Crypto Crowds 2025: Hype, Hope, and Hedging 2025 11 16

Across all communities, a few common themes stand out: anticipation of “the next big thing,” concern about staying relevant as crypto matures, and a desire for real-world utility. Excitement is highest in the Solana camp, followed by Ethereum’s hopeful techies. Bitcoiners are the most stoic, and AAVE’s folks quietly root for a comeback. Every community wants growth, but they’re all wrestling in their own way with the gap between potential and payoff.




