Options to consider in 2025:
Polygon (MATIC): Wide adoption in Ethereum scalability.
Arbitrum (ARB): Focused on Ethereum's layer 2, with a growing ecosystem.
Injective Protocol (INJ): Popular in DeFi with unique functionalities.
Render Token (RNDR): Rising due to demand in graphic rendering.
Stacks (STX): Potential in the integration of Bitcoin with smart contracts