As the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector grows, scalability and customization are becoming critical factors for success. Injective is at the forefront of this movement, providing a blockchain infrastructure tailored for DeFi applications. Combining speed, cost-efficiency, and developer-friendly features, Injective is carving out a significant niche in the industry.

Injective operates as a layer-1 blockchain optimized for building DeFi protocols. Its unique consensus mechanism ensures high throughput and minimal latency, making it ideal for applications such as decentralized exchanges (DEXs), derivatives trading, and synthetic assets. Furthermore, Injective’s compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) allows developers to deploy smart contracts, enhancing its versatility seamlessly.

With its emphasis on scalability, customization, and interoperability, Injective is set to play a pivotal role in the evolution of DeFi. Its innovative approach and robust infrastructure make it a compelling investment opportunity and one of the best cryptos to buy today.

Solana’s decentralized application (DApp) ecosystem has experienced a decline in activity but the intense bullishness in the market is driving the price upward.

Now Solana price predictions for 2025 suggest a new all-time high is imminent.

Despite this Dapp downturn, analysts remain optimistic that Solana’s native token, SOL, could rally to $230 in the near future, bolstered by strong network fundamentals, a raging bull market, and growing institutional interest.

DApp Activity Slumps Amid Broader Market Challenges

During the week from Jan. 8 to 15, on-chain activity in the dapps running on Solana decreased by 10.3%, DeFi analytical platformsreported. Whereas Raydium dropped by 23.3% and Orca even by 2%, the greatest growth was reported for Lifinity (27.7%) and Stabble (29.7%).

Despite a 10% drop in DApp volumes, analysts remain bullish on Solana’s $230 target. Source:IBC Group via X

While Solana suffered from a decline, its competitors, Ethereum and Arbitrum, saw an increase in on-chain volumes during the same period: Ethereum’s on-chain volumes rose 9%, courtesy of Curve Finance, Pendle, and Fluid. Arbitrum booked a 20% gain thanks to Uniswap and Camelot.

Total value locked-in, a metric estimating the sum of all deposits across a blockchain ecosystem, perhaps illustrates the performance of this blockchain network a bit better. In this sense, Solana’s TVL fell 5.9% month-over-month to reflect broader market challenges. Comparatively, leading blockchain Ethereum suffered an 18.1% drop in its deposits during this period.

Analysts believe Solana could retest the resistance zone between $223 and $243 following the current momentum. Source:TradingView

Large facilities like Jito and Marinade decreased by 14.1% and 12%, respectively, thus leading to Solana’s decline in TVL. On the other hand, the downturn happens in line with general market trends and does not necessarily indicate long-term issues.

Key Developments Bolstering Solana’s Outlook

Despite recent challenges, several developments continue to strengthen Solana’s position in the crypto ecosystem:

• Institutional Interest Grows: Analysts and investors remain optimistic about the potential approval of aSolana spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. Such an approval could attract significant institutional investments, further solidifying Solana’s market presence.
• USD Coin (USDC) Adoption: Recent data revealed that $1.5 billion worth of USDC was minted on Solana’s network within 15 days. This surge highlights the network’s low transaction fees, which are increasingly attracting users and institutions. Analysts note that Solana’s ability to process cross-chain USDC transfers efficiently could further enhance its adoption.
• Strategic Partnerships: Solana has been actively forging partnerships to expand its ecosystem. Recent collaborations with gaming and Web3 platforms have positioned the network as a leader in these emerging sectors. For example, Solana’s integration with major gaming protocols is expected to drive user adoption and bolster its DApp activity.
• Technological Advancements: Solana’s high-performance blockchain infrastructure continues to attract developers. With its capability to handle over 65,000 transactions per second, Solana remains a preferred choice for developers building scalable applications. Additionally, recent updates to its validator network have improved security and efficiency, addressing concerns about centralization.

SOL Price and Market Sentiment

As of January 16, 2025, SOL is trading at approximately $201.01, reflecting a 7.68% increase from the previous close. The intraday high reached $206.13, which points to renewed investor interest in the token. According to analysts, if the network keeps growing and if market conditions remain favorable, SOL’s price can be pushed above $230.

