Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan anticipates a stronger economic role for crypto tokens by 2026, driven by regulatory advancements and system upgrades. In a recent post, Hougan highlighted that newer crypto projects are implementing clearer economic models, contrasting with the loose governance of older tokens. He cited Uniswap's UNI token as an example, noting proposed changes like a fee-burning mechanism and improved liquidity returns. Additionally, Hougan mentioned Ethereum's upcoming Fusaka upgrade and potential staking developments for XRP as significant catalysts for economic shifts in the crypto market.