Animoca’s Evan Auyang worked in finance and public transit before crypto—Why he thinks the blockchain should be more like a bus - Fortune

Evan Auyang, president of Animoca Brands, brings an unusual résumé to the blockchain sector: prior roles in traditional finance and public transit. In remarks reported by Fortune, he argues that blockchain networks should function more like a bus system—shared public infrastructure that many people rely on daily—rather than a niche technology reserved for specialists.

The analogy matters because it reframes how the industry talks about adoption. A bus network succeeds when it is accessible, affordable, and dependable for ordinary riders, not just enthusiasts. Applied to crypto, that suggests prioritizing usability, consistent performance, and broad participation over complexity or exclusivity.

For market observers, the takeaway is less about any single token or protocol and more about a strategic direction: projects that lower barriers to entry may be better positioned as the sector matures. What to watch is whether this infrastructure-first framing translates into concrete product decisions—and whether users respond to networks that behave less like a private club and more like public transport.