Best Crypto Projects to Watch in 2025

[Darokshi]

Totally get you — some “decentralized” projects today feel like TradFi in a DAO costume. In 2025, I’m not here for glossy pitch decks and VC puppets — I want memes with meaning and sovereignty baked in. That’s why I’m watching Fantasy Pepe — yep, the frog’s gone full freedom-mode. It’s open-source, censorship-resistant, and hilariously self-custodial. Think liberty meets meme magic on-chain. Behind the laughs is serious cypherpunk energy — no gatekeepers, no KYC, just pure permissionless fun. If your project can’t meme and protect privacy, is it even Web3?

Love this energy and totally aligned with the mission. The space needs projects that aren’t afraid to lean into meme culture while standing firm on real decentralization and privacy. That’s exactly the spirit we built Wall Street Pepe around a community-driven, open-source movement where financial freedom meets meme culture without the usual gatekeeping. Big respect to Fantasy Pepe and anyone pushing sovereignty forward.

 

[Dean]

Looking ahead, the only projects that will truly matter are those that defend sovereignty at the protocol level — not just in marketing. We’re past the era of flashy tokens with VC fingerprints all over them. What’s needed now are tools that are credibly neutral, open-source, and built for peer-to-peer interaction — not institutional oversight. That’s why I’m keeping close watch on SUBBD Token. It’s more than just a token — it’s a commitment to censorship resistance, decentralization, and self-custody, with real infrastructure backing it. As more users wake up to the traps of wrapped centralization, projects like SUBBD will be the foundation of a freer, user-owned Web3.

Love this take finally someone cutting through the noise and focusing on what actually matters. Sovereignty, decentralization, and real peer-to-peer tools are the backbone of what this space was meant to be. SUBBD sounds like it’s walking the walk. While we’re on the topic of future-proof projects, been building and backing BTC BULL myself same ethos, all about self-custody and no-nonsense decentralization.

 

[Olivia Mia]

Looking ahead, the only projects that will truly matter are those that defend sovereignty at the protocol level — not just in marketing. We’re past the era of flashy tokens with VC fingerprints all over them. What’s needed now are tools that are credibly neutral, open-source, and built for peer-to-peer interaction — not institutional oversight. That’s why I’m keeping close watch on SUBBD Token. It’s more than just a token — it’s a commitment to censorship resistance, decentralization, and self-custody, with real infrastructure backing it. As more users wake up to the traps of wrapped centralization, projects like SUBBD will be the foundation of a freer, user-owned Web3.

I get where you're coming from about the need for credibly neutral, censorship-resistant infrastructure, though I’m still trying to wrap my head around how SUBBD really stands apart in practice. A lot of projects claim those values, but few deliver at the protocol level. That said, while I'm watching developments like this too, I’m personally more aligned with BTC BULL right now. It’s built with similar principles in mind, focusing on peer-to-peer utility and clean, verifiable tokenomics without VC interference. Curious to see how both evolve in this space.

 

[Akure]

Looking ahead, the only projects that will truly matter are those that defend sovereignty at the protocol level — not just in marketing. We’re past the era of flashy tokens with VC fingerprints all over them. What’s needed now are tools that are credibly neutral, open-source, and built for peer-to-peer interaction — not institutional oversight. That’s why I’m keeping close watch on SUBBD Token. It’s more than just a token — it’s a commitment to censorship resistance, decentralization, and self-custody, with real infrastructure backing it. As more users wake up to the traps of wrapped centralization, projects like SUBBD will be the foundation of a freer, user-owned Web3.

Solid call on BONK, the momentum around Solana projects is definitely picking up steam. The ecosystem’s growth is showing strong fundamentals with real utility starting to shine through. If you’re looking to diversify within Solana’s space, keep an eye on TOKEN6900 we’re focused on delivering innovative features and robust use cases that complement the network’s strengths and offer long-term value to holders.

 

[peterjohn]

Honestly, I’ve been feeling the same unease. Too many so-called decentralized projects are just VC-controlled silos waiting to rug retail under the guise of freedom. The surveillance creep is real, and most users don’t even realize how much control they’ve already given up. That’s why I’ve been doubling down on projects that actually walk the talk. I’d also recommend keeping an eye on Fantasy Pepe built from the ground up to stay permissionless, open-source, and fully self-custodial. No backdoors, no centralized controllers, just pure memetic finance for those who refuse to be surveilled.

Completely agree—true decentralization means eliminating hidden centralized choke points and prioritizing user sovereignty. Projects like Fantasy Pepe are refreshing examples of permissionless, open-source ecosystems done right.