GITNUXREPORT 2025

Web3 Statistics

Web3 market explosively grows, transforming blockchain, NFTs, DeFi, and gaming industries.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global Web3 market size was valued at approximately $4.66 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $81.5 billion by 2030

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Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols locked over $80 billion in assets as of mid-2023

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The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols surpassed $80 billion, marking a significant growth from previous years

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The NFT market experienced an all-time high sales volume of over $25 billion in 2022

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The total revenue generated from blockchain-based gaming was projected to surpass $3 billion in 2023, indicating a booming industry segment

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Over 80% of institutional investors have shown increased interest in Web3 assets since 2022, signaling mainstream financial acceptance

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The total count of blockchain-based identities or DID (Decentralized Identifiers) surpassed 100 million in 2023, indicating growth in digital identity solutions

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The total transaction volume in NFT marketplaces exceeded $30 billion in 2022, reflecting high market activity

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Over $200 billion worth of cryptocurrencies were transacted on Web3 platforms in 2022, showing high liquidity

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The percentage of Web3 startups focusing on enterprise solutions increased by 40% in 2023, signaling enterprise adoption

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The annual transaction count for blockchain-based supply chain solutions reached over 250 million in 2023, up from 50 million in 2021, reflecting expanding supply chain uses

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Market share for decentralized exchanges (DEXs) accounted for about 30% of total crypto trading volume in 2022, increasing from 10% in 2020, demonstrating growth in DeFi trading

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The total value of metaverse-related assets linked to Web3 surpassed $500 billion in 2023, indicating significant investment

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The global Web3 enterprise application market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 34% through 2030, reaching over $150 billion

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The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies linked to Web3 projects exceeded $2.5 trillion in 2023, up from $700 billion in 2021, demonstrating overall growth

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The total investment in Web3 startups reached approximately $22 billion globally in 2022, with the majority from institutional investors

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Web3-enabled decentralized social tokens surged in market cap, reaching over $1 billion collectively in 2023, indicating growing social token interest

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On average, Web3 projects raised over $15 million per funding round in 2022, indicating significant investor confidence

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The number of active peer-to-peer Web3 marketplaces increased by 150% from 2021 to 2023, supporting decentralized exchanges

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The number of NFTs sold in 2022 exceeded 10 million, showing a growth of over 300% compared to 2020

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Gaming-related blockchain applications account for over 35% of all active Web3 dApps, highlighting the gaming industry’s contribution

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The average holding period for NFTs increased from 3 months in 2021 to over 6 months in 2023, showing investor engagement duration

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The number of digital collectible trades related to Web3 increased by 400% from 2020 to 2023, highlighting rising interest

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Over 3 million active blockchain wallets are reportedly involved in Web3 activities as of 2023

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Approximately 45% of Web3 users are between the ages of 25 and 34, indicating a youthful user base

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Over 60% of Web3 users are crypto holders, highlighting the close link between crypto ownership and Web3 activity

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The number of daily active Web3 users reached an estimated 4 million in 2023, demonstrating increasing adoption

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The number of active DeFi users grew by approximately 60% from 2022 to 2023, reaching over 4 million

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The adoption of non-custodial wallets among Web3 users surpassed 65% in 2023, facilitating user-controlled digital assets

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Approximately 55% of Web3 users prefer decentralized social media platforms over traditional ones, showing user preference for decentralization

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The proportion of women involved in Web3 projects increased from 8% in 2021 to 20% in 2023, showing improvement in diversity

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The global Web3 gaming user base is estimated to reach 500 million users by 2025, reflecting industry potential

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The number of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) has increased to over 5,000 worldwide in 2023

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Ethereum remains the leading Web3 blockchain platform, hosting over 70% of all active decentralized applications (dApps)

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Over 25,000 new Web3 projects were launched in 2022, reflecting rapid industry growth

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Over 50% of Web3 developers are based in North America and Europe, indicating regional concentration

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The use of layer 2 scaling solutions increased by 150% in 2022, addressing scalability issues across Web3 platforms

