Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) has launched with a fully operational infrastructure, supported by $100 million in development and $20 million in global infrastructure investments. The project aims to provide a complete working system from the outset, featuring a fair on-chain auction and Proof Pods for verifiable AI tasks. The whitelist for ZKP's presale is now open. In contrast, Hedera (HBAR) has seen a 36% decline in 2025, and Cardano (ADA) is only partially recovering from a mid-year dip. Both projects are facing challenges in ecosystem growth and real-world adoption, highlighting the competitive landscape in the blockchain sector.