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a resilient industry that defies market turbulence
11:00 a.m. ▪ 3 min reading ▪ by Fénelon L.
Despite a tumultuous year marked by mixed signals, the crypto market has shown surprising resilience. This resilience is attributed to the strength of its community, the influx of new investors and the emergence of professional standards in the industry.
After several bull cycles and corrections, including memorable crashes of projects like FTX or Terra Luna, the crypto community has never been stronger. The actors who survived these storms are here to stay, driven by a long-term vision of a decentralized economy.
This year was marked by disruptive innovationssuch as the rise of modular architectures, advances in interoperability between different blockchains, and the potential of layer 2 scaling solutions on Bitcoin.
This enthusiasm is reflected in an increase in trading volumes. THE KuCoin The platform saw its spot trading grow by 121% in the first quarter of 2024. Investors are supporting the industry in this new phase of growth, driven by unique technological advances, regardless of the stage of maturity of the projects.
New blood: Generation Z discovers crypto
The first generation of digital natives, Gen Z, is giving new impetus to the market. Much more receptive to cryptos than previous generations, nearly 50% of 18-35 year olds are now interested in cryptoeconomics and Challenge according to a 2024 survey. This adoption rate is reflected in many emerging markets.
New users are also pouring in from Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. THE blockchain allows these regions to take a leap forward in terms of financial infrastructure, with concrete use cases.
After focusing on established financial hubs, the crypto industry is now turning to these new growth drivers. To ensure sustainable growth, crypto companies are strengthening their governance and foundations.
But beyond their regulatory conformity, they must continue their education efforts and close coordination with regulators to clarify this ever-changing landscape. A complex but necessary challenge to gain legitimacy and maturity.
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Fenelon L.
Passionate about Bitcoin, I like to explore the intricacies of blockchain and cryptos and I share my discoveries with the community. My dream is to live in a world where privacy and financial freedom are guaranteed for everyone, and I firmly believe that Bitcoin is the tool that can make this possible.
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