Looking ahead to 2026, the Web3 landscape is brimming with potential. The next wave of DeFi innovation is something worth paying close attention to—it's going to reshape how we think about decentralized finance. Meanwhile, AI operating on-chain is no longer science fiction; it's becoming real infrastructure. And then there's DePIN: the convergence of decentralized physical infrastructure networks is quietly becoming one of the most interesting narratives in the space. These three trends alone signal a year of massive opportunity ahead for anyone positioning themselves strategically in the ecosystem.