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"Decentralization must be incentivized, not ignored. So I argue in this piece that we must start with a better definition of decentralization — one that moves us beyond the ambiguities that have caused unintended consequences, and that could simplify things for both policymakers and builders." – @milesjennings Full post: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/defining-decentralization-control/

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You've heard of DePIN, but what are the actual use cases? Here are 6 of my favorite 1. Telecom 2. Energy 3. Transportation 4. AI 5. Healthcare 6. Robotics Read the full post below! https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/6-use-cases-for-depin/

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5 follow ups on ending crypto offshoring: 1️⃣ What about tax? 2️⃣ Aren't Public Benefit Corps and Foundations similar? 3️⃣ Is there a role for foundations going forward? 4️⃣ What about foundation-only models? 5️⃣ Don't DUNAs face the same issues as foundations? Full article: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/faq-end-foundation-era-crypto/

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latest pod: debanking exposed

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Joining us are: Uniswap Labs’s Chief Legal Officer Katherine Minarik, who shares her personal story of being debanked and what it taught her. a16z crypto Finance and Operations Partner Em Westerhold, who helps founders navigate these issues, and who has tracked dozens of instances of debanking across our own portfolio. With our host, @hackr 🎙️ A big thank you to Katherine for trusting us to share her story, which you can read a first-hand account of in an op-ed she contributed to a16zcrypto.com earlier this year. Find that and more below. https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/debanking-exposed/

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Wait — the bank froze your life savings? Debanking exposed... Imagine waking up one day to find your bank account frozen. No warning. No explanation. No recourse. This is not a thought experiment. It’s a real situation. And it’s happened not just to crypto companies and their founders, but to ordinary people who are just trying to live their lives. That includes our guest today, who learned firsthand what it means to be “debanked.” In this episode, we talk about the unseen algorithms that monitor people’s accounts, the ramifications of the Bank Secrecy Act, and how crypto and decentralized finance may offer a much-needed check — and safety net — against the opaque systems of traditional finance. Full episode: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/debanking-exposed/

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Great article from Aurora Petracca at @a16zcrypto Founders, hiring is not just a checklist. It is a full-time job and a minefield. From rushing interviews to chasing crypto-native "unicorns", the mistakes are real and expensive AF. If you are scaling your early-stage team, this is a must-read, plus I'm looking for work 😉 https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/10-hiring-mistakes-early-stage-founders/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=hiring_6_7_25

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Who will control AI in the future — big, centralized companies, or communities of users? Blockchains can counterbalance many of the centralizing forces we’re already seeing in AI. Together these trends enable useful applications. Here are 11 crypto x AI use cases, from decentralized physical infrastructure to IP registries for creators. → https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/ai-crypto-crossovers/ @skominers @sambroner @boogie @guy @lizh @carra

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In this episode, we tease apart the hype from the reality of prediction markets, but also go more deeply into the how, why, and where these markets work. We also dig into the design challenges and opportunities (including implications for builders) of these and other information aggregation mechanisms; and more. Where do (and don’t) blockchain and crypto technologies come in? What are some of the most interesting applications, both immediate — like for corporate decisions or scientific replication — and in the near to distant future, across trends like AI, DeSci, futarchy/ governance, and more? Check it out: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/prediction-markets-information-aggregation-mechanisms/ w/ @skominers @smc90

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New podcast episode just dropped! Solana cofounder @toly shares the origin and evolution of Solana; what sets the chain’s culture, values, and tech apart; how it has gotten to where it is today (despite several near-death brushes); and much more in conversation with a16z General Partner @alive. Tune in: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/solana-inside-story-anatoly-yakovenko/

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Stablecoins now present what I believe is the first credible opportunity to onboard a billion people into crypto. If you haven’t checked in on the latest stablecoin data recently, you might be surprised. Stablecoins have done $33 trillion in transaction volume in the last 12 months, consistently hitting new all time highs. To put that into perspective, that’s close to 20 times the volume of PayPal, close to 3 times the volume of Visa, and quickly approaching the volume of ACH. It’s incredible to see stablecoins in the mix among these massive global payment networks that have been around for decades.

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To empower entrepreneurs to better understand the market — and ensure fair andsustainable deal structures — below we share the foundational principles that inform how we define the scope of token rights and restrictions. We then highlight some of the predatory behaviors we’ve seen from some investors, and discuss how that behavior hurts projects. We also provide an explanation of provisions we use. Check out the full post here: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/token-rights-in-term-sheets-how-to-avoid-predatory-deals/ @milesjennings

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Why do we even have foundations in crypto? Do we really need them going forward? @milesjennings explains why we had them, and why we may not need them any longer.

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CSX SF Demo Day 🫡

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Marketing in crypto requires a unique approach - check out my convo with @amandatyler & @clairekart to hear more about tips for targeting developers, building your profile and more. Would love to hear your thoughts!

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The end of crypto's foundation era is here. New policy (CLARITY Act), emerging structures (DUNA), and smarter tooling (BORGs) enable better systems — better incentives, accountability, and decentralization. My new post on why it’s time to move on from foundation structures: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/end-foundation-era-crypto/

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AI vs. ID: How do we prove who's human and who's AI in a world of agents, bots, deep fakes, and more? The answer may be a privacy-preserving ID that proves you're human -- and enables new applications, too: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/proof-of-human-privacy-ai-agents-bots-deepfakes-world-orb/

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Our CSX Investment in Oncade The gaming industry is at an inflection point, with AI tools and vibe coding platforms democratizing game development. But when it comes to some of the critical pieces – like payments and distribution – the options are extremely limited and extractive.

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