In February 2025, gaming activity on layer-2 (L2) blockchains surged significantly, with some chains reporting over 20,000% growth in daily unique active wallets (dAUWs). Major contributors to this rise included games like Treasure Ship and Evermoon, which saw approximately 72,000 and 32,000 unique active wallets, respectively. Despite this uptick in gaming activity, the overall number of daily unique active wallets dropped by 16% month-over-month, totaling around 5.8 million, indicating a shift in trader focus toward decentralized finance (DeFi) amidst market uncertainties. Total blockchain gaming investments increased to $55 million, up 243% from January. However, industry leaders expressed concern over the recycling of existing capital, pointing out a lack of new investment in the sector. The dominant blockchains for gaming activity included opBNB, Aptos, and Nebula, highlighting a thriving yet challenging environment for blockchain gaming as it navigates the complex interplay between gaming and DeFi sectors.

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