YC links crypto rails and physical-work software as new startup opportunities
ycombinator · x · 2026-07-23
YC’s thread pairs two startup theses: crypto is becoming more useful as stablecoins spread in finance, tokenized assets reshape trading, and AI agents may need crypto rails to transact; and the software for managing physical work is still primitive.
The reply argues that the next operating systems may coordinate humans, robots, and AI agents together, potentially managing labor itself rather than just software workflows.
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