With 8 billion+ people on the globe, projections suggest 560M to 850M will be directly or indirectly engaged with digital currencies—roughly 10% of humanity. Yet the industry keeps pushing for wider adoption, as if we haven't crossed a critical threshold. Interesting paradox, right? Moving toward 2026, the narrative seems to be shifting. Real-world assets and stablecoins are positioning themselves as the next frontier. Whether that's where the real momentum builds is the question worth watching.