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Tokenized Assets, Payments and Prediction Markets Out-Earned Blockchains for the First Time

The Defiant·October 30, 2026·1 min read

1kx's annual revenue report shows tokenized assets, payments, and prediction markets out-earned blockchains for the first time. Industry revenue is on track for about $100 billion in 2026, down roughly 30% from last year. Transaction fees paid to chains now represent under 3% of industry earnings.

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