Mantle Surges 1,600 as Chainlink Consolidates and Cold Wallet Promises 36x Presale Return

Late 2025 has seen a significant shift in the blockchain landscape, with Mantle, Chainlink, and Cold Wallet each carving out distinct roles that reflect broader trends in adoption, utility, and speculative momentum. Mantle, a Layer 2 solution, has experienced a surge in daily active addresses, rising from roughly 7,000 to over 120,000 in one month—a 1,600% increase. This spike in on-chain engagement has coincided with a price rise to a five-month high of approximately $0.88. The project has also benefited from reduced transaction costs and scalability improvements, making it a compelling alternative to Ethereum-based platforms like Arbitrum and Optimism. Developer activity and enterprise partnerships have further driven interest in its ecosystem [1].

Meanwhile, Chainlink (LINK) has entered a consolidation phase after a notable correction from its July high of $20.28. Currently trading between $13.50 and $17, the asset appears to be building a base that could serve as a launchpad for a more substantial move. Analysts have noted that the price action suggests a strategic cooldown rather than a breakdown, with the reclamation of a long-term descending resistance level adding weight to a potential retest of previous highs [1]. The asset’s growing role in cross-chain integrations and oracle services has further solidified its position in the broader DeFi infrastructure.

The most speculative and arguably most disruptive development of the year has come from Cold Wallet, a hardware wallet that has captured attention with a 36x gap between its presale price and its projected post-launch valuation. At a presale price of $0.00998, the project has already raised over $5.9 million, and it aims for a launch price of $0.3517. Cold Wallet distinguishes itself by offering cashback incentives for common user actions, including gas fees, swaps, and bridge transactions—effectively turning everyday activity into a reward cycle. This model has sparked discussions among investors about the potential for a 1000x return, though such forecasts remain highly speculative and are not backed by concrete data [1].

Cold Wallet’s approach represents a shift in how users interact with crypto wallets, moving beyond mere asset management to active participation and value generation. Its reward-based structure includes a tiered cashback system, referral incentives, and planned Layer 2 scaling to enhance performance. The model is designed to encourage consistent use, which in turn supports long-term value capture [1].

While Chainlink and Mantle remain within traditional price-driving models—relying on market sentiment and technical indicators—Cold Wallet is redefining the value proposition of crypto wallets. Its focus on user engagement and real-time incentives aligns with the industry’s broader move toward utility-driven adoption. As the sector continues to mature, the interplay between infrastructure innovation, data integrity solutions, and secure asset management will likely become more pronounced.

Source: [1] Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction Points to $7–$13 in 2–5 ... (https://coincentral.com/ripple-xrp-price-prediction-targets-7-13-in-the-next-2-5-months-while-pepetos-pepeto-forecast-signals-a-potential-10000-surge-in-2025/)