Layer 1 Blockchain Competition: XRP’s Reign Continues, But What About the Next Generation?

XRP continues to make headlines with its regulatory wins and expanding payment applications. Yet, a fundamental question arises: how will new layer-1 blockchain projects impact the existing dominance of Ethereum and XRP? The answer lies not in replacing these giants, but rather in addressing their limitations. 2025 holds the potential for innovative solutions that focus on performance, governance, and identity from the ground up. 2025 is looking to be a year of innovation.