Coinbase chief executive officer Brian Armstrong stated on social media platform X on Aug. 7 that the crypto industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation that mirrors a major shift in the entertainment sector two decades ago. Drawing a comparison to the rise of Netflix and the fall of Blockbuster, Armstrong underscored a critical juncture in adoption patterns for blockchain technology. He wrote:

Crypto is at its Blockbuster vs Netflix moment. Right now, businesses are going onchain and adopting crypto because they want to. They get it. Soon, the other businesses will be desperately trying to catch up. They’ll go onchain because they need to. My advice: be early.

The Netflix-Blockbuster reference highlights how a legacy company can fail to keep up with innovation. Blockbuster, once a video rental powerhouse, declined to embrace digital streaming and ultimately collapsed. Netflix, which had a radically different delivery model, surged ahead by adopting new technologies and behaviors early. Armstrong’s message suggests a similar turning point is now unfolding with crypto: firms that embrace onchain systems today are poised to lead, while those that delay could be forced into reactive—and costly—adoption later.

Armstrong’s remarks reflect a broader trend of blockchain adoption across various sectors, including supply chain, payments, and digital identity. In line with this shift, U.S. regulators are promoting onchain finance through Project Crypto, a major initiative introduced by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul S. Atkins to modernize capital markets using blockchain. Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss praised the efforts, stating: “Project Crypto outlines the plan for crypto to power America’s Golden Age. This starts with moving markets onchain.” Supporters argue that a well-regulated onchain system could enhance transparency and strengthen U.S. leadership in global finance.

免责声明：本文章仅代表作者个人观点，不代表本平台的立场和观点。本文章仅供信息分享，不构成对任何人的任何投资建议。用户与作者之间的任何争议，与本平台无关。如网页中刊载的文章或图片涉及侵权，请提供相关的权利证明和身份证明发送邮件到support@aicoin.com，本平台相关工作人员将会进行核查。