The crypto landscape is witnessing a surge in activity as top Layer-1 projects regain momentum. Development activity, validator growth, and hardware integration are back in the spotlight, driving tangible progress. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) stands out with its steady rebound fueled by expanding DeFi and interoperability solutions, while Toncoin continues to expand within Telegram’s ecosystem, thanks to wallet integrations and mini-apps. BlockDAG is setting a new benchmark for visible progress, demonstrating measurable output rather than speculation. With over $430 million raised, 27 billion+ coins sold and real hardware integration ahead of its mainnet launch, BlockDAG is reshaping how we view early-stage blockchain projects.