a16z: 3 Ways Cryptocurrency Technology Will Surpass Encryption Itself by 2026
Author: a16z crypto
Compiled by: Felix, PANews
1. Larger market size, broader coverage, and higher intelligence
— Andy Hall, a16z Cryptocurrency Research Advisor, Professor of Political Economy at Stanford University
Prediction markets have become mainstream. By 2026, as they integrate with cryptocurrencies and AI, their scale, coverage, and level of intelligence will only continue to improve, while also presenting new and significant challenges for builders.
First, more contracts will be listed this year. This means not only real-time odds for major elections or geopolitical events but also results at various detailed levels and real-time odds for complex intertwined events. As these new contracts disclose more information and incorporate news (which is already happening), they will raise important social issues, such as how to balance these信