Blockchain adoption continues to expand globally but remains in an early phase, according to new analysis by Lachezar Zanev of The Venture Network. In 2025, over 560 million people use blockchain, with markets, DeFi, tokenised assets, enterprise adoption, and regulatory frameworks growing steadily, signalling strong long-term potential across finance, infrastructure, and digital services. Blockchain technology now operates across finance, commerce, digital identity, and computing.