# The Crypto Price-Innovation Cycle

> Chris Dixon explains the price-innovation cycle in crypto—how people first get attracted to the space and then ultimately build startups that push innovation forward. Crypto Startup School is series of lectures and discussions given by crypto experts to help people learn how to build crypto companie...

- URL: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/videos/the-crypto-price-innovation-cycle-2
- Authors: [Chris Dixon](https://a16zcrypto.com/team/chris-dixon)
- Published: 2023-03-01
- Updated: 2025-01-29
- Focus areas: company building
- Tags: CSX 2020, how innovation happens, video
- Format: videos

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Chris Dixon explains the price-innovation cycle in crypto—how people first get attracted to the space and then ultimately build startups that push innovation forward.

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Crypto Startup School is series of lectures and discussions given by crypto experts to help people learn how to build crypto companies.

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