OKX and Blockworks Research: Blockchain applications will reshape the future of global industries
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OKX and Blockworks Research: Blockchain applications will reshape the future of global industries
AI and cryptography will accelerate their convergence, bringing more efficient coding and debugging capabilities, as cryptographic incentives power AI training and deployment.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsAuthor: OKX, Blockworks Research
• Over the next 25 years, blockchain will positively disrupt industries including finance, technology, brands and consumer goods, and sports and entertainment.
• Continued development of blockchain use cases will become a major disruptive force in the future, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, decentralized applications, and self-custody wallets. The convergence of artificial intelligence and crypto technologies will also bring new impacts.
• Findings include insights and interviews from senior leaders at institutions such as Visa, Standard Chartered Bank, Polygon, Google, Aptos, Manchester City Football Club, McLaren Racing, and Franklin Templeton.
Global leading cryptocurrency exchange and on-chain technology company OKX has partnered with crypto research platform Blockworks Research to release a report titled "The Future of Blockchain Applications: Reshaping Global Industries," exploring how blockchain applications will transform finance, technology, brands and consumer goods, and sports and entertainment over the next 25 years.
The report highlights that continued development of blockchain applications will play a disruptive role across these key business sectors, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, decentralized applications, and self-custody wallets. Research indicates that by 2030, the total assets under management from tokenized real-world assets could reach $600 billion; by 2027, 10% of global GDP is expected to be tokenized and stored on blockchains.
The report also notes that as cryptographic technologies provide strong incentives for AI training and deployment, AI and crypto will accelerate their integration, enabling more efficient coding and debugging capabilities.
According to Rich Widmann, Head of Web3 Strategy at Google Cloud and an interviewee in the report: “Blockchain is an innovation pressure chamber… We envision a digital-first world 20 years from now where seamless digital transactions make daily tasks and interactions more efficient without reliance on traditional devices. This reflects our broader vision—integrating AI and blockchain to enable more efficient commercial and protocol coding.”
This research is based on interviews with industry experts, analysis by OKX and Blockworks Research, desk research, and existing industry studies. Interviewees represent numerous leading organizations, including Visa, Standard Chartered Bank, Polygon, Google, Aptos, Manchester City Football Club, McLaren Racing, and Franklin Templeton.
Haider Rafique, Managing Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at OKX, said: “At OKX, we envision a future where on-chain technologies reshape nearly every industry. This report reveals just a glimpse of blockchain’s transformative potential. We believe blockchain will fundamentally redefine business models and build entirely new economic paradigms. We are excited to witness and drive how blockchain technology will revolutionize the way we live, work, and conduct business globally.”
Jason Yanowitz, Co-Founder of Blockworks, said: “Collaborating with OKX on this report has been a rare opportunity to explore the profound impact of blockchain technology, and we are thrilled to share how this technology is poised to reshape the global economy. We are honored to present these insights alongside OKX, especially as we observe blockchain transforming global business practices, transaction models, and value creation.”
Key Industry Insights
Finance – Blockchain applications are reshaping value creation and financial products
• Institutional investors will continue allocating capital to digital assets and related products. Further development of trading products and custody services will make it easier for investors to allocate assets and increase exposure in the coming years.
• Stablecoins are poised to reshape the global payments landscape. Major players like Visa are investing capital and resources, while market capitalization and usage of mainstream stablecoins continue to grow.
• Crypto-native companies have solved legacy challenges in self-custody and payments within traditional systems, enabling next-generation retail and business users to easily access Web3 through their digital wallets. Future financial service providers will build their own dApps on top of self-custody wallets.
• Mainstream financial services firms are moving toward a “tokenized” future. More than two-thirds of financial services respondents indicated they are developing capabilities to support issuance and servicing of tokenized assets.
Technology – Infrastructure is transitioning on-chain
• Blockchain is changing how software, networks, and data systems are built and used.
• Blockchain will influence the future direction of AI. Startups and developers are exploring ways to decentralize AI system development using blockchain.
• Blockchain and privacy protection will co-evolve in the digital world, enabling users to transact anonymously while maintaining control over personal data.
• The convergence of blockchain, cloud computing, and AI is underway and could become a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity.
Brands & Consumer Goods – Blockchain is enhancing brand experiences
• Mainstream consumer and luxury brands are actively exploring blockchain’s potential. Major retailers like Walmart and luxury brands like LVMH are integrating blockchain technology to transform supply chain transparency and production processes.
• Consumer and luxury brands are experimenting with various blockchain use cases that reshape business models, including digital product passports, luxury NFTs, smart contract-based commerce operations, and blockchain-based full lifecycle product tracking.
• The consumer and luxury industries are merging physical and digital experiences, advancing further into an on-chain future; meanwhile, digital experiences can help consumer companies enhance user loyalty.
Sports & Entertainment – Blockchain is transforming events and fan experiences
• Sports organizations and teams are leveraging blockchain to enhance fan engagement, such as launching digital collectibles, team-specific tokens, and customized events. Blockchain applications are expected to expand further into areas like the metaverse and sports betting.
• Crypto technologies will give creators higher revenue shares and greater autonomy, contrasting sharply with current practices in film, music, and other creative industries where creators must share revenue with platforms.
• Blockchain will reshape gaming ecosystems and provide economic incentives for players. Interoperability and “play-to-earn” models are expected to create more sustainable financial mechanisms for gamers.
Download the full report at:
https://www.okx.com/campaigns/okx-blockworks-research-report
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of OKX. This article does not constitute (i) investment advice or a recommendation to invest; (ii) an offer or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any digital asset; or (iii) financial, accounting, legal, or tax advice. We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such information. Holding digital assets, including stablecoins and NFTs, involves high risk and values may fluctuate significantly. You should carefully consider whether trading or holding digital assets is suitable for you based on your financial situation. For your specific circumstances, please consult your legal/tax/investment professionals. You are solely responsible for understanding and complying with applicable local laws and regulations.
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