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  • State of Polygon Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 13:00 May 06, 2025
    Polygon concluded Q1 2025 with advancements across its ecosystem, anchored by the activation of pessimistic proofs on the Agglayer mainnet. This milestone established a foundational security mechanism for cross-chain interoperability, enabling integrations with Tria, SOCKET Protocol, Karate Combat, and Rome Protocol. Agglayer’s roadmap remains active, with multistack support and fast finality features slated for later in the year, positioning it as a key enabler of secure, low-latency blockchain interoperability. On the network side, Polygon PoS experienced moderate growth in activity, with daily active addresses rising 4.4% QoQ and daily transactions increasing 8.0% QoQ. The stablecoin sector emerged as the leading category by active addresses on Polygon PoS, growing its supply by 23.3% QoQ to $2.0 billion, while DeFi and NFT activity also rebounded. Notable developments included a 68.2% QoQ increase in daily NFT trading volume, primarily driven by the surge in tokenized assets like Pokémon NFTs through Cour...
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  • Evaluating the Perpification of Real-World Assets
    Messari.io - 11:30 May 06, 2025
    This report explores the emerging approach of "perpification"—offering synthetic exposure to real-world assets (RWAs) via perpetual futures rather than traditional tokenization. It examines current usage patterns across platforms like Ostium and Gains Network, highlighting that demand for RWA perps remains limited relative to crypto-native markets. The report also analyzes the structural constraints of peer-to-pool exchange models, particularly around directional risk and liquidity scaling, and evaluates the oracle layer as the most differentiated and potentially enduring component of these protocols. Ultimately, it questions whether current designs are well-positioned for long-term adoption or if significant architectural changes will be required as competition and expectations evolve.
  • State of Boba Network Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 17:00 May 05, 2025
    Boba Network’s Q1 2025 performance showed diverging trends, with usage consolidating on Boba Ethereum while financial metrics declined. BOBA’s market cap fell 50.5% QoQ to $42.3M, and revenue dropped 68.4% to $1,624. Boba Ethereum drove 93% of transactions and saw daily active addresses rise 24.9% QoQ, while DeFi TVL fell 30.8% to $1.8M. Key developments included the Boba DeFi Journey, Nucleus deployment, Flipside integration, and mainnet upgrades to support Ethereum’s Pectra update.
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  • RWAs Reborn: Plume’s Vision for Onchain Value
    Messari.io - 17:00 May 05, 2025
    Tokenization alone does not create value. Without integration into crypto-native systems where assets are liquid, composable, and actively used, most RWAs will remain static representations rather than functional components of a larger financial network. Stablecoins proved that adoption follows utility, rather than the other way around. Stablecoins succeeded because they solved real problems for crypto users, not because they resembled familiar financial instruments. Plume is built with that principle in mind. By focusing on infrastructure, applications, and community, it aims to create an environment where tokenized real-world assets can be used from day one. Rather than porting traditional finance onchain, the goal is to enable new types of financial activity that emerge because assets are onchain — not in spite of it. The result is not just tokenized RWAs, but usable onchain assets that align with how crypto actually works.
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  • For a Crypto Game: Treeverse Review
    Messari.io - 18:31 May 02, 2025
    Treeverse is a mobile-first, classless fantasy MMORPG that blends open-world exploration, dungeon crawling, and crypto elements, aiming to serve a high-growth but currently underserved crypto mobile gaming market. In this review, we rate Treeverse across key categories, including visuals and audio, gameplay mechanics, progression and customization, questing and narrative design, social and player interaction, and technical performance. While the game offers beautiful visuals and enjoyable combat moments, its shallow gameplay systems, lack of social features, and limited progression hold it back from standing alongside top MMORPGs. Despite receiving a low overall rating, the game has meaningful potential. If the team can deepen its core systems, add core MMORPG elements like PVP and a player-driven economy, and polish the technical experience, Treeverse has a real chance to grow into a genuinely compelling title.
  • State of Immutable Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 16:30 May 02, 2025
    Q1 2025 represented a period of strategic consolidation and measured progress for Immutable amid broader industry headwinds. Immutable zkEVM demonstrated resilience, with average daily transactions increasing 5.7% QoQ to about 498,000, despite a -31.5% decline in active addresses. NFT trading volume across Immutable's networks saw a slight decline of 1.6% QoQ, totaling $78.3 million; notably, Immutable zkEVM accounted for over 99.9% of this volume as Immutable X prepares to be merged into Immutable zkEVM by late 2025.
