In 2024, I will remember as the year when blockchain technology began to break through. Throughout the year, there have been constant accelerations without any change in the overall direction or market. Even before the start of 2024, we knew that the Markets in Crypto Assets (MICA) act in the European Union would create a legal framework for crypto-assets, real-world assets, and stablecoins in Europe, leading to a surge in business activities in the region.
When the year began, there were more regulatory and legal successes in the United States, culminating in an election that influenced the direction and fate of the blockchain industry. The shift from gradual regulatory approvals and legalization of digital assets to a rapid and global acceptance of these assets has been significant.
Once seen as more acceptable alternatives to public blockchains, permissioned blockchains, tokenized deposits, and other related aspects of the blockchain ecosystem have lost their value and position. The U.S. is anticipated to accelerate significantly, possibly leaving other parts of the world behind in adopting and scaling digital assets.
Recent court rulings related to privacy technology, like the one involving Tornado Cash, will aid in driving future adoption among enterprises and institutions that require privacy for their operations. However, the year has not been without issues, as the blockchain industry has a history of delivering “gifts” to critics in the form of frauds, thefts, or business collapses.
Regardless of the challenges ahead, 2024 has been an exceptional year for blockchain, with constant acceleration becoming the norm. As we move into 2025, we can expect a revolution driven by this acceleration and greater acceptance of blockchain technology.
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