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Messari report calls 2024 “climbing a wall of worry”

Author: Content Editor
According to Messari's two-part report on the trends and narratives in the crypto industry in 2024, the year was initially challenging for investors due to inflation fears and recession risks. However, it ended on a positive note with Bitcoin surpassing $100K. The report also highlighted the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the crypto sector, with the market beginning to price in the potential for AI-driven productivity boosts. Solana was highlighted as a notable growth in 2024, driving the meme coin market and becoming a hub for memecoin trading. User adoption surged globally, with apps like Phantom and Polymarket onboarding millions, and stablecoins became essential in emerging markets. The report also mentioned regulatory challenges, market volatility, and the impact of events such as lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase. However, the industry showed resilience and innovation, with the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States providing a more favorable environment for cryptocurrency. NFTs gained popularity in enhancing monetization and digital ownership, and the report predicted that these trends would drive the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the future. The introduction of Bitcoin stalking using Babylon, BTC's first stalking protocol, was also mentioned. However, the report warned that BTC builders may face difficulties competing against other networks if users continue to prioritize performance capabilities over decentralization and security.

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