February 2025 Chains ReportAuthor: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Chains Research Page February 2025 brought a sharp market correction across the blockchain space, challenging both veteran networks and newcomers alike. Bitcoin held firm with growing dominance, yet most chains — Solana, Avalanche, and Ethereum included — saw steep declines. Even so, development didn’t slow: Berachain’s mainnet debut, Base’s infrastructure upgrades, and Uniswap’s Layer 2 ro...

January 2025 Chains ReportAuthor: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Chains Research Page January saw total market capitalization grow 7.2% to $2.8 trillion, despite mixed performance across major networks. While Bitcoin strengthened its market dominance to 71.3%, emerging platforms showed resilience amid shifting market sentiment influenced by new regulatory developments and technological breakthroughs in AI infrastructure.Market OverviewStarting at $94,577,...

January 2025 Web3 Game ReportAuthor: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Games Research Page As broader crypto markets showed strength, the gaming sector faced notable pressure with its market cap declining 19.3% to $22.3 billion. The month was defined by platform consolidation, with TON securing exclusive rights for Telegram’s blockchain infrastructure and LINE launching its Mini Dapps ecosystem through Kaia.Monthly Market ReviewStarting at $94,577, Bitcoin c...

Web3 gaming painted a complex picture in 2024, facing both significant achievements and notable challenges. While daily active users surged over 300% to reach 6.58 million and traditional gaming companies made concrete moves into the space, the sector underperformed in market performance, increasing its market cap by 60.5% and significantly trailing behind memecoins and AI projects. As Bitcoin approached new highs and various crypto sectors flourished, a crucial question emerged: Has Web3 gam...

Author: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Chains Research Page 2024 marked a watershed year for the blockchain industry as it evolved from technical competition to practical implementation. While market capitalization surged 105.3% to $2.8 trillion and Bitcoin surpassed $100,000, the ecosystem’s true transformation lay in its strategic development. Bitcoin’s institutional adoption through ETFs, Ethereum’s Layer 2 expansion reaching 200 chains, and Bitcoin La...

November 2024 Chains ReportAuthor: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Chains Research Page November 2024 ushered in a transformative period for the blockchain ecosystem, highlighted by Bitcoin’s historic surge past major traditional assets and Ethereum’s strong recovery. The sector witnessed notable shifts in market dynamics, with altcoins staging impressive rallies and Layer 2 solutions continuing their evolution. While Bitcoin Layer 2s maintained robust gro...

Author: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Data Source: Footprint Analytics Games Research Page November 2024 marked a transformative period for Web3 gaming, characterized by substantial market growth and evolving adoption strategies. As Bitcoin surged to unprecedented levels and approached the $100,000 milestone, the gaming sector saw its market cap surge 79.1% to $35.1 billion. While traditional metrics showed impressive growth, with daily active users reaching 5.5 million, the industry co...

Author: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) As Web3 projects expand globally, many are grappling with growth barriers stemming from cultural differences. While viral marketing strategies have proven highly successful in Asian markets, their implementation in Western markets presents unique challenges, reflecting deeper cultural distinctions and user psychology.The Asian Success Story: Understanding Viral GrowthThe phenomenal success of viral marketing in Asia is exemplified by platforms like ...

Author: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Many Web3 projects consider Growthly to be just another quest platform. This misunderstanding stems from the prevalence of quest-based growth tools in the Web3 space. However, Growthly serves a fundamentally different purpose: it’s a viral marketing tool that helps projects build sustainable growth through their existing user base.Why Viral Marketing Matters for Web3Web3 currently has about 5 million active users, compared to billions of Web2 users....

Author: Stella L (stella@footprint.network) Footprint Analytics is excited to announce that Growthly, our intuitive no-code viral Quest solution, is now open to all Web3 projects! For a limited time, we’re offering free access to Growthly’s Quest H5, SDK, and mini apps to help projects boost user acquisition and retention through engaging, gamified experiences.Why Growthly?Growthly has already demonstrated remarkable success in the Web3 space, powering projects like Ton.AI to achieve over 2.5...