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The number of Web3-related job postings increased by over 200% between 2021 and 2023, reflecting industry growth

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The number of Web3-related patents filed globally increased by 50% in 2022, demonstrating technological innovation

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Over 1,500 Web3-focused venture capital deals were completed globally in 2022, indicating strong investor interest

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The number of blockchain developers working on Web3 projects increased by over 60% between 2021 and 2023, showing rising developer interest

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The proportion of Web3 applications using cross-chain technology grew by 70% in 2022, emphasizing interoperability efforts

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Approximately 40% of Web3 projects are built on Ethereum, with Binance Smart Chain, Solana, and Polygon being other popular platforms

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The total number of Web3-related courses and educational programs increased by over 300% from 2021 to 2023, indicating growing educational interest

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The total number of Web3 patents filed in China increased by approximately 75% in 2022, signifying innovation

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More than 200 blockchain-based social media platforms and decentralized apps (dApps) were active worldwide in 2023, indicating diversification of use cases

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Over 70% of Web3 developers are interested in integrating AI and machine learning into blockchain projects by 2024, indicating future technological convergence

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The number of active Web3 DAOs increased fourfold between 2020 and 2023, reaching over 5,000 organizations worldwide

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The use of token gating and access controls in Web3 platforms increased by 80% in 2022, enhancing community engagement

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The number of Web3 developer conferences and hackathons increased by 250% between 2021 and 2023, reflecting industry enthusiasm

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Over 90% of blockchain-based gaming apps are built on Ethereum-compatible networks, with Solana and Polygon gaining significant traction

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The number of countries with active Web3 blockchain education initiatives increased from 15 in 2021 to over 40 in 2023, supporting workforce development

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The average transaction fee on Ethereum decreased by about 30% in early 2023, improving usability

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The number of countries with active Web3 regulatory frameworks increased from 10 to over 30 by 2023, reflecting regulatory growth

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The number of Web3-related hack attempts increased by 125% from 2021 to 2023, highlighting security challenges

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Over 85% of Web3 projects integrate some form of decentralized identity verification, improving security and user control

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The adoption rate of identity and reputation protocols in Web3 increased by 65% in 2023, indicating emphasis on security and trust

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The percentage of Web3 projects utilizing interoperability solutions like Polkadot or Cosmos increased to 50% in 2023, emphasizing cross-chain connectivity

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The percentage of Web3 platforms employing privacy-preserving technologies, such as zero-knowledge proofs, increased by 70% in 2022, highlighting privacy advancements

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Key Highlights

The global Web3 market size was valued at approximately $4.66 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $81.5 billion by 2030
Over 3 million active blockchain wallets are reportedly involved in Web3 activities as of 2023
The number of NFTs sold in 2022 exceeded 10 million, showing a growth of over 300% compared to 2020
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols locked over $80 billion in assets as of mid-2023
Approximately 45% of Web3 users are between the ages of 25 and 34, indicating a youthful user base
Over 60% of Web3 users are crypto holders, highlighting the close link between crypto ownership and Web3 activity
The number of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) has increased to over 5,000 worldwide in 2023
The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols surpassed $80 billion, marking a significant growth from previous years
Ethereum remains the leading Web3 blockchain platform, hosting over 70% of all active decentralized applications (dApps)
The NFT market experienced an all-time high sales volume of over $25 billion in 2022
Over 25,000 new Web3 projects were launched in 2022, reflecting rapid industry growth
The number of daily active Web3 users reached an estimated 4 million in 2023, demonstrating increasing adoption
Over 50% of Web3 developers are based in North America and Europe, indicating regional concentration

Web3 is rapidly transforming the digital landscape, with industry valuations soaring from $4.66 billion in 2022 to a projected $81.5 billion by 2030, driven by over 4 million active users and groundbreaking developments across NFTs, DeFi, DAOs, and blockchain gaming.

