Ethereum has executed a targeted upgrade, increasing its data availability capacity to better support the growing ecosystem of Layer 2 rollups. The second Blob Parameter Only (BPO2) fork, which raised the blob target from 10 to 14 and the blob limit from 15 to 21, represents a strategic shift from major procedural overhauls to fine-tuned, parametric scaling. This adjustment, occurring against a backdrop of rising rollup activity from networks like Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum, is designed to preempt congestion by expanding throughput capacity well before demand saturates it, reinforcing Ethereum’s evolution into a more elastic and powerful decentralized foundation.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekSolana’s RWA Market Hits $550M, Up 217% in 2025
Solana’s RWA market has skyrocketed to $558 million in 2025, marking a 217% year-to-date growth and outpacing the broader market’s 61% increase. Key players like Ondo Finance and institutional funds are driving this surge, with unique wallets holding tokenized stocks jumping 684% in 30 days. Solana’s high throughput and low transaction costs, proven during memecoin frenzies, are now attracting serious RWA projects. While Ethereum still leads with $7.7 billion in tokenized assets, Solana’s 22.3% growth in 30 days highlights its rising prominence. BlackRock’s expansion of its BUIDL fund onto Solana further validates the network’s infrastructure. Strategic partnerships, like with R3 Corda, and robust data infrastructure development are solidifying Solana’s position as a key player in the future of tokenized finance.
about Solana's RWA Market Hits $550M, Up 217% in 2025Solana Ranks 4th in Tokenized Assets, Nears $420M
Solana now ranks fourth among blockchains by tokenized asset market share, trailing only Ethereum, ZKSync Era, and Aptos. With over $418 million in tokenized assets—a 140.6% year-to-date increase—Solana is rapidly closing the gap with competitors. The blockchain’s growth more than doubled the broader real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market, which expanded by 62.4% in 2025. Solana hosts diverse RWA projects, including tokenized stocks, US treasuries, and institutional funds. Analysts attribute its success to high throughput, near-zero fees, and a thriving developer ecosystem.
about Solana Ranks 4th in Tokenized Assets, Nears $420MAptos RWA Adoption Soars with $538M TVL, APT Unlock Ahead
The Aptos Network is gaining traction as a top choice for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, with its TVL surging 56.28% in 30 days to $538M, making it the third-largest RWA network. Institutional adoption is evident with $420M in private credit, $86.93M in U.S. Treasuries, and $30.72M in alternative funds. Aptos CEO Avery Ching’s appointment to the CFTC’s Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee highlights regulatory engagement, while a partnership with Yellow Card enables gas-free stablecoin transfers in Africa. However, traders are eyeing the July 12 unlock of 11.31M APT tokens (~$49.5M), which may influence near-term price action as APT tests key support at $4.3.
about Aptos RWA Adoption Soars with $538M TVL, APT Unlock AheadXRP Ledger’s 34% RWA Growth Eyes Major Boost from Mercado Bitcoin
The XRP Ledger has posted a 34.6% increase in tokenized real-world assets (RWA), reaching $157.4 million, according to rwa.xyz. Only Aptos outpaced this growth with a 57% surge. Ethereum remains the leader by total value at $7.55 billion. XRP Ledger ranks 10th by total RWA value but has just six projects—a number set to rise following a partnership with Mercado Bitcoin, which aims to tokenize $200 million. US Treasury debt dominates XRP Ledger’s RWA at $90.1 million, followed by public equity receipts. Archax and Ondo are key players in the ledger’s tokenization stack. The Mercado Bitcoin initiative could significantly boost XRP Ledger’s market share, currently at 1.2%.
about XRP Ledger's 34% RWA Growth Eyes Major Boost from Mercado BitcoinCoinbase’s Base: Ethereum Layer-2 Network Explained
Coinbase’s Base is an Ethereum layer-2 network designed to scale the cryptoeconomy by offering faster, cheaper transactions through optimistic rollups. Launched in 2023, Base supports decentralized apps (dApps) across DeFi, gaming, and consumer applications, with over $2.8 billion in total-value-locked (TVL). Unlike competitors, Base has no native token, relying instead on Ethereum for gas fees. The network aims to onboard 25 million users and $100 billion in assets by 2025, focusing on developer experience and AI integration. Base is already a top layer-2 network, ranking fifth in daily active addresses among all blockchains.
about Coinbase's Base: Ethereum Layer-2 Network ExplainedZKsync Recovers $5.7M in Stolen Tokens After Hacker Deal
The ZKsync Association confirmed the recovery of $5.7 million in stolen tokens after a hacker breached the airdrop distribution contract on April 15. The hacker agreed to return 90% of the funds, keeping a 10% bounty, and transferred the assets back within a 72-hour window. The recovered amount exceeded the initial theft due to rising token prices, with ZK and ETH increasing by 16.6% and 8.8%, respectively. Despite the recovery, ZK token prices remained largely unaffected. ZKsync Era, an Ethereum layer-2 solution, continues to operate with nearly $59 million in total value locked.
about ZKsync Recovers $5.7M in Stolen Tokens After Hacker DealAave Reaches Record 35 Billion in Net Deposits Amid DeFi Growth
Aave has achieved a record $35 billion in net deposits, marking a 535% increase since the end of 2022. The platform’s growth in 2024 was fueled by heightened user adoption across multiple blockchains and the launch of Aave V4, which enhances modularity and capital efficiency. With optimism surrounding cryptocurrency regulations following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, DeFi protocols are expected to see further growth in 2025, alongside a bullish outlook for Ethereum and emerging Solana-based DeFi projects.
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