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The Real Altcoin Season Is Coming In 2025
Bitcoin crossing the $100,000 mark last week was undeniably a historic milestone. Yet, as the leading cryptocurrency celebrated its achievement, many altcoins were already outperforming it, signaling the onset of an altcoin season.
The altcoin rally observed since November appears to be a prelude to a bigger altcoin season in 2025. New crypto trends and technologies will likely catch the eye of institutional investors and VCs.
Key Altcoin Narratives For 2025
So far in 2024, the three best-performing altcoins from the top-50 list have been memecoins: dogwifhat (WIF +2,027%), PEPE (+1,764%), and Dogecoin (DOGE +382%). However, while memecoins are often emblematic of altcoin seasons, they are unlikely to define the overarching crypto narratives of 2025.
In 2025, new narratives are likely to emerge, and the VC activity could indicate the most promising ones. According to Pitchbook, crypto VCs were quite moderate in 2023 ($10 billion) and 2024 ($7.1 billion in Q3). Next year, their activity could rebound to at least the levels seen in 2021 and 2022, totaling $25.3 billion and $29.4 billion, respectively. This increase will funnel into specific projects and broader categories that could define the next wave of growth.
Source: Forbes.com
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Bitcoin crossing the $100,000 mark last week was undeniably a historic milestone. Yet, as the leading cryptocurrency celebrated its achievement, many altcoins were already outperforming it, signaling the onset of an altcoin season.
The altcoin rally observed since November appears to be a prelude to a bigger altcoin season in 2025. New crypto trends and technologies will likely catch the eye of institutional investors and VCs.
Key Altcoin Narratives For 2025
So far in 2024, the three best-performing altcoins from the top-50 list have been memecoins: dogwifhat (WIF +2,027%), PEPE (+1,764%), and Dogecoin (DOGE +382%). However, while memecoins are often emblematic of altcoin seasons, they are unlikely to define the overarching crypto narratives of 2025.
In 2025, new narratives are likely to emerge, and the VC activity could indicate the most promising ones. According to Pitchbook, crypto VCs were quite moderate in 2023 ($10 billion) and 2024 ($7.1 billion in Q3). Next year, their activity could rebound to at least the levels seen in 2021 and 2022, totaling $25.3 billion and $29.4 billion, respectively. This increase will funnel into specific projects and broader categories that could define the next wave of growth.
Source: Forbes.com
#altsesaon
vechain
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The VeChain Renaissance: an Updated Protocol for the Age of Mass Adoption
VeChain was founded 8 years ago with a vision of delivering real world adoption for blockchain technology. After all these years, we’re incredibly proud of our achievements, having developed a growing ecosystem of retail and enterprise applications, with some of the world’s largest companies running products on our blockchain.
Today, and notably catalyzed by the incoming U.S administration, it is clear we have entered a new phase for blockchain adoption. We recognize this as a once-in-a-generation opportunity — one that demands bold action as we position VeChainThor for that future.
The VeChain Renaissance
The VeChain Renaissance is a technical roadmap designed by our core protocol team, set to deliver a holistic upgrade of VeChainThor. The core objective is to create an environment that better serves stakeholders, stays ahead of tech and regulatory trends, and enables network growth from a user, developer and integration perspective.
In 2025, we will deliver various tokenomics updates:
New consensus mechanism
Modified VTHO tokenomics
Aligned network participation <> VTHO distribution model
Revamped staking model
Creation of a developer fund
And new functionality for the EVM, to drive greater interoperability:
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) parity and cross-chain compatibility, enabling new features, and a seamless developer experience.
JSON-RPC support, unlocking interoperability with a wide range of tools including wallets, bridges and on-chain apps, streamlining dApp integration for developers, enterprises and institutions.
A dynamic gas fee market modelled on EIP-1559, securing the network, combatting network congestion and delivering an enhanced user experience.
In the coming weeks, we will publish a detailed roadmap fully outlining our vision in phases named Galactica, Hayabusa and Interstellar.
