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Betting on the Tech: 8 Crypto Projects That Could Define the Next Cycle

Betting on the Tech: 8 Crypto Projects That Could Define the Next Cycle

What is actually the best bet in crypto? Yep, The tech! Even if you’re just discovering what is crypto or anything related to Web3 just now, in this article, you’re still early. The signs of mass adoption are everywhere, from major institutions entering the space to blockchain innovations shaping the future of finance, gaming, and digital ownership.

So, how do you get started? Like I’ve mentioned in my previous articles, airdrop hunting is one of the best ways to dive into Web3 and crypto space. It lets you explore projects, understand ecosystems, and earn rewards along the way. But let’s be real, it takes time, patience, and consistency. Not everyone has the time to actively participate in testnets, complete tasks, or engage in communities.

If you don’t have time to hunt airdrops, there’s a simpler way: invest in crypto projects and bet on their tech. In other words, buy their tokens and position yourself early in promising ecosystems. If you have the time, do both to learn, earn, and invest.

To help you get started, here’s a list of 8 promising crypto projects worth considering, whether you want to hunt airdrops or invest on their token for long-term growth.

KaitoAI (InfoAI / Data)

  • Native token: $KAITO
  • Token price: $1.13

Kaito is the hottest Web3 project right now. They’re revolutionizing how Web3 content is indexed and accessed, leveraging advanced AI technologies to deliver better information access and data-driven insights. In a space flooded with fragmented data, Kaito is working to streamline discovery and analysis, making it easier for users to stay ahead.

Kaito also introduced Yap, a unique incentive system designed to reward content creators on X (Twitter). Every time a creator posts valuable Web3 insights and generates meaningful engagement, they earn Yap rewards. Yap plays a crucial role in Kaito Connect, where users can vote for their favorite Web3 projects to help them gain visibility.

One of the biggest innovation in Kaito’s ecosystem is the Kaito Yapper Leaderboard. This leaderboard has quickly become a major trend, with many projects competing to get on it. Why? Because projects that rank high often use it to reward their most engaged community members, creating more demand for voting power in Kaito Connect.

If you want influence on Kaito Connect, you need voting power which can be acquired in three ways:

  • Earning Yaps, By consistently creating high-quality Web3 content on X (Twitter).
  • Staking $KAITO, Locking your tokens to gain voting power.
  • Owning Kaito Genesis NFTs, A premium way to gain additional voting power.

Each method has a different voting power ratio, making strategic participation essential. As more projects compete for visibility on the Yapper Leaderboard, voting power becomes more valuable, leading continued demand for $KAITO, Yap, and Kaito Genesis NFTs.

You must register and connect your X account to Kaito to earn Yaps.

Register here: https://yaps.kaito.ai/referral/3012396391]

Mitosis (DeFi / Interoperability)

  • Native token: not yet released

I’ve talked about Mitosis many times, and every time I do, I get even more bullish. Why? Because the idea, the product, the team, and the community are all next level.

Whether you’re a Web3 pro or a total newbie, Mitosis makes it easy to dive into the ecosystem and get involved. I’ve covered this in detail in my previous article here: https://medium.com/@ziuuu/what-is-retroactive-airdrop-and-why-mitosis-has-the-best-retroactive-campaign-96cf221f5bb2

Mitosis is reshaping the DeFi landscape with its EOL (Ecosystem-Owned Liquidity) and Programmable Liquidity concept. This isn’t just another DeFi project, they are building the next generation of liquidity infrastructure, making capital flow smarter and more efficient across chains. Right now, there’s not much to do in Mitosis, as they’re gearing up for TGE and mainnet launch, and when it goes live, it’s gonna be huge. 

If you want to position yourself for incoming $MITO airdrop, i’ve written a full guide on how to get involved and maximize your chances here: https://medium.com/@ziuuu/just-discovered-mitosis-heres-a-quick-way-to-position-yourself-for-the-mito-airdrop-5aa03bdaeb1c

Hyperliquid (DeFi / Layer 1 Blockchain)

  • Native token: $HYPE 
  • Token Price: $13.4

Hyperliquid is a high-performance blockchain designed to create a fully on-chain and open financial system. Hyperliquid is built for speed, efficiency, and seamless execution, unlike traditional blockchains that struggle with scalability and liquidity inefficiencies. There are two main components in Hyperliquid’s execution model: 

  • Hypercore

The backbone of Hyperliquid’s trading infrastructure. It powers fully on-chain perpetual futures and spot order books with fast throughput to handling up to 200,000 orders per second. This means traders and protocols can operate without relying on centralized matching engines, ensuring transparency and fairness. 

  • HyperEVM

A general-purpose smart contract layer that brings Ethereum’s EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) to Hyperliquid. With HyperEVM, developers can build permissionless financial applications using HyperCore’s deep liquidity and trading primitives as building blocks.

With this combinations Hyperliquid aims to create a new standard for DeFi infrastructure where speed, liquidity, and composability are fully optimized for builders and users. 

SUI Network (Layer 1 Blockchain)

  • Native token: $SUI
  • Token Price: $2.5

SUI has become my favorite Layer1 blockchain. I’ve been involved in the ecosystem for a while now, and it’s been nothing but exciting opportunities, from airdrops to NFTs, DeFi, and more.

