Blockchains are a new settlement and ownership layer, one that’s programmable, open, and global by default, unlocking new forms of entrepreneurship, creativity, and infrastructure. Growth in monthly active crypto addresses is generally tracking the
The economics of the internet are already changing. As the open web collapses into a prompt bar, we have to wonder: Will AI lead to an open internet or a maze of new paywalls? And who will control it — big centralized companies or broad communities
An inside look at the state of crypto policy – and the process of creating policy more generally – in the United States. a16z sits down with U.S. Congressman and Chair of the House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry for a conversation and Q&A on developing policy that nurtures innovation in the U.S. Moderated by a16z Head of Government Affairs Collin McCune, the session covers policy objectives, perceptions of web3 on Capitol Hill, and best practices for engaging representatives.