a16z's 17 major forward-looking trends in the crypto space for 2026 are very worth reading. There is a lot of overlap with the four main tracks that Coinbase focuses on and invests in for 2026. This is what is called heroes having the same vision; from the same height, they see roughly the same scenery. Let's first look at the trends summarized by a16z: 1. Stablecoins: Upgrading from a payment tool to the financial infrastructure a16z