Historically, Ethereum has shown higher volatility and stronger returns during bull runs than Bitcoin (BTC), partly because:
Use Case Expansion: Ethereum’s ecosystem, with DeFi, NFTs, and layer-2 scaling, offers more diverse use cases than Bitcoin’s primary role as digital gold (store of value).
ETH’s Tokenomics Evolution: The move to proof-of-stake (PoS) with Ethereum 2.0, and EIP-1559 introducing deflationary mechanics, have made ETH more attractive as an investment.
Institutional Interest: As institutions look for exposure beyond BTC, Ethereum’s role as the backbone of decentralized applications could drive inflows.
My projection for WEB3 and NFT Hype i 2025!
The NFT and Web3 space now have better tools, security, and scalability. Scams and rug pulls, while still present, may diminish as regulatory frameworks and standards emerge.
Gaming and Entertainment: Projects like @Splinterlands exemplify the shift towards utility-driven NFTs in gaming. This space could explode as play-to-earn (P2E) and GameFi models refine themselves. As Splinterlands have clearly done since last bull late 2021!
Cultural Adoption: NFTs and Web3 projects have steadily gained cultural footholds, with major brands and creators entering the space. If this trend continues, 2025 could witness mass adoption akin to 2021’s NFT boom but with more consumer trust.
Interoperability and Scalability: Advancements in cross-chain solutions (like Polkadot, Cosmos, or layer-2 rollups on Ethereum) will address past scalability issues, fostering more seamless ecosystems.
Next cycle to be "more stable but potetially more explosive"!
Two complementary forces:
Stability: Increased institutional participation and maturing projects lend credibility and reduce volatility.
Explosiveness: The combination of pent-up demand, broader adoption, and technological advancements could amplify the next bull run. Retail investors returning, coupled with innovations in areas like AI-integrated NFTs or decentralized identity, might create unprecedented market dynamics.
Splinterlands as I have witnessed is a prime example of how blockchain gaming has evolved:
Sustainable Economy: Unlike earlier games that relied solely on speculation, Splinterlands focuses on gameplay value now and a balanced in-game economy.
Community Engagement: Active player bases and strong community incentives create a feedback loop for growth - Which we in the SPL community all underestimate - the community of SPL is extraordinary good!
Mainstream Appeal: Partnerships and better user experiences are making blockchain games more appealing to non-crypto gamers and SPL is trying to do so now!
Yeye, Risks... blah blah:
There are some, but I am to lazy to write about that with my positive energy!
-Hints: Macroenvironment and regulations.. Well, Gary the G will see himself go in Januaray.
Anyways - Final words
My hypothesis for 2025 is a mirror of late 2021 but with more legitimacy and it aligns with my observed trends. If projects like Splinterlands continue setting higher standards, and Ethereum remains at the heart of innovation, we could indeed see a more explosive yet stable market surge in the web3- and NFTs (with usecases) realm, and that Splinterlands will follow!
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-Olebulls