2026-01-22 19:06:23

The idea that we're heading toward a future where robots outnumber people isn't science fiction anymore—it's becoming a serious conversation among tech leaders. What does this shift mean for the economy, employment, and asset allocation?

As automation accelerates, traditional economic models might need rethinking. More machines doing productive work could reshape inflation, labor markets, and ultimately, how we value digital assets. Some argue that in a world of mass automation, scarce digital resources and decentralized systems become even more relevant. Others wonder if the transition period will create volatility across markets.

Whether you're bullish or skeptical, it's worth asking: how will your portfolio adapt when the workforce-to-robot ratio flips? The next decade might look very different from today.

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 15h ago

When there are more robots than humans, our wallets might die first --- Honestly, this turning point is the most profitable. Whoever survives until then wins --- Portfolio adapt? Bro, I haven't even figured out my current positions --- Wait, is this logic reversed... The more machines, the more deflation, right? --- They're talking about automation again. I just want to ask, who will take over the assets of those unemployed? --- Digital assets will rise, but I doubt most people will get that benefit --- Really? When tech leaders say this, does the coin drop? --- I only know that many small investors will die in this process, and big whales will make a fortune --- Hmm, sounds like they're advertising their automation solutions

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PonziWhisperer

· 17h ago

Ha, the fact that there are more robots than humans, it feels like it should have happened a long time ago --- Really? How will inflation be controlled then? Central bank printing money for machines? --- Portfolio? Screw that, first figure out if the coins in your hand are still worth anything before talking --- If there are no workers, labor becomes devalued, so how will my tokens appreciate? This logic is a bit tangled --- Instead of thinking about the future, why not get on board with scarce digital resources now? That’s the right way to gamble --- In ten years, the unemployment rate will be through the roof, and crypto might be the real insurance... or maybe not --- Wait, isn’t this just hinting that we should hoard coins? I’ve already understood.

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0xSherlock

· 17h ago

Robots are becoming more and more common. Should we start considering securing our livelihoods... --- Everyone is talking about automation, but the real profit still goes to those who hold the code. Don’t be brainwashed. --- Wait, is this implying that we should all in on digital assets? I feel like another wave of harvesting is coming... --- Basically, the wealth gap will become even more severe. Those with mining resources continue to earn passively, while those without can only be replaced. --- In ten years, if robots truly outnumber humans, how will the lower classes survive? The problem isn’t money; it’s people. --- I’ve heard this kind of rhetoric too many times. Every time they say "the next decade will change," but it turns out the same. --- Thinking about it, once full automation arrives, who still needs a workforce ratio? Just implement UBI directly. --- Another article selling anxiety with the message "Either catch the wave or be eliminated"... Tired of seeing this, no kidding.

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OnchainDetective

· 17h ago

Wait a moment, I need to check the on-chain data... The robot unemployment wave may seem like automation on the surface, but based on capital flow analysis, major tech companies have long been stockpiling scarce digital assets. A typical operation of laying off workers with one hand and buying coins with the other. --- It's obvious that the main beneficiaries of this wave of inflation reshaping have already locked in their gains. You guys are still fussing over portfolios, while they have already transferred their money into decentralized systems. --- I'll just say this: on the eve of the labor market collapse, someone is quietly repositioning their assets. If you don't believe it, just look at the wallet trajectories of big players over the past two years. --- Bro, isn't this just a paradigm shift in the economy? The traditional model should have retired long ago. The question is, when will retail investors notice this signal? --- The prophecy that robots > humans... I predicted it early. The key is who is proactively positioning in digital assets—that's the real alpha. --- Interestingly, volatility is very friendly to institutions. Retail investors panic, they are bottom-fishing. It's that simple.

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ForkTongue

· 18h ago

Are there more robots than humans? This is going to be fun. Should I start shifting my work to shorting humans? Haha

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