Bitcoin and Ethereum can dominate cryptographic discourse, but the second half of 2025 promises to reward a class of different assets which is quietly based with usefulness while the Altcoin season is intensifying.
While capital is starting to turn into tokens that combine infrastructure, governance and conviviality, three underscores are emerging: Su, ARB, ARB and Gala. These tokens are often ignored in traditional stories, but their ecosystems, their user metrics and their future steps position them for a potential escape in Q3 and Q4.
SU: The L1 underestimated users
Suis has developed a separate approach among the blockchains of layer 1. Its structure based on objects and parallel execution support more quickly more scalable applications. Despite the offer of features such as ZKLOGIN and sponsored gas to improve the user experience, SU remains less discussed compared to networks like Ethereum or Solana.
Most infr have today assume that you are building alone.
The SUP battery assumes that you build together – in collaboration with users, data, other applications and agents.
It’s not just a new plumbing. It is a rethink of how software is supposed to work.
Here’s how
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– sui (@SuinetWork) July 17, 2025
This can change. In mid-2025, the total locked value (TVL) sur SUP exceeded $ 580 million, based on Defilma data. Activity in the Native DEFI platforms and early traction in Gamefi help to take momentum.
Applications such as Deepbook and the Navi protocol are active on the network, while its development environment based on travel attracts a targeted interest. With a market capitalization of more than $ 13 billion and increasing engagement levels, including 2.4 million interactions followed by Lunarcrush, follows an increased traction despite a limited media concentration.
SU is currently negotiated at $ 3.96, 66% compared to 30 days ago.
ARB: a governance token obtains strategic control
Arbitrum remains the main network Ethereum Layer 2 by TVL, but the ARB token has not reflected this force in its valuation. In July 2025, ARB had a market capitalization of $ 2.5 billion, even if Arbitrum provides more than $ 14 billion in assets and managed large volumes in its applications.
The difference is now the role of governance. The holders of tokens actively direct ecosystem decisions thanks to the DAO arbitrum, including a recent allowance of $ 200 million to support the development of games.
The deployment of the stylus, an upgrade allowing the use of programming languages such as Rust and C ++, can encourage a broader participation of developers. While the use of the protocol continues to develop and the monitoring of the Treasury of the DAO becomes more visible, ARB can begin to reflect its broader influence of the network.
Arbitrum (ARB) experienced an increase of 85% in the last month, driven by the Altcoin season, and is now negotiated at $ 0.48.
Gala: from speculative token to a platform asset
Gala, formerly largely exchanged during cycle 2021, focused on building a structured web 3 ecosystem.
The token now supports several functions between gala games, including payments at stake, NFT activity and node infrastructure. While media attention has faded since its early push, development within the platform continues.
In 2025, games such as Mirandus and Legends Reborn are approaching, while Gala Film and Gala Music won the support of creators. Galachain is regularly decentralized and the activity of the nodes is expanding. Gala now has a market capitalization of around $ 900 million.
However, community interaction increases. July saw 265,000 commitments and nearly 4,000 social mentions. If the wider Gamefi sector sees a renewal of interests, the multi-application approach to Gala can gain a new relevance.
The price of the gala has jumped 65% in the last 30 days and is currently negotiated at $ 0.02.
The case of asymmetrical increase
SUI, ARB and Gala offer practical utility with limited exposure. While the market continues to focus on the main tokens, these projects see measurable progress in the development and participation of users.
If the capital continues to move to assets focused on use cases during the Altcoin season, these under-recognition names could benefit from a renewed interest in the coming months.
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