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PenelopeThe Security Advantages of Monad
Background: Ethereum's Gas ModelIn the past three years, more than four billion dollars' worth of assets have been stolen due to on - chain vulnerabilities. These losses have become one of the biggest obstacles to the mainstream adoption of decentralized applications (DApps). The main reason is that the cost of implementing security measures for smart contracts on Ethereum is very high. While minimizing users' gas fees, Ethereum developers often face a difficult trade - off as they have to gi...
PenelopeStepping into the Spotlight: Crypto Founders and Brand Leverage
Claire Kart: Tech marketers often work behind the scenes, which is effective in many cases. However, in the crypto industry, technical founders are often silent, causing the team to miss opportunities for exposure. In this nascent industry, finding the right talent is like finding a needle in a haystack. That's why I chose to step into the spotlight. The crypto space particularly relies on marketing and community building, and users want to hear from executives. Recruitment is also challengin...
PenelopeTrump Takes Charge, Yet “Crypto Week” Stumbles
Tuesday’s procedural vote in the House ended 196–223, with thirteen Republican representatives joining Democrats to block the rule that would have allowed debate and advancement of the three crypto bills. Unless the House revises its rules, the legislation—hailed as the industry’s best chance at regulatory clarity—will stall before reaching substantive discussion. The Vision: Trump’s Personal Push Earlier in the week, Washington’s crypto circles were elated. Industry players expected smooth s...
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The global economy is in a period of turmoil, with various macroeconomic challenges causing significant damage to financial markets. Investors are grappling with uncertainty, and traditional industries are experiencing greater volatility. Despite the economic downturn, blockchain gaming continues to evolve.
Although there was a slight decline in daily active users in February, user stickiness remains strong, proving that Web3 games are more resilient than ever. Despite the overall market conditions shifting investors' focus, the gaming industry still attracted substantial funding, securing $55 million in investments in February alone. This indicates that the long-term development potential of blockchain gaming remains unshaken.
Key Highlights
In February, daily unique active wallets (dUAW) declined by 16% to 5.8 million, reflecting broader market challenges, but user stickiness remained strong.
opBNB and Aptos led in gaming activity, while Soneium and Abstract saw significant growth, with their activities increasing by over 20,000%.
Gaming NFTs saw a trading volume of $41 million, with ImmutableX handling 72% of the transactions.
Sports NFTs led in terms of trading volume, recording 659,097 transactions and $7.7 million in trading volume, driven by Sorare and CricSage.
Blockchain gaming investment surged to $55 million, a 243% increase from January, with infrastructure accounting for 92% of all investments.
1. Overview
Blockchain gaming experienced a noticeable cooldown in February, reflecting broader market challenges. Daily unique active wallets (dUAW) declined by 16% compared to January, reaching approximately 5.8 million.
Monthly Blockchain Gaming Report: Daily Active Users Down 16%, but User Stickiness Remains Strong, with Blockchain Gaming Investment Surging by 243%
Although blockchain gaming has traditionally held a certain market position, economic conditions have redirected investors' attention back to DeFi. Due to market uncertainty leading traders to close positions, DeFi has now become the dominant narrative.
Monthly Blockchain Gaming Report: Daily Active Users Down 16%, but User Stickiness Remains Strong, with Blockchain Gaming Investment Surging by 243%
However, there are uncertainties for the future. As emphasized in the February Dapp industry report, the AI sector continues to gain significant traction, with some AI-focused Dapps seeing activity growth exceeding 900%. The growing importance of AI is particularly evident in blockchain gaming, where its applications in gameplay and infrastructure are becoming increasingly common.
Some blockchain gaming projects are actively integrating AI:
Ruyui: This upcoming on-chain virtual avatar project, developed by Ruyui Studios, will launch on Abstract in early 2025. Ruyui combines animation, gaming, and blockchain technology, using AI to enable dynamic character interactions and personalized experiences, designed for both blockchain enthusiasts and mainstream audiences.
InZOI: Krafton's upcoming life simulation game features AI-driven characters and is set to release an early access version on Windows on March 28th this year. This innovation will allow non-player characters (NPCs) to engage in realistic interactions, creating an immersive experience.
The Game Company: By partnering with Fetch.ai, The Game Company has integrated the Web3-native AI model ASI-1 Mini, using decentralized AI technology to enhance gameplay through intelligent real-time interactions.
The above games are just a few examples of the many projects actively leveraging AI to enhance blockchain gaming.
