Inner Chain: Issue 04

The 2025 Crypto Bull Run is coming. Will You Be Positioned—or Left on the Sidelines?

Inner Chain
May 28, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

🌟 Editor's Note

Welcome to the fourth edition of Inner Chain, your weekly no-hype, straight-talking guide to what’s really happening in crypto. BTC made an all time high of $111.8K last week.

🪙 Bitcoin reaches its highest weekly high ever!

Bitcoin is now position no.5, up from last week, overtaking Amazon at no 6 in Top Assets at $2.1 T. Supply shock incoming.

What are Layer 1s

Layer 1s are the foundations of blockchain ecosystems. They’re the base layer where transactions are settled and smart contracts are executed. Apps, NFTs, DeFi protocols—all are built on top of Layer 1s

TOP 5 LAYER 1 Blockchains:
Ethereum ($ETH)
The first blockchain to introduce programmable, general-purpose smart contracts. Many decentralized projects are built on Ethereum, making it the home of DeFi.

Solana ($SOL)
Known for fast transaction processing and low fees, Solana is a favorite for NFTs, memes, DePIN projects, and real-time apps.

Cardano ($ADA)
Founded by an Ethereum co-founder, Cardano is research-driven and academic in approach. It aims to offer a more secure, scalable, and energy-efficient alternative to Ethereum.

Sui ($SUI)
A high-speed Layer 1 built for scalability, created by ex-Meta engineers. Dubbed a “Solana killer” for its super-fast transactions and design focused on mass adoption.

Algorand ($ALGO)
Built for fast transactions and minimal fees, with strong enterprise and real-world adoption. Algorand is a go-to choice for governments and institutions, powering projects like CBDCs and secure healthcare data management.

Why Invest in Layer 1s?

Think of investing in Layer 1s like investing in Apple, Android, or Windows in the early days of the internet. You’re not betting on one app—you’re betting on the infrastructure.

That’s why including a Layer 1 in your crypto portfolio makes sense—it’s the infrastructure powering the entire ecosystem.

🔍️ Inner Watchlist

$HYPE
$GRASS
$COOKIE
$ENA
$ALGO
$ZEUS
$VINE

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🧑‍💻 Question from a reader

Q: I am not really interested in crypto, but I don’t want to miss out

A: It's important to know about any asset you are investing in. Here are some things to think about:

1. Start by focusing on bitcoin and other big cryptocurrencies if you don't want to follow all the changing trends.

2. Learn how to keep your crypto safe and understand the best times to buy or sell.

3. Remember, markets can go up (bull markets) or down (bear markets).

4. Decide when you want to sell or if you want to keep your investment for a long time.

🧑‍💻 Who We Are

We’re a small squad of crypto natives — traders, builders, and research freaks who are deep in the trenches with a wealth of knowledge of the crypto market. We use AI tools, real-time data and community intel to stay ahead.

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Till next time,