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  • Understanding io.net: A Comprehensive Overview
    Messari.io - 15:00 May 02, 2025
    io.net aggregates idle enterprise GPUs into a decentralized compute network optimized for AI and ML workloads. Built on a Ray-based orchestration system and reinforced by Proof-of-Work (PoW), Proof of Time-Lock (PoTL), and a staking-based security model, io.net offers scalable and cost-effective compute infrastructure across six continents. Its ecosystem spans decentralized products like IO Cloud, IO Intelligence, and IO Worker, supported by core technical enhancements including reverse tunnels and mesh VPNs. The network now includes 7,000+ verified GPUs and has secured integrations with AI and Web3 projects such as Allora, GAIB, and ChainGPT.
  • Evaluating BTC: Historical Correlations and Future Frameworks
    Messari.io - 13:00 May 02, 2025
    Bitcoin’s market behavior is regime-dependent, warranting a deeper dive into historical drivers. A structural trend emerged post-COVID, with Bitcoin exhibiting stronger correlations to equities and behaving more like a high-beta risk asset. Despite this, Bitcoin has repeatedly decoupled from traditional markets, to both the upside and the downside, in response to specific trends. Most recently, BTC showed strong resilience in the face of Trump's Liberation Day tariffs. Going forward, we believe capital flows will likely be expressed through three frameworks: risk beta with dampening volatility, an uncorrelated asset that toes the line between risk and safety, and/or rapid repricing as it becomes digital gold.
  • State of Aleo Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 11:00 May 02, 2025
    In Q1 2025, Aleo sustained meaningful ecosystem and infrastructure growth despite a 69.3% decline in market cap and a sharp drop in network activity, with staking in native terms rising 7.9%, a clear signal of ongoing validator confidence. Strategic partnerships, including with Google Cloud, and the rollout of privacy-focused tools like zPass highlight Aleo’s commitment to scaling real-world zero-knowledge applications across sectors such as gaming, healthcare, and finance.
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  • State of peaq Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 16:15 May 01, 2025
    n Q1 2025, peaq recorded its first full quarter of post-mainnet activity, marked by strong growth in usage, machine onboarding, and early signs of onchain engagement. Daily revenue rose 350.2% QoQ, ecosystem fundraising surpassed $4 million, and Silencio launched the first DePIN-native token while Bistroo migrated part of its supply to peaq. With 49 active DePINs and infrastructure for Machine DeFi and DePAI taking shape, peaq is positioning itself as the foundational Layer-1 for the Machine Economy.
  • State of Nervos Network Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 16:10 May 01, 2025
    Q1 2025 was a mixed quarter for Nervos Network, with continued infrastructure development offset by declines in network activity and token performance. CKB’s price fell 58.9% QoQ, while average daily transactions dropped 28.6%. Nervos DAO deposits and new address creation also slowed, reflecting reduced user engagement amid broader market headwinds. However, the launch of Fiber Network on mainnet marked a significant milestone, introducing privacy-preserving payments, stablecoin support, and multi-hop routing for BTCFi use cases.
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  • State of Bitcoin Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 19:03 Apr 30, 2025
    Bitcoin entered 2025 with momentum but faced a correction in Q1, driven by broader macro headwinds and risk-off sentiment. Despite reaching a new all-time high in January, BTC closed the quarter down 12% as geopolitical developments, including new U.S. tariffs, impacted risk assets across the board. Yet, structural support for Bitcoin remains strong. ETF inflows persisted, institutional holdings grew, and the U.S. government’s launch of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve marked a notable shift in Bitcoin’s role as a sovereign asset.
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  • Understanding Forta Network: A Comprehensive Overview
    Messari.io - 14:30 Apr 30, 2025
    Forta Network is building a new standard for onchain security and compliance. Unlike traditional tools that react after an incident occurs, Forta Firewall operates within the transaction flow, using real-time AI simulations to block malicious and non-compliant activity before it hits the chain. This makes it not only a technical breakthrough, but a critical enabler for compliant and secure onchain ecosystems.
  • Understanding Rango Exchange: A Comprehensive Overview
    Messari.io - 14:30 Apr 30, 2025
    Rango Exchange has established itself as a key infrastructure provider for seamless cross-chain asset transfers, integrating with a growing number of blockchains, DEXs, and cross-chain protocols. Its proprietary routing engine, modular smart contract architecture, and product offerings have positioned it as a leading cross-chain liquidity aggregator. With consistent swap volume and transaction activity, Rango continues to prove its utility in an increasingly fragmented blockchain landscape.
