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Arthur Hayes, BitMEX founder, predicts that most Layer-1 blockchains will fail, leaving only Ethereum and Solana as viable networks. He also forecasts the continuation of the bull market, driven by U.S. political factors, and a new trend towards privacy-focused cryptocurrencies in the coming year.

Monad, a new blockchain project promising high speed and decentralization, has seen its native MON token surge by 95% following its launch. The project aims to solve the blockchain trilemma by processing transactions quickly without sacrificing decentralization.

The newly launched Monad (MON) token has surged 80% since its debut, bucking the broader market trend. The Ethereum-compatible layer-1 blockchain is gaining significant traction, particularly among Dutch investors on the Bitvavo exchange.