Can Web3 be accepted by the mainstream? Experts: "6 major predictions", the industry will explode next year!

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A new wave of encryption frenzy? From games to communities, all are ready

Web3 has long been limited to the 'niche' market, whether it is encryption currency or NFT, blockchain games, despite years of development, they have not yet entered the mainstream. However, Saga's founder and CEO, Rebecca Liao, predicts that 2025 will be a key turning point: once the blockchain infrastructure becomes more mature, coupled with a possible favorable regulatory environment, the '6 major applications' of the Web3 industry are expected to explode next year! The following will analyze from the perspectives of games, communities, and liquidity solutions, which innovative models have the opportunity to be accepted by the public.

AI application in gaming and interactive scenes

In the past, people's imagination of 'AI + blockchain' mainly focused on payment integration. However, in reality, the most down-to-earth combination of AI and Web3 is in the gaming industry. Currently, many blockchain games have introduced AI-generated art assets or NPCs (non-player characters) to enhance game depth and experience. Especially on gaming platforms with Layer1 construction characteristics, AI agents can even proactively create independent Layer1 in the structures like Saga, generating a truly autonomous virtual world. Imagine an AI-driven game world where players can interact with intelligent NPCs, creating a gaming experience that is completely different from traditional online games.

With the increasing popularity of AI tools, the barrier to entry for small developers has been significantly reduced. Rebecca predicts that most blockchain games will incorporate AI agents next year; these AIs may actively create autonomous swarms on the chain, creating a gaming experience that is different from traditional games. If this can be successfully implemented, Web3 games will undoubtedly become the first breakthrough for the encryption industry to enter the mainstream market.

Web3 games are maturing, and well-known studios are entering the field

Rebecca believes that 2025 is a key turning point for blockchain games: many traditional studios and independent studios are completing the 'experimental phase' of their first batch of Web3 works, and now entering a more mature game design and operation stage. In the past year, the game market has been in a state of 'lack of breakthrough themes and stagnant user growth', but the combination of blockchain and NFT games can bring new business models and community vitality to the industry.

Blockchain games with features such as 'player-owned assets' and 'secondary market trading' can reduce player churn and increase playability. When traditional game developers realize that Web3 technology is not just for financial speculation, but also enables diverse payment and community co-creation within games, they may fully embrace the 'chain game era.' Rebecca asserts that if the next wave of 'premium chain games' next year receives enthusiastic market feedback, true mass users will also be brought into the Web3 world.

Meme and 'Degen Asset' Culture

The encryption industry has its unique "cultural genes," including the so-called "Degen" trend derived from meme coins or DeFi. Many Web3 communities continuously attract new users to participate in discussions and "investing" through tokens created by memes or community. Although traditional financial industries often regard them as "bubbles," these memes can create a unique sense of cultural belonging and become a strong force for marketing and promotion in the encryption industry.

Rebecca mentioned that some AI agents spontaneously issue meme coins on the public chain, creating instant viral 'community events'. These memes may not have a solid commercial foundation like 'Degen assets', but they contain rich social dynamics and attract young groups. The power of community consensus is often immense in the Web3 world, which also means that similar meme products will continue to emerge in 2025, thereby deepening the general public's experience with encryption.

The integration of high-level In-game Marketplace and DeFi

In the next generation of the chain game market, the in-game marketplace will be elevated to a 'sovereign economy'. Players will build their own markets, use DeFi modules for asset collateral, lending, or liquidity mining. In this way, the props and characters of the entire game can not only be consumed in the game, but also circulate and gain economic benefits in a broader decentralized financial environment. That is, the market behavior of the game is perfectly integrated with the open financial infrastructure of the blockchain, making the game not just 'entertainment', but a huge virtual and real interactive economic network.

Advanced liquidity solutions promote cross-chain interoperability

Solving the problem of "fragmented" liquidity of blockchain is also the key to whether it can achieve large-scale landing next year. Rebecca believes that only by opening up the asset transfer and interoperability between various chains can consumers truly enjoy the experience of "any platform, any token can flow freely". Whether it is a cross-chain bridge or a cross-chain communication layer such as LayerZero, it will play a pivotal role in 2025. Those who provide stable and easy-to-use liquidity infrastructure will leapfrog leadership and drive prosperity throughout the industry.

Trends after the U.S. election, regulatory warming brings 'explosive growth'

The final key variable is the regulatory climate following the US election. Rebecca speculates that if Trump (or any pro-encryption leader) returns to power, it may lead to a more relaxed and friendly regulatory environment, including the SEC's policies such as redefining token attributes and establishing regulatory sandboxes, which could give Web3 the green light. Once the regulations are relaxed, funds and enterprises will flood in, which will inevitably trigger the next wave of large-scale applications. Especially in the United States, the market is still an important indicator of global investment and technological innovation, if the wind changes in 2025, the Web3 industry will usher in not only a small rebound, but a "cow market" level outbreak.

Overall, apart from speculation and financial speculation, Web3 is making ground attempts to provide 'real user experience' in various aspects such as games, communities, NFTs, and ecological infrastructure. If the market can seize the liquidity infrastructure and regulatory turning point, the Web3 of 2025 may usher in a truly transcendent moment beyond the 'small circle', shaking the mainstream market with scalable user services and new business models.

Rebecca also emphasized that the ultimate success depends on the team's understanding of product experience and community interaction. After all, in order for the encryption industry to truly be embraced by the general public in the next decade, it must provide application scenarios that meet daily needs, rather than getting caught up in speculative trends.

【Disclaimer】There are risks in the market, and investment should be cautious. This article does not constitute investment advice, and users should consider whether any opinions, viewpoints, or conclusions in this article are appropriate to their specific circumstances. Investment based on this is at your own risk.

This article, titled 'Can Web3 be accepted by the mainstream? Experts: '6 major predictions', the industry will explode next year!', was first published in 'encryption city'.