PANews reported on October 31st that venture capital firm 1kx released its "Onchain Revenue Report H1 2025," which aggregates on-chain verification data from over 1200 protocols. The report shows that the crypto industry's "on-chain economy" has formed a $20 billion ecosystem and is growing rapidly. The report points out that on-chain fees have become the most direct indicator of real market demand. DeFi protocols still account for 63% of total on-chain fees, but emerging sectors are growing rapidly: wallet revenue increased by 260% year-over-year, consumer applications by 200%, and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) by 400%. Meanwhile, Ethereum's share of the overall market has declined, although its transaction fees have decreased by 86% since 2021, but the number of ecosystem protocols has expanded eightfold. 1kx points out that a mismatch between market capitalization and actual revenue is emerging: the top 20 protocols account for 70% of on-chain fees, but the market capitalization of DeFi projects is only 17 times their revenue, while the average valuation of public chains is as high as 3900 times, showing investors' premium for "nation-level" narrative assets. Looking ahead, 1kx predicts that total on-chain economic fees will reach $32 billion by 2026, a year-on-year increase of 63%, mainly driven by RWA (Real-World Asset Tokenization), the DePIN network, wallet monetization, and consumer-grade crypto applications. The report believes that with increased regulatory clarity and infrastructure expansion, the on-chain economy is entering a "mature stage"—a new cycle driven by usage, revenue, and value distribution.PANews reported on October 31st that venture capital firm 1kx released its "Onchain Revenue Report H1 2025," which aggregates on-chain verification data from over 1200 protocols. The report shows that the crypto industry's "on-chain economy" has formed a $20 billion ecosystem and is growing rapidly. The report points out that on-chain fees have become the most direct indicator of real market demand. DeFi protocols still account for 63% of total on-chain fees, but emerging sectors are growing rapidly: wallet revenue increased by 260% year-over-year, consumer applications by 200%, and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) by 400%. Meanwhile, Ethereum's share of the overall market has declined, although its transaction fees have decreased by 86% since 2021, but the number of ecosystem protocols has expanded eightfold. 1kx points out that a mismatch between market capitalization and actual revenue is emerging: the top 20 protocols account for 70% of on-chain fees, but the market capitalization of DeFi projects is only 17 times their revenue, while the average valuation of public chains is as high as 3900 times, showing investors' premium for "nation-level" narrative assets. Looking ahead, 1kx predicts that total on-chain economic fees will reach $32 billion by 2026, a year-on-year increase of 63%, mainly driven by RWA (Real-World Asset Tokenization), the DePIN network, wallet monetization, and consumer-grade crypto applications. The report believes that with increased regulatory clarity and infrastructure expansion, the on-chain economy is entering a "mature stage"—a new cycle driven by usage, revenue, and value distribution.

1kx Report: On-chain economy surpasses $20 billion; fee growth indicates real demand driving industry into maturity.

2025/10/31 00:02

PANews reported on October 31st that venture capital firm 1kx released its "Onchain Revenue Report H1 2025," which aggregates on-chain verification data from over 1200 protocols. The report shows that the crypto industry's "on-chain economy" has formed a $20 billion ecosystem and is growing rapidly. The report points out that on-chain fees have become the most direct indicator of real market demand. DeFi protocols still account for 63% of total on-chain fees, but emerging sectors are growing rapidly: wallet revenue increased by 260% year-over-year, consumer applications by 200%, and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) by 400%. Meanwhile, Ethereum's share of the overall market has declined, although its transaction fees have decreased by 86% since 2021, but the number of ecosystem protocols has expanded eightfold.

1kx points out that a mismatch between market capitalization and actual revenue is emerging: the top 20 protocols account for 70% of on-chain fees, but the market capitalization of DeFi projects is only 17 times their revenue, while the average valuation of public chains is as high as 3900 times, showing investors' premium for "nation-level" narrative assets. Looking ahead, 1kx predicts that total on-chain economic fees will reach $32 billion by 2026, a year-on-year increase of 63%, mainly driven by RWA (Real-World Asset Tokenization), the DePIN network, wallet monetization, and consumer-grade crypto applications. The report believes that with increased regulatory clarity and infrastructure expansion, the on-chain economy is entering a "mature stage"—a new cycle driven by usage, revenue, and value distribution.

Disclaimer: The articles reposted on this site are sourced from public platforms and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the views of MEXC. All rights remain with the original authors. If you believe any content infringes on third-party rights, please contact service@support.mexc.com for removal. MEXC makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. The content does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be considered a recommendation or endorsement by MEXC.
Share Insights

You May Also Like