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May 20, 2025 3 mins
Web3 Deep Dive: NFTs, DeFi, and Cryptocurrency Explained podcast.

Hey everyone, Crypto Willy here! Buckle up for another Web3 Deep Dive, as I walk you through the freshest headlines and juiciest updates on NFTs, DeFi, and crypto over the past week.

Let’s kick off with the big news straight from the XRP ecosystem, where Nimanode is shaking things up. They’re launching a no-code AI agent builder right on the XRP Ledger, aiming to make Web3 automation accessible for anyone—no coding chops required. This is a massive step in bridging artificial intelligence with blockchain automation, opening doors for creators, businesses, and even NFT projects to automate tasks and workflows inside the XRP network. Imagine setting up NFT royalty payments, DeFi triggers, or smart contracts without touching a single line of code—Nimanode might just make that a reality.

Speaking of opening doors, MetaMask boss Dan Finlay just confirmed that MetaMask is finally bringing native Solana support this month. What does that mean? If you’re a Solana hodler, you’ll soon be able to store SOL tokens and jump into Solana dApps straight from MetaMask. This move could turbocharge cross-chain activity, especially for NFT collectors and DeFi users who’ve been juggling multiple wallets. Developers and power users are pretty hyped, as this could mean smoother workflows and a boom in Solana’s dApp and NFT scene.

Now, let’s talk coins and what’s hot in the Web3 space. Unstaked is the new darling of the month, drawing eyeballs for its wild ROI potential—some are whispering numbers like 600x. Traders are flocking to Unstaked, but the chatter doesn’t stop there. Toncoin is also on a tear, with whales snapping up chunks of TON, especially after the Toncoin Bridge was retired on May 10. This signals a renewed commitment to Toncoin’s native chain, and with the price hovering near $3.29 (after spiking earlier), analysts are already eyeing a potential run toward $4.35. If you’re tracking NFT projects or DeFi apps on Toncoin, keep your notifications on!

Arbitrum, another favorite for DeFi builders and NFT launches, just weathered a heavy dip but pulled off a 51% rally in a few days. The real buzz was around its big token unlock on May 16—almost 93 million ARB hit the market, worth about $43 million. While some feared a dump, many traders saw it as a play for fresh entries, and with continuous ecosystem growth, Arbitrum’s place as a Layer 2 leader looks solid.

And of course, we can’t skip the market giants. Bitcoin is flirting with its all-time high again, fueled by softer tariffs and potential rate cuts, while Ethereum is rallying hard, bringing a wave of altcoins along for the ride. Binance Research is noting a multi-year uptrend in Bitcoin dominance, and there’s a noticeable shift in on-chain value toward the application layer, meaning NFT, DeFi, and Web3 apps are getting more action than ever.

That’s your weekly Web3 rundown from Crypto Willy—NFTs, DeFi, coins, and major platform upgrades all in one whirlwind week. Stay tuned, stay curious, and as always, keep it decentralized!

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