2025-12-27 12:29:56

Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko recently put forward a noteworthy perspective: stablecoin market size could surpass $1 trillion by 2026.

This is not just a simple optimistic signal. The underlying logic is deeper — stablecoins are changing the way funds circulate, gradually shifting from traditional financial systems to on-chain platforms.

The current growth of stablecoins is not driven by speculative cycles, but by genuine payment demands and capital accumulation. As more institutions and ordinary users adopt on-chain transactions, the role of stablecoins as a foundational infrastructure for value transfer will become increasingly evident. From cross-border payments to DeFi liquidity, and to everyday commercial settlements, stablecoins are building the financial backbone of Web3.

If this prediction proves true, it means that the on-chain fund scale will experience significant expansion within the next three years, and the entire ecosystem, from infrastructure to application layers, will evolve accordingly.

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PuzzledScholar

· 11h ago

10 trillion stablecoins? Sounds intense, but will it really happen so soon... Anyway, I believe it, and surely someone will make money. Hey, wait a minute, what if there's another wave of liquidations then? Damn, I’ll be stuck for half a year again. If stablecoins can't even stay stable, what's the point of talking about the financial fundamentals? It's all just stories. Hmm? When Solana speaks, I have to believe it, after all, this guy hasn't really said anything wrong. This time, it won't be another pie-in-the-sky plan, please don't scam me again. Web3 financial fundamentals... sounds wonderful, but right now, even wallets aren't stable enough.

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CommunitySlacker

· 11h ago

10 trillion? Hold on, is this guy just hyping again... But on the other hand, stablecoins are indeed eating into traditional finance's lunch. --- Real demand vs. hype cycle, I agree with this distinction. But the question is, have institutions truly gone on-chain? Or are they just shouting slogans? --- From cross-border payments to daily settlements, it sounds great, but how does it actually land? Are users really using it? --- I believe that on-chain funds will double within three years. But can the ecosystem application layer keep up, or is it just the old routine of over-investing in infrastructure? --- Instead of focusing on that 1 trillion, why not ask yourself how much stablecoin is still gathering dust in exchanges? --- Honestly, money needs to flow onto the chain, and this trend is correct. But that 1 trillion figure... Anatoly, you're a bit too optimistic. --- The words of Solana's founder should be taken with a grain of salt, but stablecoins are indeed the strongest infrastructure at the payment layer, no doubt about that.

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PessimisticLayer

· 11h ago

10 trillion? Haha, here comes the pie chart again. Can we avoid missing the deadline this time? Stablecoins are popular, but how many are actually used for payments... most are still just sitting in exchanges. Maybe we should solve the gas fee issue first before setting the next goal. Anatoly is always making big promises, though sometimes he does deliver.

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Ser_APY_2000

· 11h ago

10 trillion? We'll see how the Federal Reserve feels about it then, haha. Stablecoins are now just intermediaries in traditional finance; the true decentralized dream is still far away. This prediction sounds good, but I wonder what kind of surprises will pop up then.

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BearMarketBuilder

· 11h ago

I'm just a brick mover, not a prophet. Stablecoins surpass one trillion? Sounds good, but are there really that many genuine payment needs, or is it just another hype?

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rug_connoisseur

· 11h ago

Trillions in stablecoins? Sounds good, but I'm afraid it's just another bubble waiting to burst. It sounds promising, but can the actual adoption keep up with this pace? The infrastructure for stablecoins is indeed changing, but the question is who will foot the bill? 1 trillion... Yakovenko is back to making promises, but this time the logic is somewhat acceptable. On-chain capital expansion is correct, but don't treat stablecoins as a silver bullet. I've heard this argument too many times; the key still depends on TPS and real-world use cases. Stablecoins are good, but I just can't trust these big promises anymore.

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