Global blockchain revenue is forecast to fall 30% in 2026, as DeFi commands a dominant share
Global blockchain revenue is projected to fall from approximately $140 billion in 2025 to $100 billion in 30 billion, a 30% year-over-year decline, according to new industry forecasts.
DeFi and finance remain the largest revenue segment, accounting for approximately two-thirds of total blockchain revenue despite the broader contraction. Revenue from blockchain infrastructure has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, indicating pressure across the underlying technology layer, even as application-level financial activity remains relatively resilient.
The data suggest that the sector is undergoing a structural shift: revenue is increasingly concentrated in financial use cases, while other segments (including infrastructure) face a more challenging environment heading into 2026.
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Global blockchain revenue is projected to fall from approximately $140 billion in 2025 to $100 billion in 30 billion, a 30% year-over-year decline, according to new industry forecasts.
DeFi and finance remain the largest revenue segment, accounting for approximately two-thirds of total blockchain revenue despite the broader contraction. Revenue from blockchain infrastructure has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, indicating pressure across the underlying technology layer, even as application-level financial activity remains relatively resilient.
The data suggest that the sector is undergoing a structural shift: revenue is increasingly concentrated in financial use cases, while other segments (including infrastructure) face a more challenging environment heading into 2026.
#blockchain #defi #Technology #Web3 #globaleconomy $BTC $BNB $ARB
