The most important tech trends of the last few years didn’t make headlines. They focused on reliability, predictable costs, mature tooling, and seamless integration—quietly transforming experimental technology into dependable infrastructure. This article explores the unglamorous trends that actually won by 2026.
Web3 is no longer just a buzzword — it’s reshaping how we think about ownership, identity, and the future of the internet. In this article, I explain why I wrote Understanding Web3: The Beginner’s Guide to the Decentralized Internet, who it’s for, and how it fits into the broader mission of making blockchain and Web3 education clear, practical, and accessible.
2025 was a landmark year for technology, marked by breakthroughs in AI agents, XR hardware, DePIN networks, enterprise blockchain, RWAs, robotics, and edge AI. These innovations didn’t just move the industry forward—they set the foundation for the hyper-connected, autonomous, and AI-driven world emerging in 2026 and beyond. Here are the tech milestones that defined the year.
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