From BlackRock launching Bitcoin ETFs to meme coins reaching billion-dollar caps, 2024 was the year traditional finance and crypto culture found common ground. A new chapter in finance unfolded - one that proved both Wall Street and Web3 had a place at the table.

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Crypto Story of the Year

TON

Unprecedented Growth
This year, TON has truly come into its own. The Telegram-native blockchain's growth has been astronomical: from 100,000 users to an astonishing 17.4 million, reaching No. 8 on CoinMarketCap. With 1,400 dApps and seamless integration for Telegram's 950M users, TON has proved it's far more than just another Layer 1—it's a movement. With its rapid adoption and a proposition uniquely tied to Telegram, TON captured the hearts and wallets of millions.

Community Rising
But numbers alone can't tell the story. What sets TON apart is its beating heart: the community. On August 24, 2024, a seismic moment shook the Telegram and TON ecosystems. Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested in Paris, facing charges tied to the moderation of platform activities. The news could have sent shockwaves of uncertainty—but instead, it ignited a fire. The community rose as one, flooding social platforms with messages of support and launching a meme project that became a rallying cry for justice.

This wasn't just about Pavel; it was a statement—a declaration of the crypto spirit. A reminder that decentralization is power and that technology, in its purest form, is a tool for freedom, not fault. In that moment, the TON community showed the world that it's more than a blockchain; it's a revolution fueled by resilience, unity, and unshakeable belief

Innovation & Impact
The TON ecosystem has contributed significantly to crypto's evolution this year: seamlessly integrated with Telegram's massive user base, its native wallets, intuitive tap-to-earn gaming model, and CeDeFi solutions are breaking down barriers, bringing millions into Web3. Commercially, 2024 saw unprecedented growth across all metrics for TON. Strategic partnerships, including a landmark deal with Tether, established TON as a major player in the stablecoin ecosystem. Through both triumphs and challenges, TON has emerged as the definitive blueprint for Web2 and Web3 convergence.

Class of 2024

Meet the projects that shaped crypto's biggest year. From DeFi innovators and AI breakthroughs to meme coin giants - and everything in between - these are the remarkable projects that made 2024 unforgettable. It was a year of contrasts - where TradFi adoption and crypto culture created something extraordinary.

THE BEST

2024's breakout stars that captured mainstream attention. Fresh meme coins that built real communities, applications that nailed product-market fit, and rising stars positioned for tomorrow's breakthroughs.

Meme Coins

Mew

Popcat

Wif

Applications

Polymarket

Pump.fun

Binance
Launchpool

Rising Stars

Story

Monad

Berachain

The technical breakthroughs powering crypto's future. From AI-enhanced DeFi to real-world asset platforms, decentralized infrastructure to core scaling solutions – these projects pushed the boundaries of what's possible on-chain.

AI

Bittensor

Prime

NEAR

DeFi

Lido

Pendle

EigenLayer

DePin

Render

Arweave

Aethir

RWA

Ondo

Clearpool

Ethena

Infra

Sui

Wormhole

Arkham

The major networks driving adoption. Each chain found its edge: Bitcoin with digital artifacts, Ethereum with Layer 2 scaling, Solana with institutional tools, and TON with messaging integration.

BTC

Ordi

Babylon

ETH

EtherFi

Base

SOL

Jito

Pyth

TON

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The Story Of 2024

Everything you missed in 2024! Check out our Infographics that help make sense of the chaos. Inhale pure hopium by viewing our Meme Calendar. Keep up with trends by learning the newest crypto Slang. And spot the next major Narrative themes with our CMC Yearbook.

EVENTFUL YEAR

In Infographics

Key market trends and defining metrics visualized through charts and graphs – the year's biggest moves told through data.

NARRATIVES

Five video deep-dives into 2024's biggest trends: watch how Solana, Real World Assets, AI Currencies, Meme Coins, and GameFi shaped the future of crypto.

CRYPTO SLANG

"We Are So Back!" The viral phrases that defined crypto culture this year, from "Retire Your Bloodline" to "Conviction Play."

MEME CALENDAR

A month-by-month replay of 2024's most iconic moments, from January's ETF approval hype to "Uptober" drama – all through the lens of legendary memes.

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