What new stuff will crypto bring in 2026? Recently, a16z posted this tweet listing 17 'big ideas.' Here are the 3 ideas that resonate with me the most: 1. Privacy blockchain track Privacy chains will have stronger network effects compared to general-purpose blockchains. It's easy to transfer tokens across chains, but transferring 'secrets' across chains is much harder. This stickiness could lead to a 'winner-takes-all' scenario for privacy blockchains. 2. AI Agent Economy On one hand, it's shifting from KYC to KYA, where agents start building credit credentials. On the other hand, it requires support for micropayments (x402 was mentioned) and new attribution systems, enabling real-time payments to every entity that helps agents complete tasks. 3. The emergence of staked media KOLs and media outlets wanting to prove the credibility of their statements can stake tokens, and readers can verify them. Staked media could serve as a supplement to traditional media. The article also discusses stablecoins, prediction markets, U.S. regulations, and other ideas. If you're interested, go check it out!