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Privacy trends for 2026 - a16z crypto

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Our take on trends and applications that will define the industry’s next cycle, from DeFi to prediction markets Decentralized encryption, secrets-as-a-service, and more ideas for what’s next in privacy INVESTOR OBSERVATIONS a16z crypto general partner Arianna Simpson shares her views on where the industry could be headed next year… AI continued booming over 2025, with crypto investments coming back later in the year. I’m excited to see that trend continue into 2026. Stablecoins were the undisputed belle of the ball, so lots of deal activity focused on crypto meets fintech. Notably, this included a shift back toward more traditional business models: Rather than monetize via token network models, most stablecoin businesses are monetizing via a take rate on volume. The first sector on the rise is applications and businesses built around prediction markets. As these platforms continue to gain momentum, ancillary businesses are being built on top, and I believe they’ll have incredible growt

Privacy trends for 2026 A look ahead at markets, privacy, and what comes next a16z crypto Jan 11, 2026 41 4 5 Share IN THIS EDITION Our take on trends and applications that will define the industry’s next cycle, from DeFi to prediction markets Decentralized encryption, secrets-as-a-service, and more ideas for what’s next in privacy INVESTOR OBSERVATIONS 3 trends that could shape crypto investments in 2026 a16z crypto general partner Arianna Simpson shares her views on where the industry could be headed next year… 1: More new investments, and some old business models AI continued booming over 2

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