Yat Siu: “Tokenize or Die”—Charting Web3’s Course for 2026 and Beyond
Animoca Brands' Yat Siu predicts 2026 will bring regulatory clarity, driving massive tokenization and institutional adoption, forcing companies to adopt Web3 or face obsolescence.Summary
Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, outlines a pivotal 2026 for Web3, centered on regulatory clarity, particularly the expected passage of the CLARITY Act in the US, which will unlock widespread tokenization by Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike.
Siu believes institutional adoption will shift from experimentation to strategy, led by Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, promising genuine financial inclusion. He draws parallels to the post-dotcom era, predicting that established Web3 players will resurge stronger, while major tech giants enter the space. He asserts that the focus is moving from speculative token launches to investing in tokens with proven liquidity and market presence.
His boldest prediction is that "Everything will become an asset class" through tokenization, including IP and royalties. Furthermore, blockchain technology will fade into the background, becoming invisible as users focus on utility (like better gaming or financial products). Siu concludes with the urgent mandate: "Tokenize or die," stating that companies ignoring tokenization risk the same fate as those who ignored the internet.
(Source：BeInCrypto)