2025 Trends in the Encryption Field: Seven Major Outlooks

Recently, several industry experts have made predictions and analyses regarding the development direction of the cryptocurrency industry for the coming year, covering multiple areas from stablecoins to decentralized governance. Here are the seven core trends they shared:

1. Stablecoin payments will gain wider corporate recognition.

It is expected that a wave of corporate adoption of stablecoin payments will emerge in 2025. Small and medium-sized enterprises may be the first to transition from traditional credit card payments to stablecoin payments to reduce transaction costs. Large companies may also begin to experiment with disintermediated payment service providers, directly adding profits to their bottom line. In addition, businesses will seek new solutions to address issues such as fraud protection and identity verification.

2. The exploration of government bonds on the blockchain will accelerate

Some countries may pilot the issuance of on-chain government bonds, which will create a government-backed digital asset with interest, while avoiding the privacy issues of central bank digital currencies. Such products can provide new collateral sources for lending and derivatives protocols in decentralized finance, increasing the stability and credibility of the ecosystem.

3. DUNA Becomes the New Standard for Blockchain Networks in the United States

"Decentralized Non-Profit Association" ( DUNA ) is expected to become the industry standard for cryptocurrency projects in the United States. DUNA provides legal status for decentralized autonomous organizations ( DAO ), helping to facilitate broader economic activities while protecting token holders and addressing tax and compliance needs.

4. Developers will reuse more existing infrastructure

It is expected that by 2025, more teams will reuse existing blockchain infrastructure components, rather than redeveloping them. This approach can help developers save time and energy, allowing them to focus on creating the unique value of their products or services. Ultimately, the successful teams will be those that can effectively leverage complex supply chains.

5. The Rise of Industry-Specific Encryption App Stores

Emerging encryption app stores and markets are providing distribution and content discovery features without the need for strict reviews. These platforms may become important distribution channels for encryption applications, especially in cases where traditional app stores restrict encryption applications.

6. Encryption users transition from holders to active users

In 2025, encryption technology is expected to further develop into a computing technology movement. Industry insiders believe it's time to convert "passive" holders of encrypted assets into more active users. With improvements in blockchain infrastructure and reduced transaction costs, new applications will gradually emerge for existing and new users.

7. "Hiding Technical Details" Aids in the Popularization of Web3 Applications

In order to promote the widespread adoption of Web3 applications, the industry is expected to adopt a strategy of "hiding technical details." The best decentralized applications will focus on intuitive interface design, making operations simple and easy to understand. Successful products will not require explanations of complex technical details, but will instead directly address user problems.

In addition, there will be multiple innovations in the field of decentralized governance in 2025, including AI-assisted voting delegation mechanisms, smarter participation incentive mechanisms, and more efficient funding support for public goods. These trends will jointly promote the encryption industry towards a more mature and widespread direction.