This is the summary I have been pondering repeatedly at the end of 2024. It is both a reflection on the past and a prospect for the future. These trends have already shown signs, but in 2025, they may experience a full-blown explosion. For me, this is not only a personal record but also a roadmap worth discussing with everyone. I hope that by year-end, these predictions can all come true, and help me and everyone else seize key opportunities, position wisely, and go further this year!
Next, let's break down the seven future battlefields of 2025 and see which areas will create the next miracle 👀
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1. AI from Warm-Up to Explosion
AI in 2024 is just testing the waters; in 2025 it will officially take the stage. Imagine automated trading AI agents emerging, directly overturning the tradition of manual trading. Even the old-school methods like ICOs may be replaced by IAOs (Initial Agent Offerings), becoming the protagonists of new stories. With the addition of brain-machine interfaces, AI + Neuro may truly realize 'wishing it into existence.' Want to buy Meme coins? You might just need to think about it, and AI will automatically handle all operations for you.
Summary: In 2025, AI will no longer be cold code, but your capable assistant, wealth creator, and possibly even your other half.
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2. Stablecoins
Don’t be fooled by the current stablecoin market cap hovering around 500 billion; in 2025, it may surge by two-thirds due to large-scale adoption by institutions, especially public chains like @trondao, which may experience an unprecedented issuance peak. With support from #PayFi (Payment Finance), the demand for stablecoins will erupt like a volcano, instantly igniting the entire market.
Summary: Stablecoins have stabilized the foundation of Web3, but no one expected it to run this fast.
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3. The Meme King Changes Hands
Solana is currently the 'dog kennel' for Meme coins, but in 2025 it may be overtaken by challengers, with Tron, Sui, and Base all eyeing the prize. Each public chain is launching reward policies to attract developers and communities, and the Meme coin war is about to break out!
Summary: Don't underestimate Meme coins; they can not only create wealth but also determine the life and vitality of a public chain!
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4. DeFi Capital Efficiency Soars
In 2025, the market cap of DeFi may exceed 250 billion. Traditional institutions can no longer hold back and are starting to bet on Web3, with lending and staking platforms becoming the new darlings.
Especially in the staking field, it may not just be as simple as 'staking once.' Multi-staking and cross-staking will completely ignite the TVL (Total Value Locked).
Summary: DeFi is no longer exclusive to geeks; more and more traditional players are entering, and the speed of money making money may be faster than you think.
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5. DEX becomes more mainstream and popular
Decentralized exchanges (DEX) will usher in spring, especially some more user-friendly wallets (like @OKXWeb3_CN), which will help DEX achieve doubled market share growth. Users are beginning to truly understand how important it is to keep their assets in their own hands. After all, no one wants to experience a disaster like FTX again.
Summary: DEX is synonymous with freedom; no one wants to hand their fate over to others.
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6. BTCFi Makes Bitcoin More 'Valuable'
In 2025, Bitcoin will no longer just be something to 'look at.' Through the BTCFi project, Bitcoin will find more practical uses such as staking, lending, arbitrage, etc., becoming a true asset tool. The #TON's tgBTC project seamlessly connects Bitcoin to the TON blockchain network, giving Bitcoin new value imagination space.
Summary: The story of Bitcoin is far from over. BTCFi opens new fun and broader applications.
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7. PayFi: The New Force in Payments
Payment finance (PayFi) will gradually replace traditional payment systems, with stablecoins as the core fuel, driving on-chain payments to become the mainstream method for global transactions. From personal payments to corporate settlements, decentralized payments will penetrate all aspects of life.
Summary: PayFi is the future version of Alipay, but more open, freer, and more borderless.
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8. Summary
This year is a year of acceleration, with AI becoming smarter, stablecoins more stable, Meme coins more whimsical, DeFi and DEX easier to use, and BTCFi and PayFi becoming closer to everyone's daily life. The future is no longer out of reach but within grasp!