Why Now?
From balancing present and future stakeholder needs, to creating a more attractive developer environment, these upgrades will help us secure the long-term health of VeChainThor, VeBetterDAO, and other application ecosystems running on the blockchain.
Emerging regulations, especially those in Europe such as Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), create an impetus for change, as do the requirements of US institutional players with whom we are in ongoing discussions.
We have delivered some incredibly innovative tools to-date, from our unique two-token model to fee delegation that abstracts away the need for users to hold crypto assets. By opening our blockchain to other EVM-chains, we offer our unique selling points to the market, and benefit from innovations elsewhere.
The VeChain Renaissance consolidates our historical successes and learnings, repackaging them into a new era for the protocol.
VeChain Renaissance Goals
Reimagined Tokenomics
Tokenomics are the foundation of every public blockchain. Intelligent tokenomics create value from network engagement, activity and growth. Doing so in a sustainable manner is critical for attracting and retaining long term participants, driving expansion and development of the blockchain.
In our consensus upgrade, we deliver a bold reimagining of VeChain’s tokenomics model:
New Validator Opportunities: X-Nodes and Economic Nodes will be empowered to validate network transactions, earning VTHO rewards for securing the network.
Greater Decentralization: VeChainThor becomes more resilient, with community members becoming the backbone of its operations, better aligning with regulatory requirements.
Modified VTHO Tokenomics: A new VTHO distribution model to make VeChainThor more attractive to stake and secure, plus new opportunities for builders to support the growth of on-chain apps and the expansion of VeBetterDAO.
Please note: A detailed article on VeChain’s upgraded tokenomics will follow next week.
2. Technological Equivalence
Our goal is delivering VeChainThor to billions of users, thus, it is imperative we meet the standards of the industry to ensure our network can communicate easily with others. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and JSON-RPC are the standard for inter-blockchain communication, and so, alignment is a critical objective.
Key benefits include:
Going Cross-chain: JSON-RPC allows seamless integration with Ethereum-compatible protocols and on-chain applications — opening new avenues for growth
Integration ease: Developers can port the most familiar tools, wallets, bridges and more, to and from VeChainThor
Developer Adoption: JSON-RPC is a universal interface, opening the network to the 100k+ blockchain developer familiar with it
Institutional/Enterprise Integration: JSON-RPC allows institutions and enterprise applications to integrate VeChainThor more easily, from exchanges to custodians to other products and services.
This list is by no means exhaustive, and we will be releasing additional content to explain these concepts in more detail, starting next week.
Old Dogs, New Tricks
The updates outlined today are non-exhaustive but represent the most significant changes coming to the VeChainThor network.
As we move forward, we will maintain clear and open communications with VeFam and the wider crypto community to seek input, feedback, and ultimately, gain consensus as we seek your support to allow us to deliver the transition through an all-stakeholder voting event.
We are incredibly confident in our core developer team’s expertise, their vision, and for the collective future of blockchain as an industry, whose adoption will be led by innovative applications delivering real world impact, such as VeBetterDAO.
We look forward to hearing your feedback, and hope you’ll join us in an X Space, to be announced soon, to discuss and digest what’s to come!
About VeChain
Founded in 2015, VeChain built a world leading enterprise smart contract platform, VeChainThor, helping deliver blockchain adoption apps to hundreds of enterprise partners.
Building on this expertise, VeChain, in close partnership with Boston Consulting Group, launched the ‘Better’ ecosystem — comprised of sustainability apps that use tokenization and incentivization to reward users, businesses and other stakeholders for sustainable actions.
To learn more, including how you can build apps of your own, grants, documentation and more, visit vechain.org — or vebetter.com to explore.
The VeChain Renaissance: An Updated Protocol for the Age of Mass Adoption was originally published in VeChain on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Today, and notably catalyzed by the incoming U.S administration, it is clear we have entered a new phase for blockchain adoption. We recognize this as a once-in-a-generation opportunity — one that demands bold action as we position VeChainThor for that future.
