March was a pivotal month for the Flow ecosystem, marking major advancements across DeFi, NFTs, community engagement, and developer adoption. From record-breaking Total Value Locked (TVL) to Flow’s massive presence at ETHDenver, the first quarter of 2025 showcased Flow’s accelerating momentum.
Go with the Flow
The results speak for themselves:
- #1 fastest-growing Layer 1 by active developers in the past 90 days.
- #2 most-built-on protocol at the ETHDenver Hackathon, second only to Base.
- Messari’s Q4 Flow Report highlighted massive TVL growth and a huge increase in active addresses.
- Over 700 million total transactions processed on Flow—on the path to 1 billion!
- NBA Top Shot launched on OpenSea, trending within hours.
What’s Flowin’
DeFi on Flow Hits New Heights
Flow’s DeFi ecosystem has never been stronger. With record-breaking TVL, major liquidity inflows, and new platforms gaining traction, Flow’s decentralized financial ecosystem is expanding at an unprecedented pace. Here’s what’s been driving the surge:
- ATH Total Value Locked: Flow’s DeFi TVL hit an all-time high of ~$50 million.
- Stargate Integration: Since February, $18.5M+ has been bridged into Flow EVM, expanding liquidity across the ecosystem.
- Flow Strategy launched: In just a week, the Flow Strategy team managed to acquire over 2 million in staked FLOW.
- StableKitty Surge: StableKitty’s TVL jumped 400%+, reaching a new high of $11.4 million, showing the increased stablecoin adoption on Flow.
Messari’s Q4 Report Highlights Flow’s Growth
This month saw the release of the Messari Q4 2024 report. It confirms what many in the ecosystem have been experiencing firsthand: Flow is rapidly scaling, with key metrics showing massive growth across DeFi, user activity, and NFTs. The network’s speed and efficiency continue to improve, making it an increasingly attractive option for builders and users alike.
Here’s some key highlights from the report:
- TVL Growth: +91.6% QoQ
- Daily Active Addresses: +47.8% QoQ
- NFT Trading Volume: +26.7% QoQ
- Flow block times reduced to just 800ms, making transactions faster than ever.
You can find the full report, and read more about what Messari said about Flow, here.
ETHDenver 2025: Flow Takes Center Stage
ETHDenver 2025 (February 23 - March 3) marked Flow’s first North America crypto conference participation since launching full EVM equivalence, and it was a massive success!
BUIDL Week: Hacking on Flow
At the ETHDenver Hackathon, Flow emerged as the most utilized Layer 1 blockchain of all entries and ranked second overall only to Base.
- #1 Most hacked on Layer 1 at the ETHDenver Hackathon, ranking second overall behind Base.
- 23% of all projects at ETHDenver were built on Flow.
- Flow’s hackathon finalist project leveraged Cadence to enhance an EVM app.
Flow Castle: The Ultimate Builder Hub
Flow took over a castle for the week, creating a dedicated space for our community to call home at ETH Denver. The castle was buzzing non-stop, with a range of activities:
- Over a dozen workshops & panels featuring thought leaders and ecosystem partners.
- A 24/7 co-working hub for builders, hackers, and networking.
- Exclusive experiences, like the Hibachi night with the Stand With Crypto community.
- VC pitches, networking sessions, social events, parties, and more!
Flow Scholars: Bringing the Community Together
One of Flow’s ongoing initiatives is the Flow Scholar program, which invites core community members to join the Flow team at events and be ambassadors on the ground.
- 12+ Flow Scholars were flown in, with accommodations, travel, and meals covered.
- Scholars participated in VC pitches, workshops, and the hackathon, giving them a chance to build and grow.
The highly sought-after Flow Denim Jackets were the talk of the event, with each scholar receiving a limited-edition Flow Denim Jacket!
Collectibles Milestones: Flow NFTs Break Records
Flow’s NFT ecosystem continues to thrive, with multiple collections hitting new milestones and breaking old records. From NBA Top Shot’s explosive debut on OpenSea to MFL’s long-term success, Flow-based collectibles are proving their staying power.
- NBA Top Shot on OpenSea:
- 21,000+ sales across 2,100+ traders in the first week.
- Top 3 trending collection on OpenSea within hours.
- MFL Achievements:
- Hit 100,000+ in lifetime NFT sales, proving long-term success.
- $3M+ in lifetime volume for Metaverse Football League.
- Flowty Marketplace:
- 1M+ total transactions, a major milestone.
- 50,000+ sales in a single week, setting a new all-time high.
- Disney Pinnacle:
- 8,500+ digital pins sold in a pop-up marketplace event, totaling $150K+ in volume.
- A single Tiana Disney Princess Vol.1 Digital Display Pin sold for $1,000.
展望未来
Flow isn’t just growing, it’s thriving. Whether you’re here to build, trade, or explore, the time to get started is now.
Want to dive deeper into Flow’s explosive growth? Check out Messari’s latest Flow report for an in-depth analysis of the network’s performance and future potential.
Ready to build? Join the Flow Discord or explore the Flow Developer Portal to get started today!
