Niftmint, TF Labs, and Conduit Network successfully closed out the year by connecting Seattle's retail community. Beyond the celebration, the event served to align strategies: the immediate future demands mastering the intersection of AI, video commerce, and community engagement. It was a pivotal evening for those seeking to lead the convergence of technology and retail.

Despite the "crypto winter," Seattle's Web3 Holiday Mixer was a resounding success in terms of networking and strategic vision. Attendees enjoyed a thoughtful panel discussion on the beginnings of crypto and charted a course toward a promising 2026. The consensus is clear: Web3's future lies in integrating DeFi tools with tangible assets, complying with new regulations, and enhancing user privacy.

Prediction markets are proving to be “truth machines.” A clear example is Polymarket's “French whale,” which raised $80 million by relying on private data rather than traditional media narratives during the elections. This ability to filter out noise is driving the sector toward widespread adoption. In the future, we can expect these platforms to evolve beyond entertainment, integrating with traditional finance and serving as crucial tools for corporate forecasting and collec