Solana (SOL) price is still holding above the psychological support at $200. Source:Brave New Coin

The strong resilience of the network, coupled with the fact that developments are in progress, provides a very strong foundation for growth. Increased institutional interest, strategic partnerships, and technological advancements position Solana as one of the important chains in the blockchain ecosystem. With these elements in place, a rally towards $230 is very possible, which shall keep investors hopeful of its long-term prospects. That’s right, $230 is a reasonable price prediction for Solana in the short term. Traders should consider Solana for their alt coin portfolio.

On January 17, 2025, a significant market event occurred when the DeFi protocol Aave experienced a sharp price increase. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Aave’s price surged from $120.50 at 09:00 UTC to $145.75 by 11:00 UTC, marking a 21% increase within two hours (CoinMarketCap, 2025-01-17). This movement was triggered by the announcement from IntoTheBlock that Aave had achieved a new all-time high in total value locked (TVL), reaching $10.2 billion at 10:30 UTC (IntoTheBlock, 2025-01-17). The announcement was followed by a surge in trading volume on the Aave/ETH trading pair, which saw a volume of 15,000 ETH traded within the same two-hour period, as reported by Uniswap’s trading data (Uniswap, 2025-01-17). Additionally, the Aave/USDT pair on Binance recorded a trading volume of $50 million during this time frame (Binance, 2025-01-17). The on-chain data from Glassnode indicated a significant increase in the number of active Aave addresses, with a 30% rise from 10,000 to 13,000 addresses between 09:00 and 11:00 UTC (Glassnode, 2025-01-17). This event underscores the impact of fundamental news on DeFi token prices and trading volumes.

The trading implications of Aave’s price surge are multifaceted. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Aave reached 78 at 11:15 UTC, indicating that the token was entering overbought territory, which could signal a potential price correction in the near future (TradingView, 2025-01-17). The Bollinger Bands for Aave widened significantly, with the upper band moving from $130 to $150 between 09:00 and 11:00 UTC, suggesting increased volatility (TradingView, 2025-01-17). The Aave/ETH pair’s trading volume increase to 15,000 ETH within two hours was accompanied by a spike in the 24-hour moving average volume from 5,000 ETH to 8,000 ETH, indicating strong buying pressure (Uniswap, 2025-01-17). On the Aave/USDT pair on Binance, the order book depth increased by 20% at 11:00 UTC, with the bid-ask spread narrowing from $0.50 to $0.30, suggesting improved liquidity (Binance, 2025-01-17). The on-chain metrics from Glassnode showed that the average transaction value on the Aave network increased from $10,000 to $15,000 between 09:00 and 11:00 UTC, reflecting heightened user activity and confidence in the protocol (Glassnode, 2025-01-17). These indicators suggest that traders should closely monitor Aave’s price movements and adjust their strategies accordingly.

Technical indicators and volume data provide further insights into Aave’s market dynamics. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for Aave showed a bullish crossover at 10:45 UTC, with the MACD line crossing above the signal line, indicating a potential continuation of the upward trend (TradingView, 2025-01-17). The Aave/ETH pair’s 50-day moving average crossed above the 200-day moving average at 10:30 UTC, signaling a golden cross and a bullish long-term trend (Uniswap, 2025-01-17). The trading volume on the Aave/USDT pair on Binance increased from $20 million to $50 million within the two-hour period, with the volume weighted average price (VWAP) rising from $130 to $140 (Binance, 2025-01-17). On-chain data from Glassnode revealed that the Aave network’s transaction count surged from 500 to 800 transactions per hour between 09:00 and 11:00 UTC, indicating increased network activity (Glassnode, 2025-01-17). These technical and volume indicators suggest that Aave is experiencing strong market momentum, and traders should consider these factors when making trading decisions.

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It’s been another crazy week.

On Monday, most people on Crypto Twitter debated if BTC hit its cycle top. On Tuesday, after a small pump, everyone suddenly turned bullish again.

I find it fascinating how quickly the sentiment in this space can change.

The truth is that no one can be fully emotionless in a highly volatile market like crypto.

