According to Web3 Industry Report 2025, more than 3,000 active startups are currently operating in the space, growing at over 28% per year, according to Startus Insights.
While artificial intelligence continues to dominate investor priorities, Web3 startups are quietly building real-world use cases, raising millions and implementing strategic acquisitions.
There are some of the most promising Web3 and Crypto startups to track in the coming months.
Everminer: Permanent Bitcoin Mining Agreement
Everminer has introduced a new concept to Perpetual Bitcoin Mining Contracts, a Crypto Mining. With a one-time payment, users will receive ongoing Bitcoin rewards through their purchases of “Everhashes.”
Founder Max Matriniski describes it as “similar to cloud mining, but with a fundamental difference. There is no time limit.”
“You can buy as many Everhash as you want and they will continue mining indefinitely. Unlike most cloud contracts, these are tradable assets with liquidity in our own internal market,” he added.
The platform targets non-technical users by simplifying access and increasing transparency.
“When we sell Everhash, we reinvest that money into more mining equipment. “That spare is a chain that is exposed in the chain. Today, we have over 1.5 BTC. That’s just the beginning.”
Marsbase: Secondary market for tokenized private assets
Marsbase operates as a decentralized secondary market for illiquid Web3 assets such as SAFTS, SAFE, locked tokens, and RWA.
With its $1.8 billion listed assets and trading volumes over $60 million, it is positioned as a key infrastructure for the next phase of tokenization.
“We’re helping businesses that are already big but not ready for traditional IPOs,” said co-founder Dennis. “If they don’t have tokens yet, we will allow them to raise capital through tokenized IPOs on the blockchain.”
Approximately 70% of Marsbase transactions occur in stores. The remaining 30% comes from sectors such as real estate, infrastructure and entertainment.
“Our clients range from funds seeking partial exit before vesting to founders looking for strategic liquidity. We have also worked with film studios linked to Marvel and Bollywood, as well as game studios backed by epic games,” explained Dennis.
AIRBTC: Bitcoin-powered travel platform
AirBTC is a peer-to-peer accommodation platform where users pay only in Bitcoin.
Over 500 listed properties in El Salvador (15% of which are located in El Salvador, aiming to reduce international travel by eliminating exchange and bank charges.
“We’re solving the real problems people face while traveling,” founder Seifert said. “The process is instantaneous and very simple.”
He said the future of the platform includes broader payment support. “In addition to Bitcoin, we plan to accept credit cards and stubcoin soon.”
Digital nomads are a major user base, but AirBTC also targets everyday travelers.
“For example, Russian families may struggle with using Airbnb or submitting international relocations,” Seifert said. “With AIRBTC, you can book a place to stay using your USDT wallet.”
The company is currently expanding in Latin America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia, and continues to focus on El Salvador, Costa Rica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Payment Pin: Crypto Payment Infrastructure Expands in Latin America
PIN TO PAY is a consumer brand from Uant, a company that offers Crypto-Native Financial Infrastructure. The tools include Telegram-based wallets and white-label APIs for businesses that are trying to bypass intermediaries such as Visas and Mastercard.
“We offer one of the most complete payment solutions on the market,” said co-founder Guntis Siugals. “It includes consumer tools and APIs for businesses that want to meet modern demand.”
Siugals said Latin America is a key focus of growth. “Countryes like Brazil and Mexico are dynamic markets with strong digital adoption,” he said. “PIX is a global benchmark and will be integrated into our services.”
He added that the company is planning to take a local approach. “We want to enter countries with respect to their culture and needs.”
One Way Block: Automate Live OPS for Game Studios
One Way Block (OWB) aims to reduce the cost and complexity of running online games by replacing manual operations with AI-powered systems. Its key product, AI Game Master (AI GM), automates events in real time based on player behavior.
“When you start a game, you usually need a large team to run A/B tests, adjust the parameters, and create events,” said co-founder and CTO Slav Pankratov. “It’s expensive and time-consuming. Our tools replace that team with a more efficient, automated system.”
OWB’s own game, Clash of Coins, serves as a testbed for AI systems. The browser-based strategy game has over 500,000 registered users and 30,000 daily active users.
“Our AI Game Masters act like a designer 24/7,” Pankratov explained. “If we detect that gameplay is boring, we will automatically trigger events like bomb storms and viruses to re-engage the player.”
After raising a $750,000 seed round, the Crypto startup is now aiming to close the seed round and expand its toolset.
Nebula3 GameFi: Turn Web2 Indie Hits into Web3 Games
Nebula3 GameFi offers top-performing indie games to the Web3 ecosystem from web2 platforms such as the App Store, Play Store, and Steam. Add token economy, wallet integration and digital asset systems to your verified games.
Founder Jun Seo says the company has already achieved strong traction. “We have over 630,000 users and 191,000 connected wallets, and we use only one game.”
There are currently nine more titles adapted, each with proven Web2 performance. The startup model is capital efficient, rebuilding each game on Web3 for around $50,000, and often develops a joint development partnership with game studios.
“We aim to expand our library of games with modern monetization and engagement mechanics,” SEO said.
The team previously generated $13 million on traditional game revenue and $40 million downloads.
Currently, during the pre-seeding stage, Nebula3 raised $2 million, with a token price of $0.02 and no vesting period. The Round values the project at a $20 million FDV.
Overall, AI could control funding headlines, but Web3 startups are currently running on the much-anticipated utility. These companies are building transparent systems, real-world integration, and sustainable business models.
Six exciting web3 startups have first appeared in 2025 to watch.
