespread application of crypto technology and the expansion of the user base.

Snap's Perspective

In summarizing the predictions for 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 tokenized real-world assets, consumer-oriented blockchains, and the proliferation of stablecoins will profoundly impact our financial ecosystem.

Whether it is Bitcoin breaking new highs or innovations in decentralized finance, we will witness a more diversified crypto world. The transformation of AI technology, intellectual property management, and the concept of DAO 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 driving global crypto adoption.

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