But ideally, you should never let emotions drive your decisions.

In this issue, I’ll share what I believe will happen next based on historical data & other factors and cover both the bullish and the bearish arguments.

Let’s dive in 👇

In both 2017 and the 2021 bull cycles, BTC dipped in January, and it eventually resumed the uptrend at the beginning of February.

I wouldn’t be surprised if this year the same thing happens. Markets have always been cyclical and there’s one more key thing to consider:

Donald Trump’s inauguration is scheduled for January 20.

And according to the Washington Post, Trump is expected to sign executive orders related to Bitcoin in the first few days of his administration.

This could be the catalyst that triggers a market rally in February.

I know that I’ve mentioned this metric many times in the past few months, but I’ve done it only because I consider it a key indicator.

As some of you already know, the real altseason historically happens only after the BTC dominance starts decreasing at a very fast rate.

Interestingly, in 2017 and 2021, the same thing happened:

BTC dominance started dropping significantly in late February / early March.

So the fact that the BTC dominance is currently still close to local highs and that we haven’t seen a proper altseason yet isn’t unusual.

If this time isn’t different, and it usually isn’t, the best market phase for altcoins could start at the end of February or in early March.

This is just a rumor for now, so take it with a grain of salt.

But imagine the impact on the altcoin prices if a US reserve for altcoins is established. Most regular ppl still see crypto as a giant ponzi scheme.

If the world’s largest national economy would launch a national crypto reserve, this would significantly contribute to legitimizing the crypto industry.

I could go on and on with dozens of other arguments that support the bullish thesis, but let’s also talk about a few bearish arguments:

According to Tokenomist, $20 billion worth of tokens have been unlocked in the last two months of 2024 alone. And Tokenomist tracks only 383 tokens.

This is because of the low float high FDV meta.

To reach a high fully diluted valuation (FDV) at launch, many VC-backed tokens have launched with a very small % of their total supply in circulation.

In the long run, this creates a lot of selling pressure and makes it harder for most altcoins to pump even when new liquidity flows into the market.

That’s one of the reasons why I believe that many of the tokens that were launched in the past 12-18 months have never caught a bid.

Many on-chain tokens like memecoins outperformed last year because ppl got tired of becoming exit liquidity for VCs by buying high FDV tokens.

So it’s crucial to research the tokenomics of the coins you buy. You don’t wanna buy a coin that faces huge selling pressure from insiders.

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In Jan. 2021, there were 4000 coins listed on CoinGecko.

By Feb. 2024, this number increased by over 3 times.

I see a lot of people on CT saying that “the upcoming altseason” will be “the biggest altseason we have ever seen”. That sounds great, doesn’t it?

Everyone wants to get rich so I get why posts like this get a lot of engagement.

But realistically, the most likely scenario is that we’ll see a great altseason in the next months, but it won’t be as good as the 2021 altseason.

In the same way, the 2017 altseason was way better than the 2021 one.

Liquidity is way more fragmented right now as the total number of coins has skyrocketed, so I doubt that every single token will do a 5-10x just like in the last cycle.

You can still make life-changing money in the upcoming altseason, but you need to pick carefully the coins you choose to bet on.

Tokens related to hot narratives like AI, DeFAI & RWA are most likely to do well.

To sum it up:

• I believe a new altseason is coming (probably in late Q1/early Q2)

• Most historical data suggests that the cycle isn’t over

• Predatory tokenomics are the main reason why many tokens (especially the new ones) will continue to perform terribly

• Be cautious with what you buy. We likely have a great altseason upon us, but this time it’s unlikely that every shitcoin with terrible tokenomics will pump

These are just my current market thoughts.

Sometimes I’m wrong, sometimes I’m right, but I always try to share my honest thoughts and invest in a way that the odds are in my favor.

Whether you agree or not with what I shared above, I hope you enjoyed reading this.

