Internet natives are reshaping economic rules: Half of future economic activity will run on-chain

A few days ago at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, I discussed a perspective: digital natives are reshaping the entire economic paradigm.

In the coming decades, roughly half of all global economic activity will take place on-chain. This isn’t hype—it’s a real need. Young people who grew up using smartphones and AI need financial tools that match the pace of their lives. Asking them to wait three days for a bank transfer? That’s a joke.

Simply put, this is a systemic upgrade driven by the digital native generation. Blockchain’s rise is no accident—it directly bypasses the outdated limitations of the internet era. Programmable storage that doesn’t require intermediaries, 24/7 global value transfer, increasing transparency to reduce systemic risk, and open networks breaking down financial silos.

History is clear: in every technological iteration, the more open, transparent, and efficient side always wins. And each time, it’s the new generation that leads the way. This time is no different.