What's the next big asset class after crypto?

Real estate and precious metals have been around for ages, stocks kicked off trading back in the 1600s, and crypto assets came on the scene in 2009... so what do you think will be the next big asset class?

We don't know yet until we see one coming on board, we only have to be more updated about the trends happening in the economy and the new technology innovations that are being put in place, for now it is only cryptocurrency and bitcoin is the confidence we have, any other thing fall under this achievements and that is where you begin to see real world assets and the likes coming on board as new offers for an investment opportunity, while bitcoin remain the top of them all.

You might as well ask what will the next unicorn project be? If you know it, you might as well tell me and we can both be billionaires in ten to twenty years time. But there might be better uses to using psychic powers for predicting the future than making money... That being said, it is impossible to know until someone comes up with it. Hopefully it will be within our lifetimes although it does make me wonder if that will be the thing that makes Bitcoin redundant. Quite a scary thought, eh?

Can people know in the 1600 that cryptocurrencies will be the next? They can not know. We do not know if the next one will also be just like how there was something new called internet and followed by the new asset innovation. This is a question that we do not need to bother ourselves about.

Currently no one can predict what the next asset class bubble will be after this emergence of cryptocurrency, because cryptocurrency is still evolving, and a lot of people are still not very much aware or familiar with the technology at the moment, so I doubt we will have the emergence of another asset class anytime soon. It will take many years, in my opinion, and before then, the majority of people will have become more aware of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Yes, crypto is still in its infancy. It's like asking in 1620 what asset class is next after the stock market But why not

But, you made quite a leap there.  Before crypto, there was actually a massive, multitrillion-dollar asset class born right under our noses in the late 1990s: digital commodities and virtual goods.  From exchanging tangible gold bars and share certificates, we started paying actual money for World of Warcraft gold, Counter-Strike weapon skins, domain names and even virtual real estate.  Cryptocurrency was definitely not something that sprouted from nowhere in 2009; it was the next logical level for a whole generation that had already spent a decade assigning vale to digital bits and pixels on a screen. If I had to guess, the next asset class will most likely be something related to AI and our private data.  So, for example, instead of buying stocks, we will be buying fractions of revenue streams from an autonomous AI agent, or even tokens representing the output of a particular algorithm.  Basicaly, its only going to get weirder from here.

Computing powa is the new oil. Invest in GPU’s that have the biggest video ram because that’s where the real shit is at at the moment. Own your local AI infrastructure because these are the last moments you are allowed to buy one. The ability to think independently without having to have permission from some corporate is the new asset class. Think independently and freely and more importantly, privately. Unless you own your own AI infra, you are only allowed to think what your $20 gpt subscription lets you.

Correct! That said...i was looking to buy some and the computer I wanted that could have done something like that ^ was not available AT ALL, lol As far as an asset class...clearly it would be something equal to a current AI "token" or a derivative. Nothing else is on the horizon, imho.

This directs me to something that is as old as mankind and more undervalued (relative to its potential worth) than crypto in 2009-2010. Yes, being severely underrated is not a privilege of the new...

You are overthinking it, and trying to predict the next asset class after crypto right now is unnecessary and somewhat pointless. Nobody knows, and we still do not even know how far crypto will evolve over the next few decade. So, trying to guess what will replace it at this point is just speculation and not very necessary, imo. The goal for most of us when investing in gold, stocks and bitcoin is simply to make a profit. So as long as those assets continue to generate return and fit your risk appetite. What you need to do is focus on them and try to achieve your goal.

Your question is excellent, and I've sometimes wanted to create a topic and ask something like that, and now I'm happy you created one because someone answered your question. But this time, I also want to answer your question to the best of my ability, as a beginner. In my opinion, BTC is a new asset, so in reality, it's currently difficult to find a new digital asset that's better than BTC because BTC is still in its development stage. That's why quite a few people are currently buying and accumulating BTC. Of course, we must remain vigilant because new assets could emerge.

I think it would have to be energy related. Maybe different forms of energy and deliverability options that we haven’t yet thought of. It seems Bitcoin has moved closer to money being energy, but I think we can do better, as Bitcoin still lacks being a deliverable that has a physical use.

I haven’t really thought about this before. But we can’t really know. Just like nobody truly knew crypto was going to be the next big asset class back then. In 2009, a lot of people did probably see it as something weird or unserious . The next asset class might be something people are ignoring now who knows, the same way crypto was overlooked in its early days. It could be AI related assets.

Rare earth minerals used for power generation might be the new class of assets. Neodymium, gallium, indium, and dysprosium are some of the elements used for energy generation. Artificial intelligence is being integrated into every sector, leading to an increase in data centres across many countries. These data centres need power, thereby making energy generation a highly sought-after asset.

If we're talking about this,, I'm not sure. The world is already at a fairly advanced level of sophistication. Therefore, I believe it will be very difficult to find or create another asset that could be as powerful as crypto or bitcoin. Basically, investment assets used to be only available in the real world, not virtual ones. But then crypto was created, which became the origin of digital-based investment. After that, I don't think there's anything else I can think of to create a new type of asset, because right now, I believe digital assets like bitcoin and crypto have clearly reached their peak. Furthermore, I believe the era of crypto and bitcoin is still very new, and therefore, it will definitely be quite a while before people continue to explore these digital assets. So,, yes, right now, I don't think there are any other assets that can be created. But please correct me if I'm wrong.

I don’t know what the next investment opportunity will be. It’s not that I’m unable to think about it, but so far I’ve been focusing on my current assets so that when a new opportunity arises, I’ll already have the capital ready. If anyone knows what the next asset will be besides precious metals and assets like Bitcoin, please share it here so we can prepare everything needed to invest and achieve financial freedom for the future. It would be incredible knowledge if someone knows that.

If any of us could predict the future and know what is going to happen next. As goldkingcoiner said, all we really need is to identify the next unicorn project or hidden gem. That alone is enough to make us rich, without having to wait decades for a completely new asset class to appear before investing  In my observation, market is rarely short on opportunities, as long as we take the time to search, research, and act on them before they pass. Becoming wealthy is entirely within reach, we do not need to wait for some new asset class to come along.

That's the point. Big AI firms are overspending on hw as an excuse to make investments in AI infrastructure and as a result, consumers can't afford to buy a gaming GPU like rtx5090 since it is $4k in many places. DDR5 ram are also expensive as fuck. Don't even look at workstation systems. They are completely out of reach for most people. They don't do that because they really need the hardware. They already got more than enough and yet they keept buying. They do it because if you are able to set your own local ai infra up, you won't need their $20/month subs and they are already raising their prices either by ratelimiting you, giving you access to the older dumber models... They havent really raised the prices directly on the plans as far as I know but they are doing something more subtle. Most people pay the same amount monthly but now they are getting less from their subscription and they will get less, and less, and less because those companies are not making profits. When they onboard everyone and there is no consumer hw left on the markets, the real fireworks will start. People will want to escape but there won't be an alternative. If they don't use their subscription based AI, they will be left behind. If they use it, they'll get as much as intelligence the company hands them. Not just that, the cloud AI models are heavily censored so you are not even allowed to think if you thinking isn't up to their "standards".

We certainly cannot see the future, nor the signs at the moment. But I think going forward, assets related to digital will still prevail. Or it could be related to the development of AI. For those who have witnessed some developments in the world, we are grateful just to own and experience how the crypto market develops. Even if eventually another asset emerges and becomes extraordinary like Bitcoin, hopefully we will still be among the people who can know and use it.