Here are 5 VC-backed coins poised to deliver strong returns this cycle. In the previous cycle, projects like $SOL, $FTM , and $AVAX saw exponential growth—these projects may lead this time around.
1. Sui Network ($SUI)
- A Layer-1 blockchain offering a scalable, secure development platform.
- Utilizes a novel object-centric data model and the Move programming language for improved efficiency.
- Key innovations include zkLogin, sponsored transactions, and programmable transaction blocks.
- Backed by a16z and Binance Launchpool.
Stats:
TVL: $658.1M | FD: $9B | Circulating Supply: 2.67B | Total Transactions: 4.2B
2. Aptos ($APT)
- Layer-1 blockchain built by ex-Meta engineers using the MOVE language.
- Achieves 150,000 TPS via parallel execution.
- Backed by a16z, Binance Labs, and Tiger Global.
Stats:
- TVL: $430.73M | FDV: $6.8B | Circulating Supply: 487M | Total Transactions: 730.74M
3. Optimism ($OP)
- A Layer-2 solution for Ethereum utilizing optimistic rollups.
- Processes transactions off-chain, validated on Ethereum, reducing gas fees and increasing scalability.
- Backed by a16z and Paradigm.
Stats:
- TVL: $563.29M | FDV: $6.26B | Circulating Supply: 1.187B | Total Transactions: 64.32M
4. Pyth Network (PYTH)
- Decentralized oracle network specializing in high-fidelity financial market data.
- Secures $4B in value, with data feeds supporting 70+ blockchains.
Stats:
- Value Secured: $4B | Circulating Supply: 3.62B | FDV: $2.69B | Transaction Volume: $1T+
- A Layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum using zero-knowledge rollups.
- Bundles transactions off-chain, reducing costs and improving scalability.
- Backed by a16z, ConsenSys, and DragonFly Capital.
Stats:
- TVL: $75.81M | FDV: $2.275B | Circulating Supply: 3.675B | Total Transactions: 429M
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This list highlights projects that are primed to perform well in the upcoming market cycle, driven by strong technical innovations and substantial backing from leading venture capital firms.
