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
A talk on the basics of intellectual property for web3 projects from Harvard Business School professor and a16z research partner Scott Kominers. Community-created, novel IP – from NFTs to software protocols – has been a surprisingly impactful application of web3. This presentation covers the purpose of IP rights, emerging trends in shared IP, and the basic parameters of IP design.