Web3 Deep Dive: NFTs, DeFi, and Cryptocurrency Explained podcast.

Hey crypto fam, it’s Crypto Willy here—your blockchain bestie, back with the latest Web3 Deep Dive. Buckle up, because the week leading up to July 8, 2025, has dropped some eye-opening news across NFTs, DeFi, and the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency.

Let’s kick off with NFTs. Data from Coin World this week turned a few heads: NFT trading volumes actually fell 45% quarter-over-quarter, but—get this—sales surged by a whopping 78%. What’s going on? Basically, average prices have dropped, so more folks are scooping up NFTs, especially in the art sector, where sales shot up 400% despite a 51% volume dip. Lower entry prices are making those once price-gated digital collectibles way more accessible. Domain NFTs are having a moment too, especially on the TON blockchain where Telegram users are snapping up anonymous, number-based domains—think private, SIM-free digital handles. PANews chimed in that the NFT sector clocked a 10.44% rise in weekly trading volume to $136.5 million, signaling potential for sustained growth.

Looking forward, the NFT ecosystem is evolving fast. Exploding Topics notes a rise in “tangible” and rare NFTs, with AI-powered collections trending higher. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s Ordinals protocol is bringing NFTs right onto Bitcoin blocks, giving Ethereum a run for dominance. If you’re hunting for new drops, keep your eyes peeled for collections like OWL on Bitcoin Ordinals and Synthetic Bloom by 0009 on Ethereum. The gaming and access-token use cases are expanding, and major brands are still doubling down on NFT tech.

Now, let’s shift to DeFi and the broader crypto market. According to Binance’s July 2025 Market Insights, total crypto market capitalization grew 2.62% in June. That’s modest, but notable given serious volatility kicked off by Middle East tensions. Bitcoin briefly dipped below that psychological $100k line but bounced back, taking market dominance to 65%—its highest since 2021. Interest in ETFs is driving institutional inflows, especially into Bitcoin and Ethereum. For DeFi, the field looks like it’s moving from pure speculation to sustainable, long-term models. Selectivity is the name of the game, so DYOR (do your own research) is more important than ever.

Zooming in on coins catching the spotlight: Solana (SOL) stayed strong, hovering around $150.84 after the launch of a major staking ETF with $33 million in first-day volume—a big win for mainstream legitimacy. Arctic Pablo Coin (APC) is making waves too, with a clever token-burn system and a presale that’s already into phase 30. Over on Stellar (XLM), there’s buzz about a possible PayPal partnership that could push XLM above $0.50 by 2026.

The one theme running through it all? Resilience and adaptability. Institutions are getting in, regulations are catching up, and innovative tech—like AI, Ordinals, and novel tokenomics—is opening new opportunities every week.

Alright, that’s it for this week’s Web3 Deep Dive with yours truly, Crypto Willy. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to come back next week for more, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. For more on me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Stay curious and keep stacking those sats!

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