In this cycle, SUI is gaining massive attention, with many calling it the next Solana. SUI’s tech is driving real adoption across multiple industries, from gaming and DeFi to RWA (Real World Assets). The momentum is real, and that makes me even more bullish on SUI’s long-term growth.

There are many tokenless protocols on SUI Network, making it a perfect place to position early and maximize potential airdrops. If you’re into hunting airdrops, it’s a perfect time to explore the ecosystem. SUI offers fast transactions, smooth execution, and a growing DeFi landscape. Whether you’re yield farming, trading, or experimenting with new protocols, SUI’s speed and efficiency make it an attractive blockchain to operate on.

Strong fundamentals, innovative tech, and increasing adoption, SUI is proving to be one of the most promising Layer 1 of this cycle. I’m absolutely in!

Hyperlane (Interoperability)

  • Native token: not yet released 

Hyperlane is a permissionless interoperability protocol that enables seamless cross-chain bridge between different blockchain ecosystems. Unlike many bridging solutions that rely on centralized intermediaries, Hyperlane allows message passing and asset transfers without requiring any permissions. 

Right now, Hyperlane is still tokenless, but the anticipation around its upcoming $HYPER token is growing fast. Web3 enthusiasts are expecting a significant airdrop, and there’s a potential token pre-sale (hinted at on Legion). Historically, airdrop campaigns from interoperability protocols have been some of the most rewarding, which is why many are keeping a close eye on Hyperlane.

Hyperlane hasn’t disclosed any official airdrop criteria, but they’ve made one thing clear: the rewards will go to users who actually use Hyperlane.

So, how can you maximize your chances?

  • Use Hyperlane as often as possible, regular interactions could improve eligibility.
  • Try every available route, explore different chains and functionalities within Hyperlane.
  • Interact with unique contracts, The more diverse your activity, the better.

Since there’s no exact roadmap for eligibility, the best approach is to stay active and experiment with the protocol.

Relay Protocol (Interoperability)

  • Native token: not yet released

Another interoperability protocol I’m keeping an eye on besides Hyperlane is Relay Protocol. If you’ve ever used it to move your funds across chains, you know what I mean when I say you’ll probably never use another bridge again. Relay is designed to be fast, cheap, and seamless. Instead of relying on traditional bridging mechanisms, it connects users with relayers, financial agents that execute transactions across chains on behalf of users in exchange for a small fee. That’s why Relay bringing lower gas costs, faster execution, and a smoother experience. 

Relay is built by Reservoir, a team focused on building the best developer tools for token trading across chains. And here’s the latest news, Reservoir recently raised a $14M Series A round to expand its ecosystem.

Now, the big question: Will Relay launch a token and do an airdrop? There’s no official confirmation yet, but here’s what we do know:

  • Many protocols launch tokens after raising funding, especially when VCs are involved.
  • Relay’s tech makes it an ideal candidate for a native token.
  • If a token drops, it could be massive.

For now, the best move is to use Relay, stay active in the ecosystem, and position yourself early because if they do launch a token, you’ll want to be on the list.

Jumper Exchange (DeFi / Interoperability)

  • Native token: not yet released

Jumper Exchange have a tagline “Crypto’s Everything Exchange,” and honestly, it lives up to the name. Navigating multiple blockchains can be confusing, but Jumper makes it seamless by letting users swap, bridge, trade, and transfer tokens effortlessly across any chain. Jumper lets you swap any token on any chain for any other token on any other chain. It integrates multiple bridges, DEXs, and Solvers to automatically recommend the best route. 

One of Jumper’s most exciting features is its XP rewards system. Every on-chain action performed via Jumper earns XP, this XP system enable a whole new world of incentives across all of DeFi. Jumper offers exclusive perks like access to airdrops, better yield opportunities, and premium rewards. Even if Jumper never launches a token or an official airdrop, users have already profited just by accumulating XP and unlocking perks.

Here’s something even better, Jumper has partnered with Mitosis, users who reach Level 9 and above on Jumper will receive a booster for the Mitosis airdrop. 

Jumper isn’t just a bridge, it’s an opportunity hub. Whether you’re swapping, bridging, or just stacking XP, it’s one of the most rewarding platforms in the space right now.

Bittensor (AI)

  • Native token: $TAO
  • Token Price: $243

Bittensor ($TAO) is changing the game for AI and blockchain by creating a decentralized machine learning network where developers can collaborate, train AI models, and get rewarded for their contributions.

Unlike traditional AI models controlled by centralized giants like OpenAI or Google, Bittensor is fully permissionless and open, allowing anyone to contribute computing power, datasets, or machine learning models in exchange for $TAO tokens. This means AI development is no longer limited to big tech companies, it’s now a global, community-driven effort, where contributions are recognized and rewarded fairly. With the rise of AI and blockchain, Bittensor is at the intersection of two of the fastest-growing industries, making it a project worth watching. 

Cryptocurrency isn’t just about technology, it’s about being part of a movement, whether you’re here to earn, invest, or just learn, the best way to succeed is stay curious, stay involved, and position yourself now!

Thank you and Good Luck!

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