The VeChain Renaissance
The VeChain Renaissance is a technical roadmap designed by our core protocol team, set to deliver a holistic upgrade of VeChainThor. The core objective is to create an environment that better serves stakeholders, stays ahead of tech and regulatory trends, and enables network growth from a user, developer and integration perspective.
In 2025, we will deliver various tokenomics updates:
New consensus mechanism
Modified VTHO tokenomics
Aligned network participation <> VTHO distribution model
Revamped staking model
Creation of a developer fund
And new functionality for the EVM, to drive greater interoperability:
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) parity and cross-chain compatibility, enabling new features, and a seamless developer experience.
JSON-RPC support, unlocking interoperability with a wide range of tools including wallets, bridges and on-chain apps, streamlining dApp integration for developers, enterprises and institutions.
A dynamic gas fee market modelled on EIP-1559, securing the network, combatting network congestion and delivering an enhanced user experience.
In the coming weeks, we will publish a detailed roadmap fully outlining our vision in phases named Galactica, Hayabusa and Interstellar.
Why Now?
From balancing present and future stakeholder needs, to creating a more attractive developer environment, these upgrades will help us secure the long-term health of VeChainThor, VeBetterDAO, and other application ecosystems running on the blockchain.
Emerging regulations, especially those in Europe such as Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), create an impetus for change, as do the requirements of US institutional players with whom we are in ongoing discussions.
We have delivered some incredibly innovative tools to-date, from our unique two-token model to fee delegation that abstracts away the need for users to hold crypto assets. By opening our blockchain to other EVM-chains, we offer our unique selling points to the market, and benefit from innovations elsewhere.
The VeChain Renaissance consolidates our historical successes and learnings, repackaging them into a new era for the protocol.
VeChain Renaissance Goals
Reimagined Tokenomics
Tokenomics are the foundation of every public blockchain. Intelligent tokenomics create value from network engagement, activity and growth. Doing so in a sustainable manner is critical for attracting and retaining long term participants, driving expansion and development of the blockchain.
In our consensus upgrade, we deliver a bold reimagining of VeChain’s tokenomics model:
New Validator Opportunities: X-Nodes and Economic Nodes will be empowered to validate network transactions, earning VTHO rewards for securing the network.
Greater Decentralization: VeChainThor becomes more resilient, with community members becoming the backbone of its operations, better aligning with regulatory requirements.
Modified VTHO Tokenomics: A new VTHO distribution model to make VeChainThor more attractive to stake and secure, plus new opportunities for builders to support the growth of on-chain apps and the expansion of VeBetterDAO.
Please note: A detailed article on VeChain’s upgraded tokenomics will follow next week.
2. Technological Equivalence
Our goal is delivering VeChainThor to billions of users, thus, it is imperative we meet the standards of the industry to ensure our network can communicate easily with others. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and JSON-RPC are the standard for inter-blockchain communication, and so, alignment is a critical objective.
Key benefits include:
Going Cross-chain: JSON-RPC allows seamless integration with Ethereum-compatible protocols and on-chain applications — opening new avenues for growth
Integration ease: Developers can port the most familiar tools, wallets, bridges and more, to and from VeChainThor
Developer Adoption: JSON-RPC is a universal interface, opening the network to the 100k+ blockchain developer familiar with it
Institutional/Enterprise Integration: JSON-RPC allows institutions and enterprise applications to integrate VeChainThor more easily, from exchanges to custodians to other products and services.
This list is by no means exhaustive, and we will be releasing additional content to explain these concepts in more detail, starting next week.
Old Dogs, New Tricks
The updates outlined today are non-exhaustive but represent the most significant changes coming to the VeChainThor network.
As we move forward, we will maintain clear and open communications with VeFam and the wider crypto community to seek input, feedback, and ultimately, gain consensus as we seek your support to allow us to deliver the transition through an all-stakeholder voting event.
