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
a16z general partner Sriram Krishnan provides a framework for developing consumer products for any builder in the process of bringing their idea to life.
Starting a great product can be like embarking on a hero’s journey – or monomyth in the literary sense – from call to adventure to denouement. What are the magic moments that spark delight? What motivates great founders to “cross the threshold”? Krishnan draws from experience building at Twitter, Snap, Facebook, and more to chart the consumer product journey from concept to launch.