As of 2025, Lava Network has become a cornerstone infrastructure project in the blockchain ecosystem. This article explores Lava Network's journey from its airdrop announcement to its current status, covering its background, features, and structure. We'll examine its significant growth, supporting over 50 blockchains and processing 2+ billion daily RPC requests, as well as its market position with high token staking rates and technical advancements. The piece also highlights Lava's ecosystem development, including a $50 million allocation for supporting projects, solidifying its role as the universal data access layer for blockchain technology.