Market Size and Financial Metrics

The global Web3 market size was valued at approximately $4.66 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $81.5 billion by 2030
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols locked over $80 billion in assets as of mid-2023
The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols surpassed $80 billion, marking a significant growth from previous years
The NFT market experienced an all-time high sales volume of over $25 billion in 2022
The total revenue generated from blockchain-based gaming was projected to surpass $3 billion in 2023, indicating a booming industry segment
Over 80% of institutional investors have shown increased interest in Web3 assets since 2022, signaling mainstream financial acceptance
The total count of blockchain-based identities or DID (Decentralized Identifiers) surpassed 100 million in 2023, indicating growth in digital identity solutions
The total transaction volume in NFT marketplaces exceeded $30 billion in 2022, reflecting high market activity
Over $200 billion worth of cryptocurrencies were transacted on Web3 platforms in 2022, showing high liquidity
The percentage of Web3 startups focusing on enterprise solutions increased by 40% in 2023, signaling enterprise adoption
The annual transaction count for blockchain-based supply chain solutions reached over 250 million in 2023, up from 50 million in 2021, reflecting expanding supply chain uses
Market share for decentralized exchanges (DEXs) accounted for about 30% of total crypto trading volume in 2022, increasing from 10% in 2020, demonstrating growth in DeFi trading
The total value of metaverse-related assets linked to Web3 surpassed $500 billion in 2023, indicating significant investment
The global Web3 enterprise application market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 34% through 2030, reaching over $150 billion
The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies linked to Web3 projects exceeded $2.5 trillion in 2023, up from $700 billion in 2021, demonstrating overall growth
The total investment in Web3 startups reached approximately $22 billion globally in 2022, with the majority from institutional investors
Web3-enabled decentralized social tokens surged in market cap, reaching over $1 billion collectively in 2023, indicating growing social token interest
On average, Web3 projects raised over $15 million per funding round in 2022, indicating significant investor confidence
The number of active peer-to-peer Web3 marketplaces increased by 150% from 2021 to 2023, supporting decentralized exchanges

Market Size and Financial Metrics Interpretation

Web3's explosive growth, from a $4.66 billion market in 2022 inching toward $81.5 billion by 2030, with over $200 billion transacted and key sectors like DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise solutions skyrocketing — all while institutional investors and digital identities embrace decentralization — reveals that the decentralized future is not just a hype but a rapidly mainstreaming financial and social revolution.

NFTs and Digital Assets

The number of NFTs sold in 2022 exceeded 10 million, showing a growth of over 300% compared to 2020
Gaming-related blockchain applications account for over 35% of all active Web3 dApps, highlighting the gaming industry’s contribution
The average holding period for NFTs increased from 3 months in 2021 to over 6 months in 2023, showing investor engagement duration
The number of digital collectible trades related to Web3 increased by 400% from 2020 to 2023, highlighting rising interest

NFTs and Digital Assets Interpretation

As Web3's digital economy goes from novelty to necessity, the soaring NFT sales, gaming dominance, longer investor holds, and explosive collectible trades collectively underscore a growing mainstream acceptance and deeper engagement with decentralized assets.

User Adoption and Demographics

Over 3 million active blockchain wallets are reportedly involved in Web3 activities as of 2023
Approximately 45% of Web3 users are between the ages of 25 and 34, indicating a youthful user base
Over 60% of Web3 users are crypto holders, highlighting the close link between crypto ownership and Web3 activity
The number of daily active Web3 users reached an estimated 4 million in 2023, demonstrating increasing adoption
The number of active DeFi users grew by approximately 60% from 2022 to 2023, reaching over 4 million
The adoption of non-custodial wallets among Web3 users surpassed 65% in 2023, facilitating user-controlled digital assets
Approximately 55% of Web3 users prefer decentralized social media platforms over traditional ones, showing user preference for decentralization
The proportion of women involved in Web3 projects increased from 8% in 2021 to 20% in 2023, showing improvement in diversity
The global Web3 gaming user base is estimated to reach 500 million users by 2025, reflecting industry potential

User Adoption and Demographics Interpretation

As Web3's vibrant youth-driven ecosystem, now boasting over 3 million wallets and a 60% rise in DeFi users, underscores a burgeoning shift towards decentralization—fuelled by crypto enthusiasts, empowered non-custodial wallets, and an emerging diverse community—while global Web3 gaming set to captivate half a billion users by 2025 signals that the decentralized future isn't just coming, it's already here.

