Investment firm 1kx said in its annual blockchain revenue report that total industry revenue is projected to reach $100 billion in 2026. The report said the figure would be down about 28% year over year because of falling crypto asset prices. It also said institution- and real-economy-related business now accounts for about 30% of blockchain industry revenue. In the third quarter of 2026, revenue tied to the real economy exceeded blockchain infrastructure revenue for the first time. 1kx added that the share of total industry revenue generated by listed companies rose from 7% in 2022 to 16%, while a record 283 protocols returned value to token holders in Q3 through buybacks, burns, or fee-sharing mechanisms.
Odaily reported that investment firm 1kx has released its annual blockchain revenue report, projecting total blockchain industry revenue at $100 billion in 2026. The report said the figure would be down about 28% year over year due to falling crypto asset prices.
According to the report, institution- and real-economy-related business currently contributes about 30% of the blockchain industry’s revenue. In the third quarter of 2026, revenue from real-economy-related business surpassed blockchain infrastructure revenue for the first time.
1kx also said the share of total blockchain industry revenue attributable to listed companies has risen from 7% in 2022 to 16%. In addition, a record 283 protocols returned value to token holders in the third quarter through mechanisms including token buybacks, burns, and fee-sharing.
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