2025 was a wake-up call for blockchain security. From bridge hacks and DeFi logic exploits to governance attacks and insider compromises, the year exposed major weaknesses across Web3. But it also pushed the industry toward better audits, AI-powered monitoring, formal verification, and enterprise-grade security standards. Here are the biggest lessons shaping crypto security in 2026.

Crypto and stocks both enter 2026 with strong momentum, but the data suggests crypto has the higher upside. While equities benefit from stability and cash-rich megacaps, crypto gains from institutional inflows, RWA tokenization, staking yields, and growing enterprise adoption. Here’s a breakdown of which asset class is likely to outperform—and why a hybrid portfolio wins.

2025 transformed affiliate marketing as AI tools replaced manual workflows, automated content creation, built funnels, generated short-form videos, and optimized SEO in real time. Autonomous PPC agents, AI chatbots, and Web3 tracking systems reshaped how affiliates drive traffic and conversions. These AI-driven shifts didn’t just improve results—they redefined the entire industry.

2025 was defined by the rise of specialized blockchains across AI, RWAs, DePIN, enterprise adoption, and high-speed consumer apps. From Ethereum’s L2 dominance and Solana’s explosive growth to Vector Smart Chain’s enterprise breakthrough, these 10 projects shaped the year and laid the foundation for a more connected, scalable, and mature Web3 ecosystem in 2026.

NFTs finally enter their Utility Era in 2026 as identity, membership, gaming assets, real-world passes, supply chain tokens, loyalty systems, and AI-generated media move on-chain. No longer speculative collectibles, NFTs become essential infrastructure for Web3 apps, SocialFi, enterprises, and consumer experiences. Here’s how real utility transforms the NFT landscape for good.