We are incredibly confident in our core developer team’s expertise, their vision, and for the collective future of blockchain as an industry, whose adoption will be led by innovative applications delivering real world impact, such as VeBetterDAO.
We look forward to hearing your feedback, and hope you’ll join us in an X Space, to be announced soon, to discuss and digest what’s to come!
About VeChain
Founded in 2015, VeChain built a world leading enterprise smart contract platform, VeChainThor, helping deliver blockchain adoption apps to hundreds of enterprise partners.
Building on this expertise, VeChain, in close partnership with Boston Consulting Group, launched the ‘Better’ ecosystem — comprised of sustainability apps that use tokenization and incentivization to reward users, businesses and other stakeholders for sustainable actions.
To learn more, including how you can build apps of your own, grants, documentation and more, visit vechain.org — or vebetter.com to explore.
The VeChain Renaissance: An Updated Protocol for the Age of Mass Adoption was originally published in VeChain on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
How Might Bitcoin Shine Brighter Than Gold?
While bitcoin shares some of the characteristics attributed to gold, below are differences that, in our view, potentially make it superior.
1. Divisible: As a physical asset, gold can only be divided into smaller units to a certain extent, making smaller transactions cumbersome and, in some instances, impractical. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is divisible up to eight decimal places (with the smallest unit called Satoshis), making it easier to use for microtransactions.
2. Transparency: All transactions that have ever occurred or will occur are publicly available on the Bitcoin blockchain. This feature makes it difficult to manipulate and impossible to counterfeit Bitcoin, increasing trust in the network. Gold lacks the same level of transparency – when it is traded, the details of the transaction, such as the buyer, seller, and price, are often not publicly available. This lack of transparency may make it more difficult to verify the authenticity of the gold being traded and may lead to an increased risk of fraud and manipulation.
#BTC☀ #2024withBinance
While bitcoin shares some of the characteristics attributed to gold, below are differences that, in our view, potentially make it superior.
1. Divisible: As a physical asset, gold can only be divided into smaller units to a certain extent, making smaller transactions cumbersome and, in some instances, impractical. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is divisible up to eight decimal places (with the smallest unit called Satoshis), making it easier to use for microtransactions.
2. Transparency: All transactions that have ever occurred or will occur are publicly available on the Bitcoin blockchain. This feature makes it difficult to manipulate and impossible to counterfeit Bitcoin, increasing trust in the network. Gold lacks the same level of transparency – when it is traded, the details of the transaction, such as the buyer, seller, and price, are often not publicly available. This lack of transparency may make it more difficult to verify the authenticity of the gold being traded and may lead to an increased risk of fraud and manipulation.
#BTC☀ #2024withBinance
#SUI🔥 Responded to selling allegations
Sui Foundation responded to insider allegations of selling $400 million in tokens: there has been no preemptive selling or violation of lock up plans
The Sui Foundation, in response to allegations that “Sui insiders sold $400 million worth of tokens during the uptrend,” stated that the Sui Foundation hopes to directly respond to this person:
No insiders, including employees of the foundation or Mysten Labs (including Mysten Labs founder), as well as investors in ML, have sold tokens worth $400 million during the uptrend, either individually or in combination. Insiders did not engage in any preemptive selling or violation of lock up and circulation supply plans.
Although the poster did not provide a wallet address, the Sui Foundation believes that the potential owner of the wallet is an infrastructure partner who owns tokens and follows a lock up plan. All token lock ups are carried out by qualified custodians and continuously monitored by the Sui Foundation, and the operations of this partner are compliant.
Follow for more updates.
#SUI🔥 #CryptoNewss
Sui Foundation responded to insider allegations of selling $400 million in tokens: there has been no preemptive selling or violation of lock up plans
The Sui Foundation, in response to allegations that “Sui insiders sold $400 million worth of tokens during the uptrend,” stated that the Sui Foundation hopes to directly respond to this person:
No insiders, including employees of the foundation or Mysten Labs (including Mysten Labs founder), as well as investors in ML, have sold tokens worth $400 million during the uptrend, either individually or in combination. Insiders did not engage in any preemptive selling or violation of lock up and circulation supply plans.
