Public Blockchain Technology Market Global Report 2026

The public blockchain technology market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $16.01 billion in 2025 to $21.51 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for decentralized transaction systems, rising preference for transparent and immutable digital records, growing adoption of cryptocurrency and digital asset transactions, increasing need for permissionless peer-to-peer transactions, expanding use of cryptographic security for transaction validation.

The public blockchain technology market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $69.22 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for scalable public blockchain networks, rising preference for energy-efficient consensus mechanisms, growing need for cross-chain interoperability, increasing demand for decentralized applications and smart contracts, and expanding adoption of tokenized digital assets. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of permissionless blockchain networks, rising use of proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms, increasing demand for decentralized transaction validation, growing adoption of blockchain interoperability solutions, and rising use of smart contracts for automated transactions.

The growing adoption of cryptocurrencies is expected to propel the growth of the public blockchain technology market in the coming years. Cryptocurrency adoption refers to the increasing acceptance and use of digital currencies by consumers and businesses for transactions and payments. The adoption of cryptocurrencies is rising due to advancements in blockchain technology and increasing consumer interest in alternative payment methods, which have made digital currencies more accessible and practical for everyday transactions across various demographics. Cryptocurrencies enable the adoption of public blockchain technology by providing decentralized digital assets that facilitate secure transactions, incentivize network participation, and support the development of blockchain-based applications and ecosystems. For instance, in May 2026, according to Security.org, a US-based digital security research and review platform, around 30% of US adults, representing 70.4 million individuals, currently own cryptocurrency, increasing from 27% in 2024. Therefore, the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies is driving the growth of the public blockchain technology market.

Major companies operating in the public blockchain technology market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as Layer-2 public blockchain networks, to improve transaction scalability, lower network fees, enhance interoperability, and accelerate the adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenized real-world assets. A Layer-2 public blockchain is a secondary blockchain protocol built on top of an existing public blockchain that processes transactions more efficiently while leveraging the security of the underlying network. For instance, in July 2026, Robinhood Markets Inc., a US-based financial services and online brokerage company, launched Robinhood Chain, an innovative Layer-2 public blockchain built on the Arbitrum network. The blockchain is designed to support the tokenization of real-world assets and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, enabling users to trade tokenized assets with greater speed and efficiency. The chain provides lower transaction fees, enhanced scalability, and seamless compatibility with Ethereum-based applications through the Arbitrum ecosystem. It also strengthens Robinhood's cryptocurrency ecosystem by allowing developers and users to build and access decentralized financial services while maintaining the security of the Ethereum blockchain.

In June 2026, Robinhood Markets Inc., a US-based financial services company, acquired WonderFi Technologies Inc. for $180 million. Through this acquisition, Robinhood strengthened its international expansion strategy by entering the Canadian market, enhancing its regulated cryptocurrency capabilities, and broadening its digital asset offerings through WonderFi’s established crypto platforms and customer base. WonderFi Technologies Inc. is a Canada-based provider of public blockchain technology solutions.

Major companies operating in the public blockchain technology market are Coinbase Global Inc, Robinhood Markets Inc, Ripple Labs Inc, Consensys Software Inc, Ava Labs Inc, Alchemy Insights Inc, Blockstream Corporation Inc, Aptos Labs Inc, Dapper Labs Inc, QuickNode Inc, SmartContract Chainlink Limited SEZC, Polygon Labs UI Ltd, Mysten Labs Inc, Protocol Labs Inc, StarkWare Industries Ltd, OP Labs PBC, Scroll Ltd, Matter Labs Ltd, Immutable Pty Ltd, Hedera LLC, Algorand Foundation Ltd, Solana Foundation, Offchain Labs Inc, Foundation for Interwallet Operability.

North America was the dominant region in the public blockchain technology market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the public blockchain technology market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the public blockchain technology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.