Traditional data markets often involve intermediaries, leading to complexities, delays, and concerns about data privacy and security. Blockchain can disrupts this model by creating a decentralized ecosystem where data providers can directly interact with AI developers. This peer-to-peer approach eliminates the need for intermediaries, streamlining the process and reducing costs.

https://blog.marginx.io/blockchain-the-future-of-data-markets-a5cdc29595f8

Historically, crypto valuations have followed an apparent four-year cycle, with successive periods of price appreciation and depreciation. Investors can monitor a variety of blockchain-based indicators and other measures to track the crypto cycle and help inform their risk management decisions. Crypto is a maturing asset class, however, and crypto valuations may eventually transcend the recurring four-year cycles that characterized the market’s early history.

Grayscale Research sees the current mix of indicators as consistent with an intermediate stage of the cycle. As long as still supported by fundamentals — like application adoption and broader macro market conditions — the bull market can potentially extend into 2025 and beyond. 

https://www.grayscale.com/research/reports/the-state-of-the-crypto-cycle