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
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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.