Cointelegraph examines the venture capital landscape of the blockchain industry in 2021, emphasizing market stability due to mainstream adoption. Notably, NFTs emerged as the breakout sector, attracting significant investments and corporate interest. Traditional financial giants like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal increased their stake in the blockchain ecosystem. The report also highlights how the popularity of protocols like Solana is transforming the market dynamics, attracting more interest in alternative cryptocurrencies.