2025-12-27 22:23:46

Which crypto narratives actually delivered in 2025? The numbers tell an interesting story. Real World Assets (RWAs) absolutely dominated the performance charts, posting a commanding 186% average return and leaving other sectors in the dust. Layer 1 blockchain networks followed with solid +80% gains, while the "Made in USA" narrative managed a more modest +31%. On the flip side, Gaming took a brutal −75% hit year-to-date, with DePIN infrastructure tokens cratering even harder at −77%. The disparity highlights how divergent outcomes have been across different crypto verticals—what looked promising at year-start didn't always pan out, while RWA's real-world utility narrative proved its staying power. The data suggests investor appetite shifted decisively toward blockchain infrastructure and tokenized real-world assets over speculative gaming and data infrastructure plays.

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GasFeeVictim

· 2h ago

RWA has really taken off this time, but to be honest, I’m not surprised at all about the -75% in the game... It’s high time to wake up from those illusory GameFi dreams; we still need to focus on things with real industry applications. DePIN blowing up like this is well-deserved; those who chased it back then were really stubborn.

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MechanicalMartel

· 2h ago

RWA this wave is really amazing, 186% directly taking off, while those gaming tokens have fallen to nothing... Indeed. --- I've long said that the era of hype stories is over; solid assets are the real king. --- DePIN -77%? Serves them right, a bunch of air projects need to be cleaned out. --- I didn't expect L1 to hold steady at 80%, it seems some people are really interested in infrastructure. --- America's narrative of manufacturing is only 31%? That's weak, even less than a fraction of RWA. --- Last year, those Web3 games were hyped up fiercely, now they're getting slapped down, haha. --- Honestly, the number for RWA is a bit scary; it feels like it's time to be more rational. --- The ultimate enlightenment in crypto trading: after hyping air, hype assets; after hyping games, hype infrastructure. --- Game -75%, not surprising at all, I've been tired of that routine for a long time. --- The narrative of physical assets is really daring to hype, just not sure how long it can last.

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DataOnlooker

· 2h ago

RWA this wave indeed tops out, soaring by 186% directly Games and DePIN have fallen so much, no wonder those who bought the dip are being mocked L1 is still so stable, but compared to RWA, it's a bit disappointing The market is just so realistic

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not_your_keys

· 2h ago

RWA this wave really isn't bragging, 186% directly outperforms the game by several streets... Game and DePIN both dead, this is what happens when faith isn't strong enough. L1 steady +80, this is the right path, everyone. Another year of total capital loss story, sigh. Practicality is the king, all the speculators are dead. RWA about to take off? I don't believe you... Why is every hot topic a contrarian indicator, where's the promised game? Infrastructure and asset tokenization, these two combo punches woke me up. −77 this number, someone must be crying to death. Looks like I need to change my approach and follow the trend, real assets really have potential.

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