Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko spoke at Consensus 2026 on Tuesday, urging crypto builders to rethink product design.
Yakovenko cited past failed crypto use cases, particularly around 2017, as examples of premature timing rather than flawed concepts.
He emphasized building on current blockchain capabilities, rather than legacy designs, to achieve product-market fit and broader adoption.
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko said crypto builders should rethink how they design products if the industry wants to move beyond its niche user base.
Speaking at Consensus 2026 on Tuesday, Yakovenko argued that the current phase of the market presents a window to build applications aimed at broader adoption rather than continuing to target…





