a16z annual report reveals 17 key trends and innovations in the cryptocurrency field for next year

a16z released its annual report, covering topics such as stablecoins, tokenization, payments and finance, privacy, security, AI, and agents in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry.

a16z pointed out that the trading volume of stablecoins reached $46 trillion in 2024, a figure that is 20 times greater than PayPal's trading volume and nearly 3 times that of Visa. The report also mentioned that with the advancement of traditional asset tokenization, especially through crypto technology bringing assets like U.S. stocks, commodities, and indices onto the blockchain. Additionally, a16z provided insights on the integration of AI and crypto technology, predicting that decentralized payment systems will be widely adopted by 2026.