#CryptoMarketPullback Why the "Rivalry" is a False Narrative

The data for 2026 suggests the industry is pivoting toward Interoperability Maturity. We've moved past the "bridging is scary" phase into a world where:
Cross-chain volume has skyrocketed (hitting over $10B in peak weeks).
Intents and mint-and-burn standards (like USDC’s CCTP) are making the underlying chain almost invisible to the end user.
Institutional silos are breaking down as TradFi firms build on permissioned environments (like Hyperledger Besu) that are designed from day one to hook into public chains.
Who’s Actually Building the "Next Real Thing"?
If the rivalry is a distraction, the real value is moving to the Application Layer. Here are a few areas where the "killer apps" are actually forming:My Take
The "Chain War" is a marketing play for VCs and bag-holders. For builders, the goal is liquidity. If a developer can tap into Ethereum’s security, Solana’s speed, and a CEX's liquidity simultaneously through an intent-based layer, they won't care what the "base" is. We’re entering the era of Fat Applications where the app captures the value, and the protocol is just a commodity.