a16z outlines the most promising crypto trends for 2026

a16z crypto highlights 17 big ideas set to shape the industry in 2026
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, a16z crypto, has set out its “Big Ideas” forecast for 2026. The firm highlighted 17 key theses that will shape the near future of cryptocurrencies and adjacent technologies.
Stablecoins and tokenisation
The firm argues the industry should prioritise “smart” on- and off-ramps for digital assets. The goal is to link stablecoins with familiar payment systems. A new wave of startups is…




