Base, driven by SocialFi narratives, AI innovations, and the power of memes, has emerged as a standout performer among Layer 2 (L2) chains.

Its growth trajectory is backed by exceptional performance across several key metrics, positioning it as a serious contender in the L2 ecosystem.

DEX Volume and TVL Growth

Base dominates decentralized exchange (DEX) activity, boasting nearly double the trading volume of other L2 chains. Additionally, its total value locked (TVL) has surged by 43% in the p

Chainlink (LINK) has surged past the $29 mark for the first time in over three years, sparking renewed enthusiasm within the crypto community.

This price breakout is being fueled by a notable accumulation trend among large-scale holders, including whales and sharks.

Over the past two months, wallets holding 100,000 or more LINK tokens have collectively acquired 5.69 million LINK. At the same time, smaller wallets holding less than 100,000 LINK have offloaded nearly an identical amount—5.67 mil

AAVE has surged past $300 for the first time in over three years, fueled by increased activity among key stakeholders.

This rally comes amid a broader altcoin resurgence and highlights a significant drop in AAVE’s “Mean Dollar Invested Age.” This metric, which measures the average age of invested tokens, indicates that large holders are moving previously dormant tokens back into circulation. Such movements often signal bullish momentum for the asset.

Supporting this trend, 30-day and 365-day a

Lombard Finance has achieved a remarkable milestone with its LBTC token, surpassing 13,000 in total supply.

This accomplishment cements LBTC’s position as the largest Bitcoin Liquid Staking Token (LST) available in the market today.

Introduced with a mission to bridge Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi), Lombard Finance has quickly gained traction among users. In just three months, the platform has attracted over 40,000 users who have staked approximately $1.3 billion worth of BTC. This i

In 2024, Solana solidified its position as the premier blockchain ecosystem for attracting new developers, surpassing Ethereum, Aptos, Base, Bitcoin, Sui Network, NEAR Protocol, Polkadot, Polygon, and Starknet.

Each of these ecosystems brought in over 1,000 new developers this year, but Solana stood out as the leader in innovation and growth.

https://twitter.com/CryptoRank_io/status/1867549924570620151?t=8ul_RQzSFkPuvbIoKDTWfg&s=19

Beyond developer activity, Solana has maintained dominance in

Bitcoin’s price surge is attracting a shift in capital flow, with long-term holders selling to short-term, FOMO-driven investors. This dynamic reflects a change in market sentiment as BTC approaches the $100,000 mark.

Notably, Bitcoin whales’ unrealized profit ratio sits at approximately 1.2, signaling that the market is not yet overheated despite the rally. For comparison, during March’s decline, this ratio peaked at 2.

Currently, whales are showing resilience, which suggests room for further

Ehereum’s weekly transaction fees have reached their highest levels since April, driven by a surge in DeFi activity and portfolio rebalancing following this week’s $100,000 Bitcoin retracement.

This highlights the increasing demand for Ethereum’s network during volatile market conditions.

Weekly Ethereum fees hit their highest levels since April, driven by significant DeFi activity and rebalancing in response to this week's $100K market retracement. pic.twitter.com/OX8bFLHS1r

— IntoTheBlock (

In a bold move, a major crypto whale has turned attention to $BEAM, spending 1,458 $WSTETH (worth $6.7 million) in the last 29 hours to acquire 189.55 million $BEAM tokens at an average price of $0.03515.

This purchase is part of a broader $35.7 million spree that began on December 1, with investments in four tokens:

– $FTM: 10.245 million tokens bought for $13.5M (current loss: $181K)

– $PEPE: 531.7 billion tokens acquired for $11.04M (current profit: $1.94M)

– $BEAM: 189.55 million tokens

Solana’s investor base remains resilient, with long-term holders displaying strong conviction in the network’s future.

Data shows that the 6–12 month holding cohort now controls 27% of Solana’s total supply, a testament to the confidence of buyers from the 2024 rally.

#Solana investors are #HODL-ing firm, expecting higher prices.

Long-term holders’ share of wealth locked in the network is growing. The 6-12 month cohort now holds 27% of the supply, showing conviction from 2024 rally buyers.#SO

The AI Agent ecosystem on Solana is experiencing explosive growth, with standout projects like #ai16z and #Virtual leading the charge.

With a combined market cap exceeding $10 billion, these projects are seamlessly blending DeFi and AI to drive decentralized automation into the mainstream.

