CoinGecko co-founder Bobby Ong said the crypto market saw a surge in new token creation in January, minting 600,000 new tokens, compared with 50,000 tokens minted every month from 2022 to 2023. Increased 12 times. The acceleration of token creation began in the fourth quarter of 2024; the monthly minting number reached 400,000 before jumping to record levels in January. Blockchain networks and DEXs are also increasing rapidly. Data shows that about 5 to 10 new chains are online every month, and the number of new chains peaked at 17 in May 2024. In addition, 89 new DEXs were tracked in March 2024 alone. Market analysts warn that the surge could lead to a dispersed liquidity. In response to concerns about market impact, Ong acknowledged the potential drawback: “There are too many tokens, and each one distracts traders from limited attention and liquidity. That’s why we haven’t seen the previous few cycles The sharp rise."