A16z crypto outlines three shifts set to make blockchain unseen infrastructure by 2026
According to a16z crypto's 2026 outlook, blockchain is expected to fade into the background as core infrastructure while AI agents, on-chain credit origination, and privacy-centric networks reshape the ecosystem. The report highlights KYAs for autonomous agents, a move from tokenized RWAs to programmable credit, and zero-knowledge-based privacy as key competitive advantages.