For 26 years, the world's richest person has changed six times, but a closer look reveals that what truly changes is the logic of wealth concentration.

The trajectory from 2000 to now is quite interesting—Gates dominated the first 10 years, Buffett briefly topped the list, Mexican telecom tycoon Slim appeared unexpectedly, Bezos continuously ruled through e-commerce, and luxury empire Arnaud enjoyed a brief glory. After 2022, the situation has completely changed.

The most shocking thing is the numbers themselves. Musk's net worth jumped from about $219 billion in 2022 to over $700 billion in 2026, multiplying several times in just three years. The threshold for being the richest is no longer "hundred-billion club" but directly entering the "trillion-level" range.

What is behind this? Simply put, it’s not that a certain individual suddenly becomes a genius, but the result of the combined benefits of technology, capital, and globalization. When a technology has exponential expansion capabilities, wealth growth naturally departs from a linear pattern.

Turning to the crypto market, what does this mean?

**Opportunity side**: Bitcoin and crypto assets themselves are typical representatives of "exponential assets." As traditional wealth becomes increasingly concentrated, some funds will naturally seek value carriers outside the system. Coupled with narratives like AI×Crypto, it’s easier to attract attention.

**Risk side**: Capital increasingly favors "sure winners," severely squeezing the survival space for small and medium projects. In periods of high wealth concentration, the volatility of speculative assets can be very intense, and retail investors are easily caught as victims.

Ultimately, this is the era of "exponential assets." But the premise is—**you must stand on the right side of the trend**. The era never distributes dividends evenly; it only rewards those who truly understand it.