Chainlink founder Sergey Nazarov, speaking at SmartCon 2026, warns that crypto hodlers are unprepared for what’s next. He breaks down the upcoming US Clarity Act (which he rates an 80% chance of passing), shifts in SEC and CFTC oversight, and predicts an institution-led surge that could 10x crypto values and rival the 2017 bull run.
On the tech side, Nazarov teases Chainlink’s roadmap—think on-chain privacy upgrades and crypto’s “JavaScript moment” that finally pushes mainstream adoption. Regulatory clarity combined with big institutional capital is set to trigger massive growth, and most holders still haven’t caught on.
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