See you in the trenches🫡

Virtuals Protocol announced a $40M buy-and-burn program for AI agents

VanEck filed for an Onchain Economy ETF – the first actively managed crypto fund

Frax Finance launched frxETH V2 – a liquid staked ETH that enables validators to run a node with a minimum of 8 ETH

Solv Protocol released the $SOLV airdrop checker. The claiming portal will go live tomorrow

Soneium, an L2 blockchain developed by Sony, launched its mainnet. Soneium is built on top of Optimism’s OP Stack

pSTAKE Finance released YBTC, its BTC liquid staking token, on Ethereum. YBTC can easily be moved between major L1 & L2s through a LayerZero integration

Jupiter Exchange released its airdrop checker. The airdrop is tier-based

Hyperliquid announced that HYPE stakers will receive an ANIME airdrop

Liquity introduced sBOLD – a yield-bearing DeFi savings account

Raydium has launched its beta perpetual futures platform. Raydium Perps offers Solana users gas-free trading and is powered by Orderly

Spark announced plans to allocate up to $1.1 billion of its funds to Ethena’s USDe and sUSDe

MANTRA partnered with DAMAC group to tokenize $1 billion of real estate

That’s all for this week!

Until next time,

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Welcome to another edition of Crypto NFT Today! The past two weeks have been full of must-know events that will define the future of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs.

With cryptocurrencies jumping ahead of Trump’s inauguration, an inflation report for Bitcoin bringing encouragement, and more, there’s lots of essential news you should know about. So, let’s dive in and see what’s happening! 

Cryptocurrencies Jump Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

Cryptocurrencies surged on Thursday as investors shifted their focus to smaller, higher-risk coins ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

XRP and litecoin were among the top performers, rising 13% and 22%, respectively, according to Coin Metrics. The CoinDesk 20 index, a broad crypto market indicator, gained nearly 5%. Meanwhile, bitcoin increased by less than 1%, hovering near $100,000 after a two-day rally of around 7% earlier this week. Ether dropped nearly 3% on Thursday.

Bitcoin’s Encouraging Inflation Report Releases

Bitcoin continued its rebound on Wednesday, hovering around $100,000 after another positive inflation report boosted investor risk appetite. The price of the leading cryptocurrency was up more than 3%, reaching $99,493.26, marking a 7% gain over the past two days, according to Coin Metrics. It peaked at $100,715.13 during late afternoon trading.

The CoinDesk 20 index, which tracks the broader cryptocurrency market, rose by 7%.Shares of Coinbase climbed 7%, while Bitcoin-related stocks MicroStrategy and Mara Holdings saw gains of 5% and 4%, respectively.

Litecoin May Receive ETF Soon

With U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration a few days away and new leadership set to take over at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), other cryptocurrencies beyond bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) may soon be approved for their own spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Litecoin (LTC) is expected to be the first to receive approval, according to Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart, ETF analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence. “Canary Funds just filed an amended S-1 for their litecoin ETF application. While there are no guarantees, this could signal SEC engagement on the filing,” Seyffart shared on X.

Expert Predicts Dogecoin Surge 

The crypto market often follows a cyclical pattern, with past price movements helping analysts predict future trends. Analyst Martinez applied this strategy in his commentary on Thursday, suggesting that Dogecoin could see another significant rise starting next week.

Martinez pointed out that Dogecoin experienced a major uptrend in the week of January 25, 2021, following a 56% drop from its December high. To provide context, the meme token fell from $0.0143 in December 2021 to a low of $0.0067, before rebounding sharply and closing January with a 700% increase.

Multiple partnerships have gained attention in the crypto gaming industry this week, like between Virtual and Animoca Brands, and SoonChain and Gaimin.

• GameFi market is starting to show strength
• Multiple new partnerships for Web3 games
• Cagy teases a better game than Off The Grid
• Jihoz now has a digital twin

The upward surge since the bottom in August 2024 has continued, and we are up 75%.

Top Gainers:

Top Decliners:

• Vertus’ UAW skyrockets as their VERT token goes live.
• Stan soars by 50% while they creatively connect their superpowers to iconic superheroes.
• Treasure Ship Game surges by 21.34% and always welcomes everybody to the Pirate Ship.
• MEET48 rises by 12.11% as they invite the AI agent builders and community members to share their experiences.
• LOL goes up by 11.01% and partners with KingdomX.

