2025-12-29 01:28:27

Looking ahead to 2026, the privacy needs of the crypto ecosystem will evolve in a stepwise manner. Here are the five progressive levels to watch: First is retail transaction privacy, the protection of transaction records for ordinary users; second is institutional financial privacy, concealing large holders' asset allocation information; third is national data privacy, compliance considerations for cross-border capital flows; fourth is全民数字隐私 (全民 digital privacy), expanding from transactions to include identity verification and asset proof across the entire chain; finally, privacy will evolve into underlying infrastructure, becoming a standard feature of crypto networks rather than an optional add-on. These five stages are not isolated choices but part of a deepening of the same fundamental need. Essentially, privacy is shifting from a optional feature to a basic right—this transformation will profoundly reshape the product architecture and market landscape of cryptocurrencies in 2026.

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DeFiCaffeinator

· 12-29 01:58

Privacy has shifted from a luxury to a standard feature. This judgment is okay, but the problem is that most projects simply can't achieve it; talking about it on paper is useless.

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SelfCustodyIssues

· 12-29 01:57

That's right, privacy is something that needs to be approached gradually; it can't be achieved overnight. Institutional big players have already been pondering how to hide their chips, and retail investors need to keep up as well. Regulatory privacy at the national level will become the next bottleneck; it will depend on how different countries strategize and compete. I'm a bit curious whether privacy will really become a standard by 2026, or if it's just talk. --- Wait, the privacy infrastructure needs a complete overhaul of the existing architecture, right? That's a bit far-fetched. --- The five-stage progression feels like describing the evolution of privacy, but can it really go so smoothly? --- Hmm... the logic of this step-by-step evolution is interesting, but the key depends on who drives it. --- How long will it take for privacy to shift from optional to mandatory? --- It's not just about talking about rights; whether the market changes depends on if someone truly commits.

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OnchainFortuneTeller

· 12-29 01:56

Damn, finally someone is revealing the truth. Privacy is not just a bonus; it's a necessary bottom line. The five-tier progression is indeed brilliant. From individual retail traders' transaction records to ultimately becoming infrastructure, if this really unfolds, the ecosystem will look completely different. But honestly, the biggest bottleneck is the financial privacy of large institutions. It will take forever to implement, and compliance departments could argue for three years. By 2026, reaching the fourth layer would be good enough. The fifth layer? That's just a dream. Privacy at the infrastructure level requires a complete network overhaul, not just one or two projects. Speaking of which, those still using transparent chains are really brave. The demand for privacy will only become more popular.

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WhaleStalker

· 12-29 01:32

Privacy should have been standard a long time ago, why are we still waiting until 2026... But on the other hand, those institutional folks are indeed most afraid of exposing their holdings, this needs to be closely monitored. The five-stage progression sounds intimidating, but honestly it's just regulatory pressure pushing it forward, compliance and privacy are the most interesting parts. Focusing on underlying infrastructure is the right direction; only with built-in privacy can retail investors be truly protected. If all five stages happen simultaneously, it’s no surprise that the privacy track won’t be hot until 2026. This logical chain is clear, from individuals to institutions to the national level, smooth... Privacy coins are about to turn things around, I’ve been waiting for this wave. Exactly, the upgrade of rights is a market opportunity, it depends on who can seize this trend.

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PaperHandsCriminal

· 12-29 01:31

Haha, I've already wrapped my transaction records like mummies. You're only now talking about privacy upgrades? I've already sold out.

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ContractSurrender

· 12-29 01:29

Privacy, to put it simply, is a necessity and an inevitable matter. The real core is actually the institutional side; their asset exposure is the real trouble. Five levels sound good, but how many can actually be implemented in practice? If privacy truly becomes infrastructure by 2026, the old trading gains will be reshuffled. In the best case, it's upgraded to a basic right, but it's really for compliance and to avoid regulatory pressure.

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