HBAR Ecosystem Growing as Messari Releases ‘State of Hedera Q4 2024’ Report

For all those HBARians who are having a bad month, this story might help relieve some of the pressure.

The cryptocurrency market is known for its rapid shifts and surprising trends. While Bitcoin and Ethereum usually steal the limelight, other altcoins are quietly making significant strides. In a recent report by Messari, a leading provider of crypto market intelligence products, some interesting observations about HBAR were highlighted, offering a glimpse into the token's performance and the state of the Hedera ecosystem.

The report, titled 'State of Hedera Q4 2024', provides a comprehensive analysis of the Hedera network and its native token, HBAR. As the ecosystem continues to expand, there is a growing interest in understanding the key trends and developments that will shape the future of HBAR.

Key Highlights of the Messari Report:

- HBAR's market cap ranking has risen considerably, placing it among the top altcoins.

- By the end of Quarter 4 2024, 38.3 billion HBAR were in circulation, amounting to 76.6% of the total 50 billion supply.

- A significant portion of HBAR was reported to be staked, highlighting the focus on DeFi in the HBAR ecosystem.

- The HBAR Foundation’s DeFi growth initiative made liquid staking a priority.

- Staking is not yet mature on HBAR, but a small percentage of HBAR staked is receiving rewards on Hedera.

- The report also mentions the integration of major DeFi protocols and the expansion of stablecoins on Hedera.

Where Is HBAR Listed?

HBAR’s market cap has increased from 46th to 18th. This has led to HBAR listing higher on many exchanges than industry stalwarts like Polkadot or Uniswap.

At the end of Quarter 4 2025 there were 38.3 billion HBAR in circulation. This represents 76.6% of the total 50 billion supply. Of these HBARs 20.6 billion were reported to be staked. This is 54% of the current circulation of tokens.

The HBAR Foundation’s DeFi growth initiative made liquid staking a priority. Staking is not yet mature on HBAR, but 8.2% of HBAR staked is receiving rewards on Hedera.

Major DeFi expansion is a consistent message throughout the report. It highlights the growth of new protocols and integrations, pointing at increased usage and liquidity within the network.

Stablecoins is another area that Hedera has been commended for. Low fees and high scalability make Hedera stablecoins an appealing option for real-world transactions.

The report is consistent with the growth trajectory of HBAR. It highlights the growth of the ecosystem and the increase in popularity of the HBAR token. As a strong utility token, the future for HBAR is bright.

Author: Andy Samu

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Just last week Messari, the leading provider of crypto market intelligence products, released a report called ‘State of Hedera Q4 2024’. The report has been met with enthusiasm by the ecosystem.

State of Hedera Q4 2024 from @MessariCrypto is now available: https://t.co/qsqLX3wwrc pic.twitter.com/HsAQbtzaRh

In the report there were some key insights that were highlighted. These included the following news: HBAR's market cap ranking has risen considerably, placing it among the top altcoins by the end of 2024.

If one delves further into the report, there are more reasons for cheer.

HBAR’s market cap amongst other altcoins has increased from 46th to 18th. This has led to HBAR listing higher on many exchanges than industry stalwarts like Polkadot or Uniswap.

At the end of Quarter 4 2025 there were 38.3 billion HBAR in circulation. This represents 76.6% of the total 50 billion supply. Of these HBARs 20.6 billion were reported to be staked. This is 54% of the current circulation of tokens.

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