Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith anticipates a surge in publicly traded companies adopting cryptocurrency asset management strategies, leading to industry consolidation. Smith's firm has invested over $200 million in digital asset trusts (DATs), including ProCap Financial and BitMine Immersion. Inspired by Michael Saylor's approach, the trend is expanding beyond Bitcoin to altcoins like XRP and Dogecoin. Currently, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana DATs manage over $120 billion, with $20 billion in venture capital raised this year. Smith differentiates between 'investment DATs' focused on shareholder value and 'ecosystem DATs' that replace traditional foundations. Despite regulatory scrutiny, Smith believes DATs represent a lasting evolution in the crypto industry.