With growing activity and innovation around token-based network models, builders are wondering how to distinguish different types of tokens — and which might be the best choice for their business. At the same time, both consumers and policy makers
Pricing is a common conundrum for marketplace builders. Many marketplaces heavily subsidize user activity to bootstrap initial growth and liquidity — giving their product or service away for free (or at a steep discount). But that’s not sustainab
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.