Model Context Protocol Explodes: MCP Emerges as Breakout AI Interoperability Standard
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) experienced meteoric growth in 2025, transforming from an experimental project into a foundational AI integration framework. With GitHub stars surging over 20,000% and three major spec updates, MCP established a robust ecosystem including a server registry, OAuth security, and debugging tools. Developer adoption skyrocketed as organizations prioritized secure AI interoperability.