2026-01-07 17:27:20

What are the promising tracks in the crypto market to watch in 2026? Overall, several directions are still quite clear.

First is the concept of the IPO era. Whether it's exchanges or Web3 project teams, the demand for compliant financing is increasing. Second, the imagination space for prediction markets is large, but real implementation still requires time to mature. AI tools have long become standard; the key is who can develop truly useful solutions.

There is also a category of projects that are often overlooked—Web2 and Web3 hybrid models with tangible profitability. These projects tend to be more resilient to market cycles. The leading players in the perpetual DEX field have already been established, making it difficult for newcomers to break through. Instead of chasing new trends, it's better to wait for the ecosystem to mature.

Lifestyle payment applications are also a long-term track. Although short-term explosive points are not yet visible, from the perspective of Web3 application landing, this is a necessary area.

The performance of the robotics track is worth paying attention to, especially projects like Virtuals_io, whose exploratory direction could open up new imaginative spaces. Overall, 2026 will focus more on the actual execution ability of projects and their market fit.

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rekt_but_resilient

· 01-08 09:32

I'm getting a bit tired of the term "IPO Year"—it feels like everyone's just hyping up the concept, and there are very few projects that can truly succeed.

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JustHereForAirdrops

· 01-07 17:56

That's right, the IPO first year has indeed taken off, but the ones truly making money are those with tangible profits. Relying solely on fundraising and storytelling is already outdated. Really, perpetual DEXs are becoming too competitive, it's better to wait until the ecosystem stabilizes before entering. The robotics sector is indeed interesting; the Virtuals wave of operations has opened up new ideas and is worth watching. Once compliance financing picks up, those speculative projects will need to be reshuffled. Payment applications are promising in the long run, but there's currently no real breakout point; we have to wait. AI tools are now standard; the key difference is who can truly develop useful ones, everything else is just a side show. The hybrid of Web2 and Web3 has been underestimated; its resistance to cycles is really strong, and it might suddenly surge in the next round.

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LightningWallet

· 01-07 17:52

The first year of IPO sounds reliable, but how many can really survive? --- AI tools are now a standard feature; it seems everyone is hyping AI these days. We’ll have to wait and see who can actually develop usable solutions. --- Long-term payment applications? That’s old news. When will it truly explode? --- The hybrid model’s resistance to cycles is quite interesting; it’s more reliable than those one-hit wonder projects. --- The dominance of perpetual DEXs is confirmed, and it’s too difficult for newcomers to break through. --- Projects like Virtuals_io with robots do have some imaginative space, but don’t overhype them. --- Prediction markets sound high-end, but who knows how long it will take to actually land? --- By 2026, it will come down to execution and adaptability. Honestly, it depends on whether the team is reliable. --- Short-term lifestyle payments have no explosive point? Then why should I still pay attention? --- If you ask me, it’s more stable to copy top projects than chase new trends.

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PrivacyMaximalist

· 01-07 17:44

Regulatory-compliant financing sounds good, but only a few can truly survive The prediction market is shouting every day, let's wait and see Web2 hybrid models are indeed underestimated Perpetual DEXs are all familiar faces; new gameplay is too difficult Payment applications? I'll wait and see The robot track is the dark horse

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PaperHandSister