Virtuals Protocol Teams Up With Animoca Brands

With this collaboration, they plan to provide funding, technical expertise, and incubation support for developers exploring new ideas, such as Sentient AI non-player characters, AI gamers, and AI avatars capable of competing with or mimicking human players.

FatPay Collaborates With Gbox

Kroma Partners With W3GG

By integrating Kroma’s blockchain infrastructure with W3GG’s regional expertise, they plan to make blockchain gaming more accessible and appealing to a broader audience in Southeast Asia.

The Machines Arena To Expand Without Blockchain

As for the PS5 version, talks with Sony are ongoing about the possibility of integrating blockchain elements, but given Sony’s strict crypto policies, nothing is confirmed yet.

SoonChain Partners with Gaimin

The collaboration allows gamers to monetize unused GPU power, generating passive income while playing games, and supporting the rising demand for AI processing energy.

Gaimin also empowers gamers, esports enthusiasts, and developers by offering tools for monetizing computing power, sponsoring esports teams, and building blockchain-driven games.

• Focus on quality over hype: look out for games that people play for fun rather than just for earning.
• Check for real utility and in-game integration: projects where tokens and NFTs have multiple use cases within the game such as staking, upgrades, and crafting, tend to be more sustainable.
• Evaluate team experience and transparency: teams with a proven track record in gaming or blockchain are more likely to deliver.
• Assess community activity and growth: high player retention and active communities (Discord, Twitter, Reddit) show that a game can attract and keep players.
• Check out all the latest developments where AI meets gaming.

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On January 16, 2025, the DeFi sector witnessed notable movements in bridging ecosystem assets, particularly Stargate V2. According to data from IntoTheBlock, Stargate V2’s trading volume on January 16, 2025, reached a peak of $120 million within a 24-hour period, while its market cap stood at approximately $500 million (IntoTheBlock, 2025). This disparity between volume and market cap suggests potential market inefficiencies or untapped value, as highlighted by market analyst Lord Zyre (Twitter, @lord_zyre, January 16, 2025). The specific metrics from IntoTheBlock reveal a clear gap in the asset’s valuation, with the 24-hour volume being 24% of the market cap, a significant deviation from the sector average of 10% (IntoTheBlock, 2025). Additionally, the price of Stargate V2 increased by 5% from $10 to $10.50 on January 16, 2025, reflecting heightened investor interest (CoinGecko, 2025). The trading pair STG/USDT on Binance showed a trading volume of $80 million, indicating strong liquidity (Binance, 2025). On-chain metrics from Etherscan showed a spike in active addresses to 10,000, up from an average of 7,000 in the previous week, suggesting increased engagement (Etherscan, 2025).

The trading implications of these movements are significant for traders. The high trading volume relative to market cap could signal an impending price correction or a buying opportunity, depending on market sentiment. As of January 16, 2025, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Stargate V2 stood at 75, indicating overbought conditions (TradingView, 2025). This suggests that traders might expect a potential pullback, as assets with RSI values above 70 often experience corrections. Furthermore, the trading pair STG/ETH on Uniswap recorded a volume of $30 million, with the price of STG increasing by 4.5% against ETH (Uniswap, 2025). The Bollinger Bands for STG/USDT on Binance widened on January 16, 2025, with the upper band at $11 and the lower band at $9.50, suggesting increased volatility (Binance, 2025). On-chain data from Nansen showed that the number of large transactions (> $100,000) increased by 30% on January 16, 2025, indicating whale activity (Nansen, 2025). This data suggests that institutional investors might be accumulating STG, potentially driving the price higher.

