Dragonfly Capital Partners' Haseeb Qureshi recently shared his predictions for the crypto industry in 2023: 1. Bridging the Gap: Blurring Lines Between Layer 1 and Layer 2 Users often struggle to differentiate between Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols. This distinction will become less apparent in the future. 2. Evolving Airdrop Culture: A Shift Towards Crowdfunding Point-based airdrops will decline significantly. Instead, token distribution will prioritize teams with tangible progress. Projects without established traction may turn to crowdfunding. 3. Stablecoin Expansion: Enhanced Utility for Businesses Stablecoins will find increased use cases in small and medium-sized businesses. They will leverage on-chain dollars for instant and efficient settlements, moving away from trading and investment purposes. 4. Regulatory Landscape: Stablecoin Regulation on the Horizon The Financial Innovation and Technology Act (FIT21) aims to regulate stablecoins in the U.S. Passage of the bill is anticipated but may take time. 5. Artificial Intelligence: A Short-Lived Trend The hype surrounding AI agents will persist, but their impact in crypto is limited. Most AI applications currently resemble chatbots connected to memecoins. 6. Interplay of Crypto and AI: Mutual Growth Cryptocurrency and AI will synergistically fuel each other's development. AI-based wallets have the potential to revolutionize user experience and security.