CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju predicts that within five years, altcoins will move beyond speculative trading and internet hype and evolve into economic tools that facilitate compensation for internet knowledge workers. While meme coins and celebrity-backed tokens will continue to exist as speculative assets, altcoins with real utility will redefine digital labor and become employment contracts for internet-based knowledge workers. Ju's comments reflect the ongoing debate about the long-term utility of altcoins, which have historically been driven by internet culture rather than fundamental value. The shift towards utility-driven digital assets aligns with developments in blockchain-based decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and Web3 projects. Ju urges the crypto community to recognize the broader applications of blockchain technology and move beyond the "Bitcoin, not crypto" mindset. This shift in the industry could reshape the crypto landscape, with projects focusing on real-world use cases driving the next phase of growth. However, the future of altcoins and their role in the digital economy remains uncertain as regulatory frameworks and market dynamics continue to evolve.



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