7 New Crypto Projects to Watch in 2025: Strategic Bets Beyond the Bull Run

The market’s been a rollercoaster—just when we thought BTC was back above \(100K, geopolitical shocks sent it reeling below \)99K again. Not even my lifelong long-position strategy feels comfortable now. The truth? Trump’s unpredictable stance on Middle East conflicts is like a loaded dice roll every time earnings drop. So here’s my move: step back from the edge, cut leverage, and scout for undervalued gems.

That’s where these seven projects come in—each offers real utility, early network effects, or institutional credibility. No empty promises. Just data-driven picks from someone who lives and breathes blockchain fundamentals.

Pengu Clash: The TON-Based P2E Game Taking Over Telegram

Let’s start with something fun—Pengu Clash is currently one of the hottest games on TON. With over 2 million registered users and rising engagement, it proves that PvP gaming + crypto rewards still works.

You play three modes: Darts (like ice hockey meets darts), Bomber (minesweeper-style chaos), and Monster (survive the beast). The King Mode brawl just dropped—and NFT skins have already quadrupled in value since launch.

I haven’t played yet (my colleagues tell me it’s addictive), but I’ve seen enough to confirm: if you’re into gamified yield and social virality, this is a solid early entry point.

Vibes: The “Mouth Mining” Platform That’s Going Viral

If Kaito taught us anything about attention economies, it’s that influence is currency. Enter Vibes, a new “mouth mining” platform powered by Vibes AI that rewards creators for impactful content.

Connect your X account, post thoughts or threads—and get rewarded based on how many people interact with your ideas. It’s not just free likes; it’s tangible value extraction from digital presence.

No need for complex guides—I’ll leave that to influencers who thrive in this space. But if you believe your voice matters? This might be where you earn while you speak.

Upside: Social Predictions Meet UGC Innovation on Base

Built by Jason Choi (The Spartan Group) and backed by Arthur Hayes, Upside turns content into tradable assets via a prediction market model.

Here’s how it works: You upload any link—a blog post or video—and set its base price at $0.01 per vote (like a like). Up to 1 million votes can be purchased using USDC.

If your content goes viral? Prices rise—and so do rewards:

• Creators get 15% of pool,
• Voters split 80%,
• Shareholders grab 5%,
• Traders profit from low-buy/high-sell moves with zero fees.

clever design—it incentivizes quality creation while rewarding early believers.