In the early months of 2018, several "third-generation" blockchains outperformed mainstream assets before the bears took full control.
Despite massive price drops, these assets remained the preferred choice for long-term investors due to their network strength and institutional interest.
: One of the few survivors that maintained significant utility. It launched in mid-2017 and saw a 19% gain in the first six weeks of 2018, driven by Binance's rapid expansion and trading fee discounts.