Web3 Development and Ecosystem Growth

The number of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) has increased to over 5,000 worldwide in 2023
Ethereum remains the leading Web3 blockchain platform, hosting over 70% of all active decentralized applications (dApps)
Over 25,000 new Web3 projects were launched in 2022, reflecting rapid industry growth
Over 50% of Web3 developers are based in North America and Europe, indicating regional concentration
The use of layer 2 scaling solutions increased by 150% in 2022, addressing scalability issues across Web3 platforms
The number of Web3-related job postings increased by over 200% between 2021 and 2023, reflecting industry growth
The number of Web3-related patents filed globally increased by 50% in 2022, demonstrating technological innovation
Over 1,500 Web3-focused venture capital deals were completed globally in 2022, indicating strong investor interest
The number of blockchain developers working on Web3 projects increased by over 60% between 2021 and 2023, showing rising developer interest
The proportion of Web3 applications using cross-chain technology grew by 70% in 2022, emphasizing interoperability efforts
Approximately 40% of Web3 projects are built on Ethereum, with Binance Smart Chain, Solana, and Polygon being other popular platforms
The total number of Web3-related courses and educational programs increased by over 300% from 2021 to 2023, indicating growing educational interest
The total number of Web3 patents filed in China increased by approximately 75% in 2022, signifying innovation
More than 200 blockchain-based social media platforms and decentralized apps (dApps) were active worldwide in 2023, indicating diversification of use cases
Over 70% of Web3 developers are interested in integrating AI and machine learning into blockchain projects by 2024, indicating future technological convergence
The number of active Web3 DAOs increased fourfold between 2020 and 2023, reaching over 5,000 organizations worldwide
The use of token gating and access controls in Web3 platforms increased by 80% in 2022, enhancing community engagement
The number of Web3 developer conferences and hackathons increased by 250% between 2021 and 2023, reflecting industry enthusiasm
Over 90% of blockchain-based gaming apps are built on Ethereum-compatible networks, with Solana and Polygon gaining significant traction
The number of countries with active Web3 blockchain education initiatives increased from 15 in 2021 to over 40 in 2023, supporting workforce development

Web3 Development and Ecosystem Growth Interpretation

As Web3's ecosystem explodes—boasting over 5,000 DAOs, a 200% surge in job postings, and a dozen new projects daily—it's clear that blockchain innovation is not just a decentralized dream but a global, bustling reality fuelled by developer enthusiasm, rising patents, and an educational arms race, all poised on the cusp of mainstream integration and technological convergence.

Web3 Infrastructure, Regulation, and Security

The average transaction fee on Ethereum decreased by about 30% in early 2023, improving usability
The number of countries with active Web3 regulatory frameworks increased from 10 to over 30 by 2023, reflecting regulatory growth
The number of Web3-related hack attempts increased by 125% from 2021 to 2023, highlighting security challenges
Over 85% of Web3 projects integrate some form of decentralized identity verification, improving security and user control
The adoption rate of identity and reputation protocols in Web3 increased by 65% in 2023, indicating emphasis on security and trust
The percentage of Web3 projects utilizing interoperability solutions like Polkadot or Cosmos increased to 50% in 2023, emphasizing cross-chain connectivity
The percentage of Web3 platforms employing privacy-preserving technologies, such as zero-knowledge proofs, increased by 70% in 2022, highlighting privacy advancements

Web3 Infrastructure, Regulation, and Security Interpretation

As Web3 matures—seeing lower fees, broader regulation, enhanced security measures, and increased interoperability—the ecosystem is simultaneously confronting a surge in hacking attempts and pioneering privacy innovations, underscoring a dynamic balance between opportunity and risk on the path to mainstream adoption.