In the first half of 2025, a quiet competition for the ranking of public chains centered around stablecoins has begun. Stablecoins are no longer just a payment tool; they have become an important indicator of the health of the public chain ecosystem and a key battleground for major public chains vying for market share. Over the past year, the total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $245 billion, driven by fierce competition among 12 major public chains in terms of strength and ambition.
Stablecoins Become Market Focus, Public Chain Ranking Landscape Reconfigured
Stablecoins are no longer just a supporting element in trading pairs. As the most stable form of asset accumulation in the crypto market, they directly reflect each public chain’s ability to attract capital. In this silent competition for public chain rankings, traditional giants and emerging forces have already begun to clash.
Ethereum still firmly controls half of the stablecoin ecosystem, with a market cap exceeding $122.5 billion, accounting for 50% of the global stablecoin issuance. However, this leading advantage is being eroded—USDC issuance on Ethereum has been in the past