Venture capital firm a16z projects stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, and privacy infrastructure as key growth drivers for the crypto industry in 2026. The report notes stablecoins have reached mainstream transaction volumes comparable to major payment networks and stresses the importance of improving on- and off-ramps. Additionally, a16z anticipates increasing adoption of crypto-native derivatives, onchain debt origination, and privacy features as competitive advantages for blockchain networks.