Crypto Industry Faces 'Danger Zone' as Senior Talent Shifts to AI
Crypto Industry Faces 'Danger Zone' as Senior Talent Shifts to AI
A recent trend reveals a 'danger zone' for the crypto industry as senior talent migrates towards artificial intelligence. In early 2026, key figures, including an individual who spent five years building Solana's ecosystem and a zkSync executive, announced their departure or transition to AI-related fields, signaling a rotation of expertise away from the blockchain space.
Within a span of weeks in early 2026, a cluster of senior crypto operators announced they were stepping back or switching domains. Akshay BD, who spent five years building Solana's ecosystem, posted a “life update” saying he was “grateful to pass the torch.” Anthony Rose, a zkSync executive, announced he was “moving on” after four […]