[a16z Crypto Executive: The Term 'Stablecoin' May Gradually Become Obsolete] Odaily Planet Daily reports that Robert Hackett, Special Projects Lead at a16z Crypto, wrote that the term 'stablecoin' is gradually losing its relevance in the current era. Stablecoins were originally created during a period of high volatility in the crypto market, emphasizing their 'stability' feature. However, with technological advancements, stability has become a foundational aspect of evolving global financial infrastructure. The crypto industry's focus has shifted from 'whether it is stable' to 'what else can be built.' Stability has become a baseline requirement rather than an innovation in itself. As a result, the term 'stablecoin' increasingly resembles a patch for an old problem rather than a definition of a new financial system. In the future, the concept of stablecoins may eventually fade into broader terms like 'digital dollars' or 'on-chain assets,' or even fully integrate into the underlying financial system—much like how the term 'electric lighting' was replaced by 'light bulb.'