The latest rally has seen Cardano back in the spotlight, at least for a moment. After years of underperformance, Cardano seemed to be gaining momentum. However, under the surface, the network faces major issues. Split leadership, slow development, and weak adoption all plague the network. This is why it is very unlikely that Cardano will outperform a new AI altcoin that’s just emerging.

Since its launch, Polkadot has been one of the most promising blockchain networks. Built with robust and scalable architecture, the network was one of the potential “Ethereum-killers”. Years later, few traders are convinced.

Pepe (PEPE) took the market by storm, surging by over 10,000% between 2023 and 2024. However, in the current state of the crypto landscape, Pepe is struggling to remain relevant, as investors’ attention is shifting toward utility-driven projects, such as Tron (TRX), Bonk (BONK), and Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET).

Despite its historical performance achievements, Solana left many potential users without the tools to utilize the platform effectively. In response to these challenges, newer blockchain projects, like Elluminex, have emerged, focusing on enhancing user accessibility and experience.