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
Building a company that’s ultimately going to decentralize takes founders down a very different path than a typical startup. This talk – presented by a16z crypto General Counsel and Head of Decentralization Miles Jennings – walks through the promises and pitfalls of decentralization, from providing censorship-resistant public infrastructure to operating within regulatory uncertainty. The talk also shares frameworks for thinking about decentralization, both for startups navigating decentralization and those interacting with decentralized protocols.