Top 4 Public Chains to Watch in 2025

1. TON（The Open Network）

Use Cases

• Built-in Wallet & Payments on Telegram: Users can send funds and purchase services directly in chat.
• DeFi & Decentralized Exchanges: Real-time token swaps through platforms like STON.fi.
• Gaming & Social dApps: GameFi projects like Notcoin integrate social interaction with rewards.

Recent Highlights

• In early 2025, launched the Accelerator Mainnet Upgrade, a Layer-2 payment network, and new programming language TOLK 1.0 to improve performance, developer experience, and scalability.(Link)

• TON Wallet officially integrated into Telegram, now available to U.S. users, enhancing interaction and adoption. (Link)

• Maximilian Crown appointed as new CEO, bringing regulatory and financial experience to expand TON’s presence in payments and compliance. (Link)

Outlook

With Telegram's massive social user base, TON is positioned to push crypto payments into the mainstream. If it tightly integrates stablecoin services, TON could not only popularize digital currency among younger users but also become a powerful player in cross-border payments in emerging markets, challenging traditional financial systems.

2. Sui

Use Cases

• Real-time Gaming & Metaverse: Low-latency parallel transaction processing.
• NFT Trading & Dynamic Assets: Object-centric model makes asset tracking efficient.
• DeFi: High-speed settlement with low fees.

Recent Highlights

• DeFi TVL surpassed $2 billion.
• Collaborated with game developers to launch real-time interactive blockchain platforms.
• Introduced multi-chain interoperability features.

Outlook

If the next bull run drives a resurgence in blockchain gaming and the metaverse, Sui could become the go-to infrastructure for game developers. As its DeFi ecosystem matures, more users and capital may migrate from high-fee, inefficient chains to Sui, further reinforcing its network effects.

3. Aptos

Use Cases

• High-Security DeFi: Derivatives and lending platforms.
• Enterprise-grade Services: Financial institutions and cross-border settlements.
• Web3 Gaming: Support for large in-game economic systems.

Aptos emphasizes security-first DeFi, using the Move language from Meta’s Diem project. It prevents assets from being arbitrarily duplicated or destroyed, reducing vulnerabilities in smart contracts.
Coupled with its BlockSTM parallel transaction engine, Aptos maintains rigorous verification even under high transaction volumes.

Recent Highlights

• Partnered with fintech firms for cross-border settlement and asset tokenization.

• Upgraded BlockSTM engine for enhanced scalability.

• Advanced cross-chain applications using the Move language.

Outlook

With global finance exploring blockchain solutions, Aptos is well-positioned to serve both enterprise and government partnerships. Its security and upgradeability make it a candidate for bridging on-chain and off-chain assets, expanding its role in both decentralized and traditional financial systems.

4. EigenLayer

Use Cases

• Restaking: Secondary staking of ETH or Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs).

• AVS (Actively Validated Services): Securing cross-chain bridges, oracles, and other services requiring continuous validation.

• Multi-chain Validation: Security sharing across chains.

Recent Highlights

• TVL surpassed $10 billion.

• Launched multi-chain validation support.

• Over 50 protocols integrated EigenLayer’s security framework.

Outlook

If restaking gains widespread adoption, EigenLayer could become a key yield engine for the DeFi sector, offering cost-effective and secure foundational infrastructure for emerging protocols. However, as its ecosystem expands, managing slashing risks and security breaches will be critical — any loss of confidence could significantly impact its model.

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