Although the poster did not provide a wallet address, the Sui Foundation believes that the potential owner of the wallet is an infrastructure partner who owns tokens and follows a lock up plan. All token lock ups are carried out by qualified custodians and continuously monitored by the Sui Foundation, and the operations of this partner are compliant.
Follow for more updates.
#SUI🔥 #CryptoNewss
Traditional Hedge Funds Are Dabbling into Crypto
Nearly half of hedge funds focused on traditional asset classes now have exposure to cryptocurrencies as increased clarity around regulations and the launch of exchange-traded funds in the U.S. and Asia draw more investors into the asset class, according to a new survey.
Among hedge funds trading in traditional markets, 47% had exposure to digital assets, up from 29% in 2023 and 37% in 2022, according to the Global Crypto Hedge Fund Report published Thursday by the Alternative Investment Management Association and PwC. Among those funds that are already invested, 67% plan to maintain the same level of capital in crypto while the rest plan to invest more by the end of 2024, the survey found.
While many hedge funds first waded into crypto by trading tokens in the spot market, they are now increasingly deploying more sophisticated strategies. Among funds involved in crypto, 58% traded derivatives in 2024, up from 38% in 2023, while those trading in spot markets dropped to 25% this year after peaking at 69% last year, according to the report.
#CryptoNewss #BULLISHEDGE #BTC☀
Nearly half of hedge funds focused on traditional asset classes now have exposure to cryptocurrencies as increased clarity around regulations and the launch of exchange-traded funds in the U.S. and Asia draw more investors into the asset class, according to a new survey.
Among hedge funds trading in traditional markets, 47% had exposure to digital assets, up from 29% in 2023 and 37% in 2022, according to the Global Crypto Hedge Fund Report published Thursday by the Alternative Investment Management Association and PwC. Among those funds that are already invested, 67% plan to maintain the same level of capital in crypto while the rest plan to invest more by the end of 2024, the survey found.
While many hedge funds first waded into crypto by trading tokens in the spot market, they are now increasingly deploying more sophisticated strategies. Among funds involved in crypto, 58% traded derivatives in 2024, up from 38% in 2023, while those trading in spot markets dropped to 25% this year after peaking at 69% last year, according to the report.
#CryptoNewss #BULLISHEDGE #BTC☀
As of October 2024, the cryptocurrency market is showing strong growth and resilience. The total market capitalization has risen by about 8%, driven by favorable economic conditions, including rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and the People’s Bank of China. This has renewed investor optimism, particularly in Bitcoin, which is leading the market with strong performance ahead of its upcoming 2025 halving event. This halving is expected to trigger further price increases, historically marking the beginning of new bull cycles.
Investors are advised to stay informed and diversify their portfolios to capitalize on both established cryptocurrencies and emerging tokens.
#CryptoNewss #BULLishWithBULL #market #cryptocurrency #BullRunAhead
Investors are advised to stay informed and diversify their portfolios to capitalize on both established cryptocurrencies and emerging tokens.
#CryptoNewss #BULLishWithBULL #market #cryptocurrency #BullRunAhead
🚂 The Bitcoin train makes key stops along the way:
• FUD: Don’t get off here! Fear and doubt are just distractions.
• DYOR: Do Your Own Research—knowledge is power.
• HODL: Hold tight, long-term vision leads to freedom.
Final destination? Freedom! 💸 #Bitcoin❗ #CryptoNewsCommunity #HODL #DYOR* #BTC☀ #FinancialFreedomJourney
• FUD: Don’t get off here! Fear and doubt are just distractions.
• DYOR: Do Your Own Research—knowledge is power.
• HODL: Hold tight, long-term vision leads to freedom.
Final destination? Freedom! 💸 #Bitcoin❗ #CryptoNewsCommunity #HODL #DYOR* #BTC☀ #FinancialFreedomJourney
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