Ask HN: Crypto Startup Ideas

Crypto has long been discussed as a technology that could shift power away from centralized institutions and give individuals more control over their money, especially in light of events like 2008. Recently, however, the space seems increasingly dominated by speculative projects with little long-term utility, which raises the question of whether the original vision has been lost.

I’d like to hear from the community: what areas of crypto and blockchain as whole, today do you think still hold meaningful potential for building real companies? or should I just focus on AI like everyone else doing?