According to Michael Anderson, co-founder of Framework Ventures, blockchain is evolving into a financial foundation for capital-heavy sectors rather than merely a platform for crypto speculation.
By Krisztian Sandor Jun 28, 2026, 1:00 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on Framework Ventures co-founders Vance Spencer and Michael Anderson (Framework)SummaryShow- Framework Ventures envisions blockchain as a funding mechanism for AI computing, robotics, and energy infrastructure through tokenization.
- Co-founder Michael Anderson remarked that the crypto sector has transitioned from catering to crypto users to addressing capital formation challenges for tangible industries.
- The San Francisco-based firm has launched a $400 million fund aimed at investments that converge tokenization, stablecoins, and cutting-edge technologies.
Investment prospects within blockchain are shifting away from cryptocurrencies themselves, focusing instead on how this technology can support capital-intensive sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and energy.
This perspective is at the core of Framework Ventures' newly announced $400 million fund. The firm asserts that tokenization and stablecoins are maturing into financial infrastructure essential for industries seeking innovative capital-raising methods.
Michael Anderson stated in an interview with CoinDesk, "The industry has shifted towards leveraging these technologies—tokenization, blockchain, and decentralized networks—across different markets in novel ways."
The landscape has dramatically changed since the 2020-21 cycle, which was heavily focused on DeFi protocols, DAOs, and offerings primarily designed for crypto enthusiasts.
Anderson noted, "There was a period in 2020 and 2021 where we were developing crypto products specifically for crypto users."
Currently, many entrepreneurs are utilizing blockchain technology to tackle financing challenges beyond the crypto realm.
For instance, in AI infrastructure, Framework believes that tokenization can facilitate more affordable financing options for GPUs and other computing resources by converting them into blockchain-based collateral.
Anderson explained that traditional securitization markets face challenges in aggregating individual servers or computing devices into viable investment products. With over $300 billion in stablecoins circulating on-chain, a new capital source is emerging for asset-backed lending.
"We possess the on-chain capital necessary to support this industry," he asserted.
This rationale is also applicable to the energy sector. Framework has made investments in Daylight, which funds residential solar initiatives through a decentralized energy network, and Uranium Digital, which is establishing a tokenized marketplace for physical uranium.
A different generation
Anderson highlighted a significant evolution in the types of founders entering the crypto space today.
Instead of anonymous developers from the crypto world launching speculative projects, many current founders come from traditional finance, energy, or industrial technology sectors, offering substantial expertise while deploying blockchain as the financial backbone to address real-world challenges.
This trend is already reflected in Framework's recent investments, which include TVL Capital, established by former members of Morgan Stanley's digital assets team; robotics startup Mecka AI, which provides training data for cutting-edge AI companies; and Plasma, a banking platform on blockchain focused on stablecoin transactions.
The firm’s approach aligns with a larger transformation within the digital asset sector. Major banks and asset managers are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to issue, trade, and settle conventional financial assets, while stablecoins are being integrated into cross-border payments and treasury functions as banks and fintechs seek to modernize their payment systems.
"What if 2021 was merely an anomaly," Anderson pondered, "and we are now progressing towards genuine utility, sustainable business models, and utilizing this technology in ways that are not primarily speculative?"
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