2026-01-07 04:21:24

A series of upgrades to Ethereum are reconstructing the infrastructure of the entire ecosystem. This not only drives up the price of Ethereum itself but, more importantly, creates unprecedented growth opportunities for the DApp ecosystem and emerging public chains.

When capital, technological innovation, and market narratives begin to resonate, it is often a signal that the phase of liquidity-driven value revaluation has arrived. From the deepening applications of DeFi, to innovative breakthroughs in GameFi, and the exploration of AI and crypto integration, these tracks are all gathering strength.

Interestingly, the real dark horse often does not appear in the hottest tracks. What kind of landscape will the entire market present in 2026? Will DeFi continue to dominate, or will new directions like GameFi or AI+Crypto emerge as dark horses? Which sectors will liquidity flow into?

If you are also observing this round of market trends, why not share your judgment— which track has the most potential to attract the next wave of capital, and how are you planning your own holdings strategy?

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zkProofGremlin

· 01-09 14:49

Honestly, everyone can see that ETH is upgrading, but the question is how much new blood this round can attract. I'm already tired of DeFi stuff; I'm more optimistic about the variables in AI+Crypto. Wait, could it be that the Black Market isn't even in these sectors... If I really want to double by 2026, I still have to bet on things that haven't taken off yet. I suspect everyone is looking in the wrong place.

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notSatoshi1971

· 01-09 07:33

I just want to know if the Black Horse will be another low-volume hype thing --- Eth's recent upgrade is indeed powerful, but where the liquidity flows is really hard to see through --- 2026? I doubt many projects will last until then haha --- GameFi seems to be starting over again; can it be different this time? --- AI+Crypto has been talked about for a year. When will it truly be implemented, brother? --- The holding strategy is just following large transfers, to be honest --- DeFi has been played out by vampires; it's time for something new, right? --- Looking at these analyses, I feel like I don't understand anything --- The theory of capital resonance is discussed every round; is this time really different?

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ColdWalletGuardian

· 01-07 04:50

I keep saying, every time they talk about dark horses in niche markets, but in the end, they still follow the mainstream, it's funny. AI+Crypto is indeed interesting, but honestly, it's still too early, and the risks are huge. DeFi has been played out, and GameFi is even more full of pitfalls than opportunities. You guys are still mining there. Actually, if you want to make money, it's better to keep the right pace and follow the capital flow. Don't think about defying the odds to find a dark horse. Let's see how it develops by 2026. Anyway, for now, holding and waiting for the big move is the way to go.

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-07 04:38

I believe AI+Crypto is the real opportunity; DeFi has long been exhausted by vampire mechanisms. Dark horses never shine under the spotlight, I believe in this logic. Instead of chasing hot topics, it's better to see who is quietly accumulating technology. The answer will be clear by 26. Hey, it seems like all tracks are just telling stories. Who is really building? Holding positions, to put it nicely, is a strategy; to be blunt, it's gambling.

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Blockblind

· 01-07 04:29

This round of the market is a bit crazy. It feels like DeFi is still mainstream, but GameFi is indeed underestimated. The saying that dark horses are not in popular tracks, I believe it. The integration of AI+crypto really has imagination; the allocation ratio is still being explored. Will 2026 be another story? Who knows. Isn't it more stable to wait until liquidity truly shifts? Upgrades are upgrades, but the key is whether the ecosystem can be implemented. Actually, what I look at is which projects are really being used, not just popularity. I want to see if GameFi can break through that wall.

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