U.S. Leads NFT Transaction Volume
2025-11-17The U.S. accounted for 41% of global NFT transaction volume in 2025, driven by activity on Layer 2 networks. Gaming and NFT transactions on Layer 2 rose 42% year-over-year.
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The U.S. accounted for 41% of global NFT transaction volume in 2025, driven by activity on Layer 2 networks. Gaming and NFT transactions on Layer 2 rose 42% year-over-year.
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