a16z Predicts 2025 Crypto Trends, Involving Tokenization Use Cases and AI-Blockchain Integration

BlockBeats News, December 5th, a16z outlined key areas for the cryptocurrency industry in the next year, emphasizing the use cases of tokenization and the potential growth drivers of the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.

According to a16z's report, applications based on artificial intelligence and running on-chain are expected to bring at least three emerging trends across the industry: AI-driven wallets, decentralized autonomous chatbots, and identity solutions. The company believes that decentralized chatbots can be used for social media content and asset management through a trusted execution environment: "By running a set of permissionless nodes and coordinated by a consensus protocol, chatbots can even become the first truly autonomous billion-dollar entity."

Another trend expected to emerge by 2025 is related to stablecoins. Over the past few months, the industry has established a market suitable for global remittances, with multiple companies and protocols launching new stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. a16z predicts that starting next year, stablecoins will gradually replace everyday credit card transactions.

In addition, as the infrastructure matures, by 2025, more "alternative assets" are expected to be tokenized, enabling cross-sector tokenization. The report forecasts that previously overlooked assets (such as biometric data) will generate new revenue streams.

The report notes: "Individuals can tokenize their biometric data; then rent out the information to companies through smart contracts." It further adds that collecting medical data through a decentralized scientific protocol has become possible, allowing users to benefit from previously untapped resources.

Government bond on-chain transactions are another prospect for 2025 and beyond. With institutional adoption of digital assets, the government securities-backed token market is set to thrive starting in 2024. Looking ahead, a16z anticipates that governments themselves will explore the benefits of on-chain debt issuance. (Cointelegraph)