2026-01-04 16:28:35

The market is gradually warming up, and the privacy sector is also beginning to heat up. Polygon's edge blockchain project Miden is about to debut, which is a project led by A16Z. Speaking of privacy, A16Z recently released a 2026 crypto market trend outlook with 17 projections, highlighting that privacy protection is the most important long-term competitive barrier in the crypto field. A16Z crypto team has also shown great interest in Miden, and these signals all point to privacy solutions potentially becoming a key focus of the market in the next cycle. From investment strategies to market perspectives, the actions of the giants are all leaning towards the privacy sector.

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SolidityNewbie

· 01-07 15:22

Privacy is a bet A16Z has made as well. The next cycle really needs to be paid attention to. --- With Miden out, the privacy track is going to stir up again for a while. --- Is the project invested by A16Z really coming this time? --- Is privacy protection becoming a barrier? It seems the giants are quietly preparing. --- It's A16Z again; this move is indeed quite aggressive. --- The heat in the privacy track is real; it all depends on who can stand out. --- The trends for 2026 are so clear now, I need to step up my game. --- Polygon's work on Miden feels a bit promising. --- Privacy is gaining momentum; I need to thoroughly analyze the projects. --- A16Z's intuition has never disappointed; making money quietly is the most terrifying.

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GateUser-2fce706c

· 01-07 12:54

I've already emphasized the importance of privacy; A16Z's instincts are never wrong. It's still not too late to get on board now. Don't regret it after Miden takes off.

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MagicBean

· 01-05 18:33

The privacy track is truly different this time, with A16Z and Polygon both betting on it. It feels like the next cycle will rely on this. --- Just hearing about the Miden project makes it clear it's not simple. Backed by A16Z and supported by Polygon, it's definitely promising. --- Has privacy protection become the strongest barrier? Someone finally said it. It was about time to pay more attention. --- As the market warms up, privacy takes the lead. The timing is spot on; the giants have already made their move. --- Gotta say, A16Z's intuition is really sharp. They've laid out the trends for 2026 already. What are retail investors still hesitating for? --- If Miden takes off, the privacy concept sector will definitely surge. It all depends on how deep Polygon's move can go. --- Haha, the privacy track is about to be hyped up again. Anyway, following big institutions is the way to go.

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DegenDreamer

· 01-04 16:57

A16Z is back at it again. Privacy is definitely about to take off. It feels like the next cycle will be all about privacy.

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BlockchainTherapist

· 01-04 16:52

Privacy is indeed going to be hot, even A16Z has invested, Miden's project is not simple. --- It's A16Z and Polygon again, is privacy really becoming the hottest trend? Will the next surge still be these? --- Wait, "privacy protection is a barrier," that sounds like selling concepts to project teams. --- Miden is coming, I need to get my homework done quickly, so I don't get cut like a leek. --- As the market warms up, privacy also heats up. This rhythm is really a bit too coincidental... --- A16Z's intuition is never wrong; I am optimistic about this privacy track. --- So the 2026 trend report is just advertising for these projects? Speechless. --- Can privacy solutions really solve privacy issues, or do they just sound high-end? --- Wait, how exactly does Miden operate? Can someone give a simple explanation? --- Big players are betting on privacy, how can retail users keep up? Feels like another information gap.

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RektCoaster

· 01-04 16:50

Privacy has really been mastered by the giants. When A16Z makes a move, it's a trend prediction. Miden is probably about to take off again. --- Wait, is the privacy track going to be hyped again? Every cycle says this, but no one really uses it. --- A16Z's words must be heeded. Damn, I need to increase my holdings again. --- Polygon + A16Z combination, this setup is indeed solid. If privacy protection really becomes a barrier, it will be valuable. --- I just want to know how long it will take for Miden to go live and realize these expectations... Anyway, I’ll wait and see. --- Is the privacy concept making a comeback? Damn, another wave of cuts coming. Let’s see how they play it first. --- The giants are all deploying privacy, which shows this thing is really going to be the next hot spot. I’m a bit tempted.

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NFTArchaeologis

· 01-04 16:45

Privacy... is like the early cypherpunk movement, moving from the fringe to the center. What does A16Z's action indicate? It shows that it has become a "archaeological value."

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-04 16:36

A16Z is about to harvest the leeks again, right? The privacy concept has been hyped for so long, is it finally going to be implemented? --- If Miden takes off, the privacy track will really take off. But I'm just worried it's all just a concept. --- Talking about privacy protection sounds nice, but isn't it just to evade regulation and attract retail investors to buy in? --- Wait, is this time's privacy track really different? Feels like I've heard this before a year ago. --- The giants are all deploying in privacy. Should I get on board or wait... Can any big brother give some advice? --- When will Miden be tradable? Still need to pay attention to things endorsed by A16Z. --- This is frustrating. Both A16Z and edge blockchain projects—I'm getting tired of these marketing tactics.

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