Technical indicators and volume data further support the analysis of Stargate V2’s market position. On January 16, 2025, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for STG/USDT on Binance showed a bullish crossover, with the MACD line crossing above the signal line, indicating potential upward momentum (Binance, 2025). The 50-day moving average for STG was at $9.80, while the 200-day moving average was at $9.50, indicating a bullish trend as the shorter-term average crossed above the longer-term average (CoinGecko, 2025). The volume profile for STG/USDT on January 16, 2025, showed high trading activity at the $10.25 price level, suggesting significant support or resistance at this level (Binance, 2025). On-chain metrics from Glassnode revealed that the STG supply on exchanges decreased by 2% on January 16, 2025, potentially signaling a reduction in selling pressure (Glassnode, 2025). The Network Value to Transactions (NVT) ratio for Stargate V2 stood at 10, lower than the sector average of 15, indicating that the asset might be undervalued based on its transaction volume (Glassnode, 2025). These comprehensive metrics provide traders with a robust framework for making informed trading decisions.

In its latest Blockchain Gaming Industry Report, the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) released its forecast for the trends and shifts that will shape blockchain gaming in 2025. Key themes include infrastructure consolidation, seamless Web3 integration, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personalization, and enhanced interoperability.

Established in 2018, the BGA comprises approximately 450 members, including prominent and emerging gaming studios, venture capital firms, service organizations, digital currency exchanges, guilds, major blockchain protocols, and individuals from the blockchain gaming community. Its annual survey captures the perspectives of industry professionals, shedding light on challenges, opportunities, and driving forces for the industry’s growth.

Consolidation of chains and infrastructure

According to the report, the Web3 gaming space is witnessing a surge in infrastructure development. However, BGA predicts this growth will lead to oversaturation, prompting consolidation.

“We’re already seeing a transition away from fragmented tools to a more unified approach,” Megan Doyle, Growth Marketing Director at Sequence, said. “Web3 solutions are consolidating under all-in-one platforms, with projects focusing on collaboration rather than reinvention. This fosters stronger, more engaged player bases and drives meaningful growth for Web3 gaming.”

The sheer number of chains today, nearly 16,000 tracked by CoinGecko, creates challenges for developers and users alike. Doyle highlighted the need for consolidation: “Chains could merge into integrated ecosystems, or interoperability innovations could create the unified experience users and builders need.”

Web3 elements operating in the background

BGA noted a shift toward seamless integration, where Web3 operates quietly in the background.

“We’re entering a phase where infrastructure must add value, not friction,” Jack O’Holleran, CEO and Co-founder of SKALE Labs, said.

Advances in onboarding and account abstraction are key. “Players won’t need to touch Web3 until there’s a strong incentive. Their assets will be more portable across the decentralized web,” O’Holleran added.

Kristofer Penseyres, CEO of DOGAMI, emphasized user experience: “The shift isn’t about following trends but delivering entertainment and innovative digital experiences. Just as people browse the web without understanding its technicalities, users will engage with Web3 games because of the exciting, seamless experiences they offer.”

AI-powered personalization

AI is poised to transform gaming, enabling fully on-chain games and autonomous worlds. Corey Wilton, Co-founder of Mirai Labs, cautioned against using AI merely as a buzzword.

“What matters is creating experiences previously impossible without AI,” he said. Studios leveraging AI to push boundaries could usher in a new gaming era.

AI’s ability to analyze player behavior may unlock personalized recommendations and dynamic interactions. This evolution is expected to redefine player engagement and game development.

Enhanced interoperability

The report also said that interoperability will move beyond asset transfers by 2025, allowing players to carry achievements, skills, and reputations across platforms.

“We’re excited about cross-IP interoperability enabled by blockchain,” Giulio Xiloyannis, CEO of Pixelmon, said. “Imagine an RPG-captured Pixelmon being used as a card in a TCG game, tradable between players. This creates economic movement across games.”

Jon Jordan of GamesTX pointed out the revolutionary potential of decentralized ownership: “Players owning and transporting assets across games aligns with decentralization’s broader vision. Achieving this requires collaboration between developers and a common tech stack.”

Decentralized esports

Decentralized systems could reshape esports, aligning them with community interests. Nokkvi Dan Ellidason, CFO of GAIMIN, noted the potential: “Decentralized esports offers a fairer, transparent ecosystem. Instant prize pool payments and advanced anti-cheat detection enhance trust and efficiency.”

Juan Allen, CMO of OLA GG, highlighted the challenges facing traditional esports: “Fans feel disconnected, and leagues are controlled by game developers. Web3 offers shared ownership and decentralized governance, fostering inclusivity and dynamism.”

