Here's my contribution to the Big Ideas in 2025 post by @a16z @a16zcrypto. I believe this is the year to re-engage the 617M "passive" crypto holders and bring the world onchain.

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You can check out the full post here:
https://a16z.com/big-ideas-in-tech-2025/

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It's an estimated number reported by Crypto.com. They share a bit about the methodology here.

https://contenthub-static.crypto.com/wp_media/2024/08/Crypto.com-Crypto-Market-Sizing-H1-2024-1.pdf

hey Daren, what does this "owning crypto onchain" mean? It means there are that many wallets holding crypto or does it also count CEXs?

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onchain > online

congrats.  this is a must read for me every year.  thanks for sharing.

second! 

we'll witness a major influx when those "passive" individuals become "active."