AI Agents on Solana 🤖

The AI Agent ecosystem on @solana is thriving with standout projects like #ai16z , #Virtual and more. 🌐

With a market cap surpassing $10B, AI Agents are merging #DeFi and #AI, pavin

In a cautionary tale for traders, one individual lost 325.8 $SOL, equivalent to $73.9K, within three minutes while trading the trending memecoin $RICH.

His losses highlight the dangers of impulsive decisions and emotional trading, particularly in the volatile world of memecoins.

The trouble began when the trader noticed $RICH’s price dipping and saw it as an opportunity. Eager to capitalize, he invested 198 $SOL.

However, the coin’s value plummeted by 60% shortly after his purchase. Panicking

While memecoins dominate headlines, the true revolution lies in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and $ONDO is leading the charge.

Surpassing a $2.7 billion market cap, $ONDO has hit a new all-time high, with no signs of slowing down.

Its role in bridging traditional finance and blockchain has garnered significant attention, particularly through its partnerships with major platforms and institutional players like BlackRock.

While many focus only on #memecoins, the real gold rush is in #RWA

The Aptos blockchain is making waves in 2024, with its on-chain activity surging by an impressive 10x this year.

A major driver of this growth has been the swift adoption of its native USDT stablecoin. In just over a month since USDT’s launch on Aptos, its supply has skyrocketed to $140 million, showcasing rapid adoption and ecosystem expansion.

🌐📈 ICYMI: Onchain usage activity on @Aptos is up ~10x during '24.

The native USDT stablecoin supply on the network has gone from zero to ~$140 mill

Aave has reached a historic milestone, achieving $38 billion in net deposits. By total deposit value, this positions Aave as large as the 62nd biggest bank in the United States, underscoring its growing significance in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.  

By deposit value, this makes @AAVE as large as the 62nd bank in the United States. Wen banking license and top 20? pic.twitter.com/B7DrWcSNvw

— CryptoCondom (@crypto_condom) December 14, 2024

The platform’s impressive growth has not gon

Stablecoins continue to drive impressive growth in the crypto sector, with TRON solidifying its position as the leading blockchain for stablecoin transactions.

November 2024 marked a historic milestone, as USDT transfer volume on TRON surged to an all-time high of $587.2 billion for the month.

This milestone represents a substantial leap from previous months. In September 2024, TRON facilitated $424.4 billion in USDT transfers, which grew to $489.3 billion in October before reaching November’s

Despite the controversial launch and ongoing price decline, $CULT (@MiladyCult) is still attracting attention from several sharp traders who believe in its potential.  

One notable trader, “0x572,” made a significant move just six hours ago, investing 207 ETH (worth about $754K) to acquire 127.89 million $CULT tokens. This move comes after a string of profitable investments, with the trader currently holding $1.76 million in unrealized profits from positions in $MOG (+244%) and $PEPE (+187%).

A prominent whale investor, leveraging revolving loans, recently expanded their long position on AAVE by purchasing 11,605 tokens at $258 each, funded by an additional 3 million USDT borrowed nine hours ago.

This move brings their total borrowed amount since October to $8.83 million, used to acquire 87,454 AAVE at an average price of $166. With AAVE’s price now at $270, the investor’s floating profit has surged to an impressive $9.22 million.

AAVE’s growth trajectory suggests more upside poten

In the ongoing memecoin battle, Pepe (PEPE) is leaving Dogwifhat (WIF) in the dust, boasting a staggering market cap of $9.3 billion, far outpacing WIF’s $2.8 billion.

With its larger market cap and stronger investor confidence, PEPE is proving to be the undisputed leader in the memecoin arena.

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PEPE has smashed through key Fibonacci levels, maintaining its upward momentum, while WIF struggles to break past

Today, $TAI reached a new all-time high of $0.43, with its 24-hour trading volume soaring to $101 million—marking an impressive 200% increase in just one day.  

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A significant boost came from the announcement that @TarsProtocol is now listed on Bitvavo, Europe’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and the largest EUR spot market, holding a 50% market share. This development has heightened visibility and acc

A significant $ONDO purchase was detected recently, as a new wallet created just 11 hours ago spent 4,611 ETH ($17.1M) to acquire 10.978 million $ONDO tokens at an average price of $1.553 amid a market dip.

This development comes ahead of a substantial token unlock scheduled for January 18, 2025, which could have a profound impact on the market.

Massive $ONDO purchase detected!

This whale created a new wallet 11 hours ago and has since spent 4,611 $ETH ($17.1M) to buy 10.978M $ONDO at an aver