It’s hard to believe that we’re already a quarter of a year. In just a few months, some amazing milestones have been achieved in blockchain space. The industry continues to grow and evolve at an astonishing pace, with no signs of slowdown.
Below is a conversation with Miko Matsumura, general partner of gCC (Gumi Cryptos Capital), a Silicon Valley investment fund with over $ 400 million in assets, including initial investments in unicorns such as OpenSea, Yield Guild Games and Celsius Network. indicate. , VEGA protocol, Qredo, and 1-inch network.
So what can we expect next year? The 2022 forecasts for blockchain, crypto assets, DeFi, and NFTs are as follows:
1. The rise of privacy-centric coins
As we’ve seen Facebook’s data breaches, people are becoming more and more concerned about their online privacy. Privacy-centric coins like Monero and Zcash will skyrocket in popularity as more people try to protect their data.
2. DeFi mainstreaming
DeFi is still in its infancy, but is expected to become mainstream in 2022. More people will start using DeFi products such as platforms, exchanges and wallet lending and borrowing.
3. Growth of NFT
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are still in their infancy, but we can expect significant increases in their use and popularity. More games, collectibles, and other applications will start using NFTs.
4. The rise of blockchain-based games
Blockchain-based games are still in their infancy, but we expect more games, collectibles, and other applications that use blockchain technology.
5. The rise of regulated exchanges
As the cryptocurrency industry grows, the number of regulated exchanges will increase and, as a result, will be subject to stricter regulations from governments and financial institutions.
6. Growth of Ethereum
Ethereum remains the leading blockchain platform, with continued growth expected in this area over the next 12 months, with more companies building applications using Ethereum.
7. The rise of blockchain-based ID systems
More companies and governments will adopt blockchain-based identity systems. These systems enhance the security and privacy of your personal data.
8. Growth of AI-based transactions
The popularity of AI-based transactions will continue to rise next year. More investors will start trading cryptocurrencies and other assets using AI-based platforms.
9. The rise of stablecoin
Stablecoin will continue to be popular in 2022 for those who increasingly seek the stability of the crypto market. More companies and governments will adopt Stablecoin as a payment method.
10. The rise of blockchain-based health care
Next year, blockchain-based healthcare will grow significantly. More hospitals and clinics will begin to store and share patient data using blockchain technology.
11. The rise of smart contracts
Smart contracts will continue to grow in popularity in 2022, with more companies using smart contracts to automate their operations.
12. Growth of blockchain-based advertising
There is a lot of growth in the area of blockchain-based advertising. For example, more companies will begin to track and validate advertising campaigns using blockchain technology.
13. The rise of distributed social networks
Distributed social networks will continue to grow in popularity next year as they enhance the privacy and security of users’ data.
The last word
We can expect to see a lot of growth and change in the blockchain space next year. These are just a few of what happened in 2022, so stay tuned for future updates!
Olga V. Mac is CEO of Pearly Pro, A next-generation contract management company that pioneered online negotiation technology. Olga has embraced legal innovation and devoted her career to improving and shaping the future of law. She is confident that the adoption of technology will make the legal profession even more powerful, resilient and inclusive. Olga is also an award-winning general counsel, operations professional, startup advisor, speaker, associate professor and entrepreneur.she is Women serve on board A movement advocating for women to join the corporate board of Fortune 500 companies.She is the author Participate: Earn tickets to corporate board seats When Basics of smart contract security.. You can follow Olga on Twitter @ olgavmack.
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