Senior Cryptocurrency Analyst, Steno Research

Mads Eberhardt

Senior Cryptocurrency Analyst

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<ul><li>In the short to medium term, Ethereum is mainly depending on what is known as off-chain scaling to significantly expand its blockchain’s capacity beyond its current limit of roughly 15 transactions per second.</li><li>This strategy sets Ethereum apart from other blockchains like Solana, which primarily concentrate on scaling directly on the blockchain itself, also known as on-chain scaling.</li><li>Ethereum’s method involves using something called Layer 2s, or rollups.</li></ul>

In the short to medium term, Ethereum is mainly depending on what is known as off-chain scaling to significantly expand its blockchain’s capacity beyond its current limit of roughly 15 transactions per second.This strategy sets Ethereum apart from other blockchains like Solana, which primarily concentrate on scaling directly on the blockchain itself, also known as on-chain scaling.Ethereum’s method involves using something called Layer 2s, or rollups.

Crypto Moves #16 – Why We Are Long Ethereum Layer 2s

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<li>EigenLayer emerges as a protocol reshaping the staking paradigm. Going beyond Ethereum's security, EigenLayer greatly extends the utility of staked ETH.</li>
<li>UniswapX and other intent based apps will break DEXs out of their growth plateau. </li>
<li>Scalability advancements through rollapps and UX improvements from next-gen wallets will make DeFi more viable for end users. </li>
</ul>


EigenLayer emerges as a protocol reshaping the staking paradigm. Going beyond Ethereum's security, EigenLayer greatly extends the utility of staked ETH.
UniswapX and other intent based apps will break DEXs out of their growth plateau. 
Scalability advancements through rollapps and UX improvements from next-gen wallets will make DeFi more viable for end users. 


Year Ahead for DeFi 2024 (Executive Summary)

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<li>Surprising a pessimistic market, global liquidity rebounded, prompting expectations of increased buying pressure in the new year, as the Fed appears to remain on hold.</li>
<li>The crypto market is expected to benefit from a structural shift, with Bitcoin (BTC) emerging as a frontrunner after breaking out of a prolonged bear market consolidation.</li>
<li>Solana is anticipated to outperform in the coming year, driven by mean reversion, market share normalization, and narrative developments.</li>
</ul>


Surprising a pessimistic market, global liquidity rebounded, prompting expectations of increased buying pressure in the new year, as the Fed appears to remain on hold.
The crypto market is expected to benefit from a structural shift, with Bitcoin (BTC) emerging as a frontrunner after breaking out of a prolonged bear market consolidation.
Solana is anticipated to outperform in the coming year, driven by mean reversion, market share normalization, and narrative developments.


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<li>The stage is set for a potential resurgence of NFTs in 2024. As crypto wealth increases, spending on NFTs for “flexing”, identity, and entertainment will rise.</li>
<li>A few NFT Character Brands could explode into mainstream consciousness and grow exponentially. Others will remain as niche communities.</li>
<li>Ethereum will lose market share in NFTs, and Solana could catch up.</li>
</ul>


The stage is set for a potential resurgence of NFTs in 2024. As crypto wealth increases, spending on NFTs for “flexing”, identity, and entertainment will rise.
A few NFT Character Brands could explode into mainstream consciousness and grow exponentially. Others will remain as niche communities.
Ethereum will lose market share in NFTs, and Solana could catch up.


Year Ahead For NFTs 2024 (Executive Summary)

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<li>BTC is up ~140% since its bottom 1yr ago. Prior instances imply BTC is in the early innings of a new bull cycle with most of its expected gains ahead.</li>
<li>Market breadth is expanding as we are seeing industry wide participation in recent weeks.</li>
<li>Onchain borrowing activity is picking up, as are average lending rates and utilization rates on stablecoins, which are some of the most popular assets to borrow during market uptrends.</li>
</ul>


BTC is up ~140% since its bottom 1yr ago. Prior instances imply BTC is in the early innings of a new bull cycle with most of its expected gains ahead.
Market breadth is expanding as we are seeing industry wide participation in recent weeks.
Onchain borrowing activity is picking up, as are average lending rates and utilization rates on stablecoins, which are some of the most popular assets to borrow during market uptrends.


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EigenLayer protocol reshapes staking paradigm, enhancing utility of staked ETH. Intent-based apps like UniswapX will boost DEX growth, while...

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Year Ahead for Markets 2024

Global liquidity rebounds, boosting buying pressure; Bitcoin emerges as a frontrunner in crypto market; Solana expected to outperform with mean...

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Year Ahead For NFTs 2024 (Executive Summary)

Crypto wealth is expected to drive a resurgence of NFTs in 2024, with potential for certain brands to gain mainstream popularity while Ethereum's...

Delphi Digital

Crypto Markets Take Center Stage

BTC is on the rise, signaling the start of a new bull cycle with potential for significant gains. Market participation is increasing, and...

Delphi Digital

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Crypto Moves #16 – Why We Are Long Ethereum Layer 2s

In the short to medium term, Ethereum is mainly depending on what is known as off-chain scaling to significantly expand its blockchain’s capacity...

Steno Research

Year Ahead for DeFi 2024 (Executive Summary)

​EigenLayer protocol reshapes staking paradigm, enhancing utility of staked ETH. Intent-based apps like UniswapX will boost DEX growth, while...

Delphi Digital

Year Ahead for Markets 2024

​Global liquidity rebounds, boosting buying pressure; Bitcoin emerges as a frontrunner in crypto market; Solana expected to outperform with mean...

Delphi Digital

Year Ahead For NFTs 2024 (Executive Summary)

​Crypto wealth is expected to drive a resurgence of NFTs in 2024, with potential for certain brands to gain mainstream popularity while Ethereum's...

Delphi Digital

Crypto Markets Take Center Stage

​BTC is on the rise, signaling the start of a new bull cycle with potential for significant gains. Market participation is increasing, and...

Delphi Digital

EigenLayer protocol reshapes staking paradigm, enhancing utility of staked ETH. Intent-based apps like UniswapX will boost DEX growth, while...

Global liquidity rebounds, boosting buying pressure; Bitcoin emerges as a frontrunner in crypto market; Solana expected to outperform with mean...

Crypto wealth is expected to drive a resurgence of NFTs in 2024, with potential for certain brands to gain mainstream popularity while Ethereum's...

BTC is on the rise, signaling the start of a new bull cycle with potential for significant gains. Market participation is increasing, and...