Blockchain

Investment Outlook

Selective

Market Size

Developing

What It Is

A blockchain is a distributed ledger maintained across many independent computers, where entries are cryptographically linked and difficult to alter retrospectively. It removes the need for a single trusted intermediary to maintain the record.

Beyond cryptocurrencies, the technology underpins smart contracts, tokenised assets, and systems where multiple parties need a shared record none of them controls.

Where Capital Is Going

Infrastructure — scaling, interoperability, and developer tooling
Tokenisation of real-world assets including funds and property
Stablecoins and payment settlement rails
Custody, compliance, and institutional-grade services
Identity and verifiable credentials

Key Applications

Cross-border payments and settlement
Asset tokenisation and fractional ownership
Supply chain provenance and traceability
Decentralised finance protocols
Digital identity and credentialing

Challenges

Regulatory treatment varies widely and continues to shift
Scalability and transaction cost on established networks
Security failures in smart contracts and bridges
Gap between speculative activity and durable commercial use
Energy consumption on proof-of-work networks

Major Companies

Who's building in this space.

Investing or raising in

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