Synopsis – The blockchain industry in 2025 is evolving quickly, driven by meaningful user activity and strong technological upgrades. Unlike earlier years dominated by speculation, growth now depends on true usage.
Millions of users flock to blockchains offering low-cost transactions, DeFi, and NFT ecosystems. Despite fierce competition, several networks stand out by consistently increasing their active user base.
1. Solana
Solana leads the pack with 57 million monthly active users. It uses a unique proof-of-history technology, enabling thousands of transactions per second. This speed supports:
High-frequency trading of memecoins
Extensive DeFi and NFT activity
Reliable validator upgrades through the Firedancer client
Rising institutional adoption
However, Solana still faces ch