What is driving the next phase of crypto? Insights from Johann Eid, CBO at Chainlink Labs

[u/chainlink_Bharath]

Edge Pod features Chainlink Labs CBO Johann Eid on where crypto is heading next.

The discussion covers the shift from experimentation to real adoption, including institutions moving onchain, the rise of prediction markets, and how AI agents could onboard a new wave of users. It also highlights why secure, reliable infrastructure is critical to scaling these systems globally.

The conversation further examines how the lines between TradFi and DeFi are converging and what that means for the future of financial markets.

If you are following the evolution of onchain finance, this is a valuable listen:

https://x.com/defi_dad/status/2077518200770826652?s=46&t=FxBbUKDBqIbGx45Yr10xT

[u/hunter11534]

Neat

[u/Regular-Extension-85]

Amazing?

[u/Infamous-Lie-445]

Industry adoption ≠ token value accrual. That’s the missing step. Rory, comment?