Over 4 years at @a16zcrypto, I've found writing to be the best tool for exploring crypto’s complexity—from advising founders to constructing policy. It’s a discovery engine that demands clarity, consistency and transparency. Here are 10 posts I learned the most from writing:
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Markets are moving onchain—but developers need clear protections. Today @a16zcrypto & @fund-defi proposed a safe harbor to exempt crypto apps—DeFi frontends, NFT platforms, and more—from SEC broker rules. This is critical for tokenized securities to trade onchain.
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1/ Progress on crypto policy continues! The White House just released an excellent report and the SEC launched “Project Crypto”. The next critical step is feedback on the Senate’s market structure legislation. We just submitted our recommendations👇 https://api.a16zcrypto.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/a16z-Response-to-Senate-Banking-Committee-Digital-Asset-Market-Structure-RFI.pdf
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