  • Moonbeam Q1 2025 Brief
    Messari.io - 16:00 Apr 29, 2025
    Moonbeam recorded 5.8 million transactions in Q1 2025, an 11.6% increase quarter-over-quarter, even as daily active addresses declined by 20.2%. GLMR’s market capitalization fell 69.3% to $70.8 million amid a broader altcoin market pullback. Key developments included system-level upgrades that reduced gas costs by 75%, ecosystem expansion through projects like Nectar Protocol and N3MUS, and governance reforms via a newly constituted Treasury Council. Despite financial headwinds, Moonbeam’s infrastructure and ecosystem initiatives positioned the network for sustainable future growth.
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  • State of Chronicle Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 13:30 Apr 29, 2025
    In Q1 2025, Chronicle Protocol’s TVS increased by 10.5% QoQ to $12.6 billion, supported by growing adoption from protocols such as Spark, Euler, and Dolomite. The protocol recorded 373,300 oracle price updates, a 67.7% increase from Q4 2024, with over 97% of updates occurring on Ethereum Layer‑2 networks. The number of unique price updaters rose to 11,700, up 24.8% from the previous quarter. Leveraging its Scribe technology, Chronicle oracles demonstrated a 63.4% improvement in computational efficiency and a 65.7% reduction in cost compared to Chainlink, despite slight increases in gas consumption. Chronicle also continued to expand its network and infrastructure. Key developments included integrations with Berachain, Unichain, Corn, Plume, and Superseed; the onboarding of three new validators to strengthen decentralization; and several new oracle deployments across DeFi protocols such as Resolv Labs, Avalon, and Credit Coop. The quarter also saw Chronicle reduce the challenge period for its ScribeOptimistic ...
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  • State of BNB Chain Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 15:00 Apr 28, 2025
    BNB Chain delivered strong network and ecosystem growth in Q1 2025, with revenue rising 58.1% QoQ to $70.8 million, driven by a surge in wallet-to-wallet activity. Despite a 14.8% decline in market cap, DeFi engagement remained resilient, with TVL growing 14.7% in BNB terms. The network implemented major protocol upgrades, including the Pascal hard fork to enhance EVM compatibility and the rollout of multi-tiered MEV protections, culminating in a >90% reduction in sandwich attacks. Ecosystem initiatives expanded with the launch of AI development tools, memecoin infrastructure, and a $100M CEX liquidity incentive program. With the upcoming Lorentz and Maxwell upgrades set to accelerate block times, BNB Chain remains positioned to strengthen its performance and competitiveness in the quarters ahead.
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  • IoTeX Q1 2025 Brief
    Messari.io - 13:30 Apr 28, 2025
    In Q1 2025, IoTeX advanced its DePIN and AI initiatives with the launch of Quicksilver, a framework that enables AI agents to act on decentralized physical data. New partnerships with GEODNET and Nubila integrated device-level verifiability through ioID, supplying verified data inputs for the Quicksilver framework. Average daily active wallets and transactions declined QoQ but remained up 850% and 2,250% YoY, respectively. Total network fees decreased 55% QoQ to $201,000 but were still up 980% YoY, with ioID activation fees showing relative resilience compared to other revenue sources.
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  • Recall: Onchain AI and Intelligence Competitions
    Messari.io - 13:00 Apr 28, 2025
    Recall is an onchain platform for competitive AI agent benchmarking, leveraging crypto incentives to surface and reward high-performing autonomous systems. In its first month, the testnet recorded over 1M transactions from 276K+ accounts and 100K+ data blobs. The AlphaWave trading competition drew 1,000+ teams competing for $25K in prizes, while Recall Surge onboarded 200K+ users in days. This report explores Recall’s infrastructure, incentive design, and its potential role as a foundational layer for open, merit-based AI coordination.
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  • State of Vertex Q1 2025
    Messari.io - 11:00 Apr 28, 2025
    Vertex continued its strategic expansion, launching the anticipated V3 trading engine, extending its presence across additional blockchain networks, and enhancing VRTX tokenomics to boost community engagement. Despite facing softer overall market conditions, Vertex maintained momentum through sustained product innovation and user-focused improvements.
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