If you're keeping tabs on the crypto market, you've probably noticed some wild swings lately. A recent post from Token Terminal highlights the top performers over the past 90 days among coins with a market cap over $100 million. Leading the pack is Zcash (ZEC), a privacy-focused blockchain that's skyrocketed by a whopping 437%. That's the kind of gain that turns heads, especially in a space where volatility is the norm.

Right behind it is Apex Protocol (APEX), a derivative exchange that's up 329%, showing how decentralized finance (DeFi) tools are still drawing serious interest. Then there's Merlin Chain (MERL), an L2 blockchain solution, climbing 151%. But what caught our eye here at Meme Insider—where we dive deep into meme tokens and broader blockchain trends—are the NFT-related projects making waves.

Zora (ZORA), an NFT marketplace, snagged the fourth spot with a 134% increase. If you're into digital collectibles or meme-inspired art, Zora's platform is a go-to for creators and collectors alike. It's built on Ethereum and focuses on making NFT minting and trading more accessible, which ties nicely into the meme culture that often spawns viral digital assets.

Diving deeper into the list, BitDAO (BIT) in asset management is up 127%, followed by Mantle (MNT), another L2 blockchain, at 124%. Orderly Network (ORDER) and Synthetix (SNX), both derivative exchanges, are holding strong with gains around 112% and 111%. These platforms enable leveraged trading and synthetic assets, which can amplify returns (or losses) in the fast-paced crypto world.

Lower down, we see Lava Network (LAVA) and Sanctum (CLOUD) with solid upticks—98% and 62% respectively. Sanctum's focus on liquid staking means users can stake their assets while still using them elsewhere, a handy feature for anyone juggling multiple DeFi strategies.

Not everything's green, though. Projects like Numerai (NMR) and deBridge (DBR) show more modest gains around 44% and 43%, while BNB Chain (BNB) and Cronos (CRO) are up about 41% and 17%. On the flip side, some like Metaplex (MPLX) and Shuffle (SHFL) dipped 39% and 39%, but Metaplex—another NFT powerhouse on Solana—still deserves a shoutout. It's the backbone for many Solana-based NFTs, including those meme tokens that pop up overnight and capture the community's imagination.

What does this mean for meme token fans? While this list isn't exclusively memes, the strong showing from NFT marketplaces like Zora and Metaplex hints at a resurgence in creative, community-driven assets. Meme tokens often thrive in these ecosystems, where low barriers to entry let anyone launch the next big viral hit. If you're building or investing in blockchain, keeping an eye on these trends can help spot where the next opportunities might lie.

For more on how these shifts impact meme tokens and the latest in blockchain tech, stick around Meme Insider. We've got breakdowns, knowledge bases, and updates to keep you ahead in this ever-evolving space. Check out Token Terminal's original post for the full scoop.