🔍 Why These Made the List
1. Bitcoin – Still projected #1 due to institutional adoption and its "digital gold" status
2. Ethereum – Leader in smart contracts/DeFi; ETH 2.0 upgrades make it a contender
3. Cardano – Research-first proof‑of‑stake blockchain predicting strong 2030 presence
4. Solana – Fast, low‑fee blockchain with high throughput and growing ecosystem
5. Polkadot – Interoperability-focused multichain framework with parachains
6. Chainlink – Leading oracle network essential for DeFi and smart contracts
7. Avalanche – Rapid DeFi growth and custom blockchain support
8. Binance Coin – Utility token of the Binance ecosystem and BSC
9. Ripple (XRP) – Cross‑border transfer champion with banking integration
10. VeChain or Litecoin – VeChain strong in supply chain; Litecoin often makes top‑10 forecasts