Top-Performing Gaming Blockchains
Monthly Blockchain Gaming Report: Daily Active Users Down 16%, but User Stickiness Remains Strong, with Blockchain Gaming Investment Surging by 243%
opBNB maintained its leading position, followed closely by the rapidly rising Aptos.
Most other chains in the rankings remained stable. However, the following chains saw significant monthly activity increases:
Monthly Blockchain Gaming Report: Daily Active Users Down 16%, but User Stickiness Remains Strong, with Blockchain Gaming Investment Surging by 243%
Abstract: Recently launched, Abstract's activity is steadily growing, primarily driven by the gaming dapp Treasure Ship.
Soneium: Launched by Sony Block Solutions Labs in January 2025, Soneium has quickly gained attention, especially through Evermoon, which has rapidly become one of the main growth drivers in blockchain gaming.
The global economy is in a period of turmoil, with various macroeconomic challenges causing significant damage to financial markets. Investors are grappling with uncertainty, and traditional industries are experiencing greater volatility. Despite the economic downturn, blockchain gaming continues to evolve.
Although there was a slight decline in daily active users in February, user stickiness remains strong, proving that Web3 games are more resilient than ever. Despite the overall market conditions shifting investors' focus, the gaming industry still attracted substantial funding, securing $55 million in investments in February alone. This indicates that the long-term development potential of blockchain gaming remains unshaken.
Key Highlights
In February, daily unique active wallets (dUAW) declined by 16% to 5.8 million, reflecting broader market challenges, but user stickiness remained strong.
opBNB and Aptos led in gaming activity, while Soneium and Abstract saw significant growth, with their activities increasing by over 20,000%.
Gaming NFTs saw a trading volume of $41 million, with ImmutableX handling 72% of the transactions.
Sports NFTs led in terms of trading volume, recording 659,097 transactions and $7.7 million in trading volume, driven by Sorare and CricSage.
Blockchain gaming investment surged to $55 million, a 243% increase from January, with infrastructure accounting for 92% of all investments.
1. Overview
Blockchain gaming experienced a noticeable cooldown in February, reflecting broader market challenges. Daily unique active wallets (dUAW) declined by 16% compared to January, reaching approximately 5.8 million.
Monthly Blockchain Gaming Report: Daily Active Users Down 16%, but User Stickiness Remains Strong, with Blockchain Gaming Investment Surging by 243%
Although blockchain gaming has traditionally held a certain market position, economic conditions have redirected investors' attention back to DeFi. Due to market uncertainty leading traders to close positions, DeFi has now become the dominant narrative.
Monthly Blockchain Gaming Report: Daily Active Users Down 16%, but User Stickiness Remains Strong, with Blockchain Gaming Investment Surging by 243%
However, there are uncertainties for the future. As emphasized in the February Dapp industry report, the AI sector continues to gain significant traction, with some AI-focused Dapps seeing activity growth exceeding 900%. The growing importance of AI is particularly evident in blockchain gaming, where its applications in gameplay and infrastructure are becoming increasingly common.
Some blockchain gaming projects are actively integrating AI:
Ruyui: This upcoming on-chain virtual avatar project, developed by Ruyui Studios, will launch on Abstract in early 2025. Ruyui combines animation, gaming, and blockchain technology, using AI to enable dynamic character interactions and personalized experiences, designed for both blockchain enthusiasts and mainstream audiences.
InZOI: Krafton's upcoming life simulation game features AI-driven characters and is set to release an early access version on Windows on March 28th this year. This innovation will allow non-player characters (NPCs) to engage in realistic interactions, creating an immersive experience.
The Game Company: By partnering with Fetch.ai, The Game Company has integrated the Web3-native AI model ASI-1 Mini, using decentralized AI technology to enhance gameplay through intelligent real-time interactions.
The above games are just a few examples of the many projects actively leveraging AI to enhance blockchain gaming.
Top-Performing Gaming Blockchains
Monthly Blockchain Gaming Report: Daily Active Users Down 16%, but User Stickiness Remains Strong, with Blockchain Gaming Investment Surging by 243%
opBNB maintained its leading position, followed closely by the rapidly rising Aptos.
Most other chains in the rankings remained stable. However, the following chains saw significant monthly activity increases:
Monthly Blockchain Gaming Report: Daily Active Users Down 16%, but User Stickiness Remains Strong, with Blockchain Gaming Investment Surging by 243%
Abstract: Recently launched, Abstract's activity is steadily growing, primarily driven by the gaming dapp Treasure Ship.
Soneium: Launched by Sony Block Solutions Labs in January 2025, Soneium has quickly gained attention, especially through Evermoon, which has rapidly become one of the main growth drivers in blockchain gaming.
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