2024 AI and Meme coins explode in popularity, and in 2025 the narrative shifts dramatically—RWA and Layer1 become the only two winners

2025-12-25 03:18:11

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【ChainNews】Looking back at 2024, the craziness of the crypto market is reflected in the data. AI concept coins soared by 2939.8%, and Meme coins were not to be outdone, rising by 2185.1%. These two narratives have become the darlings of the market. While Layer1 and RWA didn’t have as much buzz, their performance was also quite steady.

But in 2025, the trend has shifted. The market has reshuffled, and most of last year’s hot narratives have shifted from profit to loss, with the switch happening so quickly that it caught many off guard. Only RWA and Layer1 have held up, maintaining profitability for two consecutive years, becoming the minority.

What does this reflect? How intense is the rotation of styles in the crypto market? What was a hot trend last year could become a risk zone this year. Choosing the wrong narrative means more than just poor returns.

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AirdropBlackHole

· 6h ago

Once again, it’s a crash... Last year, everyone who went all-in on AI and meme tokens was crying, haha.

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fren.eth

· 6h ago

Oh wow, AI coin meme coins had double-digit gains last year, and now they're all in the hands of others. I just want to know who dares to chase the trend this year... Choosing a narrative is even harder than choosing a coin. RWA and Layer1 quietly make money; these two are the honest ones. Last year's hot topic king, this year's leek garden. Crypto just keeps cycling like this.

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ser_aped.eth

· 6h ago

Last year, everyone who FOMOed into AI and Meme is crying... Me too, I went all in and now I'm heavily in the red. The folks involved in RWA and L1 are really down-to-earth, quietly making a fortune. No wonder the big players say that "narrative rotation" is mysticism; they just can't pick the right one.

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LightningWallet

· 6h ago

Last year's hot trends have all turned into traps this year. The AI and Meme narratives really change on a dime. Luckily, I didn't go all-in chasing the hype. --- RWA and Layer1 are truly the silent giants, making big money quietly. --- That's why you need to choose the right track; not all gains are worth FOMO. --- All the bragging in 2024 is now being paid back. It's time to remember this lesson. --- The rotation of hot spots is so fast; those following the trend are probably eating dirt now. --- Only projects with solid fundamentals can survive until the end. This wave is a bloody lesson. --- Meme tokens rose over 2000%, but still had to crash. The market is really ruthless. --- It seems I should trust infrastructure projects rather than concept coins. --- The money made last year has all been spent this year. Only those involved know the truth. --- There must be something behind the stability of RWA and L1; need to analyze it carefully.

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LiquidatedDreams

· 6h ago

Once again, why do AI coins and Meme coins always end up losing so badly? We should have listened to the voice of RWA long ago.

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BlockBargainHunter

· 6h ago

As the saying goes, last year's hot trend turned into this year's slaughtered sheep. My friend who went all-in on AI in 2024 is probably crying in the corner now, haha. Meanwhile, those who quietly focus on RWA and L1 are the real winners now. Keeping a low profile and making big money really makes sense. Another round of chopping the leeks, few people understand it. Those who experienced FOMO last year all had to pay tuition fees. This is crypto—turning the corner happens faster than flipping through a book, and you simply can't react in time. You still need to have vision and avoid blindly following the trend. I've been paying attention to RWA for a while; it's indeed dull but steady. A 2939.8% increase, no matter how you look at it, is greedy. The inevitable correction is just so ruthless. So, beware when a narrative becomes popular. The hotter it gets, the more dangerous—this is a bloody lesson. Layer1 infrastructure is the long-term vitality. The gap between speculation and investment has become clear this year. The market loves this cycle—when it turns red, it turns green, and then it looks for something new. We can only learn to adapt. Those who made money from FOMO have mostly given it back. Niche tracks are the real gold mines. No more pretending—I also stepped into the pit in 2024. Now I only trust RWA and L1.

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Anon4461

· 7h ago

Who was still hyping AI and Meme yesterday? Now everyone has to taste the bitterness of losses... Really, those who quietly accumulated RWA and Layer1 are the truly smart ones. Two years of stable profits are no joke.

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