a16z Crypto Executive: The Term "Stablecoin" May Gradually Become Outdated

Robert Hackett, Head of Special Projects at a16z Crypto, has written that the term "stablecoin" is gradually losing its relevance to the times. Stablecoins were originally born during a period of high volatility in the crypto market, hence the emphasis on "stable" characteristics. However, as technology evolves, stability has become a foundational element evolving into global financial infrastructure. The focus within the crypto industry has shifted from "is it stable?" to "what else can we build?", with stability becoming a baseline requirement rather than innovation itself. Therefore, the name "stablecoin" is more like a patch for an old problem than a definition of a new financial system. In the future, the concept of stablecoins may eventually fade into broader terms like "digital dollar" or "on-chain asset," or even be fully integrated into the underlying fabric of the financial system, much like how "light bulb" replaced the concept of "electric illumination."