Calling it now: 2026 will be the year privacy becomes mainstream, alongside prediction markets and perpetual futures on Solana.

Quick disclaimer though—some misread my recent focus on privacy-centric assets like Zcash as me ditching Solana. That's not it. Privacy and Solana aren't mutually exclusive; they're complementary.

Here's the thing: privacy is PvE, not PvP. We're moving toward a future where encryption becomes standard across financial systems. Money flows through encrypted channels. That's the trajectory.

The narrative will shift. Privacy-focused protocols and Solana's high-speed settlement won't compete—they'll coexist and reinforce each other. Watch this space.