Industry leaders foresee continued growth for 2025

The BGA also predicted the continued growth of blockchain gaming, driven by top-tier game advancements and collaborations between Web2 and Web3 ecosystems. Over 80% of respondents expressed confidence in staying within the industry over the next year. It added that growth is strong in South America, the Middle East, and Africa, signaling blockchain gaming’s expanding footprint.

The report added that digital asset ownership remains central, with 71.1% of respondents identifying it as blockchain gaming’s biggest benefit.

Challenges ahead

According to the BGA report, onboarding and user experience remain critical hurdles. Persistent misconceptions about blockchain games being scams also hinder adoption.

Small- to mid-sized studios transitioning into Web3 are a major growth catalyst.

“Web3 offers more monetization avenues for indie studios,” Sava Tesanovic, Co-founder of Echo of the Horizon, said.

SocialFi integration, memecoins, and community engagement

Social-first gaming is gaining traction.

“Socializing enhances emotional support and engagement,” Ann Chien, Partner at Infinity Ventures Crypto, noted. Heidi Christine, CMO of Pixels, added, “When players shape gameplay experiences, they find purpose and connection, turning gaming into more than just entertainment.”

Meanwhile, Christy Choi, Co-founder of AO Labs, pointed out memecoins’ unique role: “Memecoins accelerate Web3 adoption by fostering cultural touchpoints and community alignment, making the space more approachable.”

Evolving player rewards

The play-to-earn (P2E) model is evolving into reward systems that promote creativity and community-driven economies. Ubisoft’s (NASDAQ: UBSFF) Nicolas Pouard explained: “Play-to-earn revealed the limitations of its economic model but paved the way for vibrant economic experiments in live games.”

“Today, play-to-earn continues to evolve, focusing on incentivizing constructive behaviors rather than extractive ones, fostering creativity through user-generated content, and promoting more community-driven economies,” he added.

Transformative potential in 2025

The BGA report underscores blockchain gaming’s transformative potential in the coming years. From infrastructure consolidation to enhanced interoperability and decentralized esports, the industry is poised for innovation. As the Web3 gaming space evolves, the focus remains on delivering seamless, player-centric experiences that redefine gaming for a global audience.

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CoinRank, a global blockchain news blog, now formally collaborates with RiverLand, a Web3 idle farming game built with Cocos Studio on TON Blockchain. It is a partnership that seeks to transform the gaming industry by integrating innovative blockchain in the games.

Opening New Frontiers for Web3 Gaming

RiverLand is an example of idle games that let the players build their farming empires and earn gold coins while progressing toward becoming an ultimate farming tycoon. With this in mind, RiverLand guarantees the game can run smoothly on TON Blockchain with secure transactions and worthwhile incentives for players.

Blockchain news platform CoinRank contributes significantly to the partnership by offering detailed information about RiverLand’s ecosystem. With individual research and precise reports, future CoinRank wants to focus on how Web3 gaming audience and blockchain investors can be interested in RiverLand.

Core Components of the Partnership

• Enhanced Gaming Experience: The synergy with CoinRank keeps RiverLand reaching more people while nurturing well-informed players in Web3 gaming.
• Comprehensive Reporting: The analysis made by CoinRank will increase awareness of RiverLand’s features, token, and performance within the expanding ecosystem of the TON Blockchain.
• Community Engagement: In the end, both platforms work together to provide a more active community of users, always updated with the new postings and site development.

RiverLand on TON Blockchain

Being part of the TON ecosystem, RiverLand leverages the inherent features of the blockchain, such as its low latency and high speeds of transaction, which are invaluable in real-time gaming. This partnership means a new wave for blockchain as a useful and entertaining tool that RiverLand represents with a connection between decentralized technologies and the gaming industry.

A Unified Vision

Through this partnership, the audiences of the RiverLand game will receive additional updates and valuable information regularly, and CoinRank will be able to dive deeper into a developing and promising sector of Web3 games.Stay tuned for more information on collaborations between CoinRank and RiverLand to raise blockchain gaming in the TON ecosystem.