Base Blockchain Surges 84% to Crack Top 5 Dapp Volume Rankings
Base Blockchain Surges 84% to Crack Top 5 Dapp Volume Rankings
馃搱 Base's Shocking Rise

Major volume surge hits top blockchain networks this week, driven by new project launches and shifting market narratives.
Base leads the charge with an impressive +84% volume increase over 7 days, catapulting from outside the top 5 to the #4 position in just two weeks.
Key developments:
- Top 5 chains all experienced significant volume spikes
- New dapp launches fueling increased activity
- Narrative shifts driving user migration between chains
- Competitive landscape rapidly evolving
This dramatic reshuffling demonstrates how quickly the blockchain ecosystem can shift, with Base's meteoric rise highlighting the impact of strategic positioning and ecosystem development.
The volume surge reflects growing dapp adoption and increased on-chain activity across multiple networks.
Dapp volume is going crazy 馃搳 Top 5 chains saw major spikes this week, fueled by new launches & narrative shifts. Biggest mover: @base Volume jumped +84% in 7d. Two weeks ago it wasn't even in the Top 5, and now it's #4 馃憖
Blockchain volume race is heating up 馃敟 Over the past 7d, dapp volume has surged across most top chains. The top 5 leaderboard keeps shifting, with @trondao making a big jump thanks to a massive $4B+ spike in volume.
馃尵 NomStead Explodes: 200% User Growth Drives Immutable zkEVM Traffic

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NFT Strategy Tokens Transform Digital Asset Value Generation Through PunkStrategy Model
**NFT Strategy tokens** are revolutionizing how digital assets create value beyond traditional speculation. **PunkStrategy leads the movement** by implementing a flywheel model that generates sustainable returns for NFT holders. Key developments: - Strategy tokens bundle NFT collections into tradeable assets - **Flywheel model** creates continuous value through automated trading and yield generation - Multiple alternatives emerging in 2025 market This shift represents a **fundamental change** from static art NFTs to utility-driven digital assets with real economic mechanisms. The model attracts serious investors seeking **measurable returns** rather than speculative gains. [Read the complete guide](https://dappradar.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-nft-strategy-tokens-punkstrategy-and-top-alternatives-for-2025)
Cricket Champions Surges to 1,480+ Weekly Users on Etherlink

**Cricket Champions** is experiencing rapid growth on the Etherlink blockchain, with weekly active users spiking to over **1,480** players. The virtual cricket card game has achieved significant milestones: - **10,000+ downloads** on Google Play - Fast-growing user base over recent days - Standout performance on the Etherlink chain Built on Etherlink, Cricket Champions demonstrates the growing gaming ecosystem on this blockchain platform. [Explore the full Etherlink ecosystem](https://dappradar.com/chain/etherlink) to track all dapps and see how Cricket Champions compares to other projects on the chain.
Solana Gaming Sees Major Growth with Addicted Farm Simulator

**Addicted**, a drug-dealing simulation game on Solana, is gaining significant traction with over **20,000 unique wallets** connecting in 24 hours. Built by Pandemic Labs, the game features: - Farm building and strain growing mechanics - **$WEED token economy** where players earn by running farms - Mystery Seed Packs costing 300 $WEED with Common to Legendary rarities - Upcoming Season 2 with PvP weapon cases The game's **contract balances exceed $2.6M**, showing substantial value locked in the ecosystem. Unlike typical memecoin games, Addicted requires active gameplay to earn tokens. **Key mechanics include:** - All purchases burn $WEED tokens - Higher farm levels improve rare strain odds - Black Market trading for weapon cases - Self-sustaining economic model The 16% day-over-day growth in active wallets demonstrates strong player adoption in the Solana gaming space. [Track Addicted's performance](https://dappradar.com/dapp/addicted)
DappRadar Community Favorites Cycle 26 Crowns Winners: DeathX Fun Takes Top Spot

**DappRadar's Community Favorites Cycle 26 has concluded** with clear winners emerging from community voting. **The winners are:** - 馃 **DeathX Fun** - First place - 馃 **TriviAgent** - Second place - 馃 **BNBMafia** - Third place **Winners receive significant exposure benefits:** - Homepage placement on DappRadar - Premium advertising impressions - Social media highlights - Newsletter features These rewards help winning dapps reach thousands of new users across the platform. **Cycle 27 is now active** and users can participate by: - Voting with Boosting Power for favorite dapps - Earning BP through $RADAR token staking - Completing quests for additional BP A new quest is available for users to explore the winning dapps from Cycle 26, earn XP, and level up their accounts. [Explore winning dapps quest](https://dappradar.com/rewards/quest/explore-dappradar-s-26th-cycle-winning-dapps) [Start boosting in Cycle 27](https://dappradar.com/boosting)