Hoskinson Sees Exponential Growth on the Horizon for Crypto

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson believes that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are entering an era of rapid growth, similar to the internet and artificial intelligence. Speaking at the United Nations, Hoskinson compared the development of blockchain with earlier advances in nuclear technology, the internet, and AI.

Exponential technologies, such as blockchain, can appear to develop slowly at first but then accelerate rapidly, according to Hoskinson. He noted that exponential growth is counterintuitive, citing that very little progress can be made initially, but a small increase can lead to significant advancements.

Hoskinson also mentioned the internet as an example of exponential technology, which revolutionized global communication and information access.

Furthermore, Hoskinson highlighted the growing use of tokenization in financial markets, with tokenized equities increasing from around $600 million at the beginning of 2025 to approximately $3 billion. He attributed this growth to institutional adoption and the accelerating pace of blockchain settlement, DeFi infrastructure development, and market adoption.