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Prediction markets are a hot topic again — even cartoon characters are talking about them (cf South Park). But beyond the buzz, what is a prediction market, exactly? How do they work, how are they designed, and what makes them work?
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Corporate structures affect everything, from day-to-day operations to taxes. But in web3, they can also help founders fulfill critical objectives, like further decentralizing. a16z crypto General Counsel Miles Jennings shares frameworks and mental models for choosing the right corporate structure, especially for founders looking to facilitate (vs. undermines) decentralization. This talk covers options for corporate structures, along with their benefits, limitations, and other common challenges and pitfalls.