2026-01-04 11:24:18

What will 2026 look like? There are voices saying that this year will be a turning point for autonomous taxis.

From the wave of innovation last year, we have already seen many technological breakthroughs. But the real show might just be beginning. The autonomous driving track has long attracted a bunch of players, from traditional automakers to tech companies all pouring money in. If 2026 truly becomes the year of commercialization, what does that mean? It means a large amount of capital will flow back into this sector, and it also signifies a reshuffle in the entire mobility ecosystem.

Industry cycles follow a certain pattern: technological breakthroughs → investment boom → market competition → winner-takes-all. We are currently probably at the intersection of the second and third stages. At this point, many investment institutions are starting to position early, betting that this turning point will really happen.

If 2026 truly becomes a critical year, then this year is the last window for many industry players — either to seize market share or to be marginalized. This will have a significant impact on capital allocation within the entire technological innovation ecosystem.

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GasFeeSurvivor

· 01-07 11:24

Another prophecy for 2026... Honestly, I've heard this logic too many times, and every time they say it's a turning point, but what is the actual result? To put it simply, no one knows who will survive until the end. By the time you go all-in, it might just become a joke.

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BlockchainNewbie

· 01-07 08:44

Talking about 2026 again, every year someone mentions it. I just want to see who can really make it to that day.

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NewPumpamentals

· 01-06 18:29

Can 2026 really break the deadlock? It seems like this set of arguments is always the same every year.

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ApeWithAPlan

· 01-06 17:58

2026 hasn't arrived yet, and they're already hyping it up? I bet this is just another marketing tactic by capital.

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BTCRetirementFund

· 01-04 11:54

2026 is really coming, huh? It's going to be another big capital scramble.

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AlphaLeaker

· 01-04 11:53

Here we go again with the hype... But if autonomous driving actually comes to fruition this time, I'll believe it.

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UnluckyLemur

· 01-04 11:49

Will 2026 come true? I'm already tired of this routine of cutting leeks in this wave.

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AirdropHunter9000

· 01-04 11:42

Will there be another reshuffle in 2026? I've heard this logic too many times. Every time, it's said that next year will be a turning point, but what happened in the end?

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DeFi_Dad_Jokes

· 01-04 11:41

Can 2026 really turn things around? I'm skeptical. I've heard too many promises over the years.

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LiquidityWitch

· 01-04 11:28

Will 2026 really break the deadlock? I think it still depends on who can survive until then; too many people are betting on it.

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