According to Wu, a16z listed the key areas for the cryptocurrency industry in the coming year, emphasizing tokenized use cases and the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology as potential growth drivers.
The report points out that there will be three emerging trends in applications based on AI and running on-chain: wallets powered by AI agents, decentralized autonomous chatbots, and identity proof solutions.
Another trend expected to emerge in 2025 is related to stablecoins, which will gradually replace everyday credit card transactions. Several companies have launched new stablecoins pegged to the US dollar.
As the infrastructure matures, it is expected that by 2025, more "unconventional assets" will be put on the chain, cross-sector tokenization will be achieved, and assets such as biometric data will generate new sources of income.
On-chain trading of government bonds is another prospect for 2025 and beyond, with the market for tokens backed by government securities beginning to flourish in 2024 and governments exploring the benefits of issuing debt on-chain.