According to Odaily, Delphi Digital has noted a shift in the valuation of Layer1 protocols, with the market transitioning from 'fat protocols' to 'fat applications.' This change has been ongoing, but only recently has the market begun to price it in. The demand for homogeneous infrastructure is decreasing, and investor expectations have shifted.
Major public blockchains are under increasing pressure to demonstrate real and sustainable recurring revenue. Stablecoins may offer a solution, with over $30 billion in USDC and USDT deployed across various alternative Layer1 and Layer2 networks, generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue for Circle and Tether. The ecosystems driving this stablecoin demand generate approximately $800 million in fee revenue. Many blockchains have recognized this and are working to internalize the economic benefits of stablecoins rather than continuing to subsidize issuers.
