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a16z crypto’s CTO delves into the world of tokens, outlining various token categories — including memecoins, stablecoins, arcade tokens, and network tokens. He shares the differences and similarities between token types, and also the path to progressive decentralization, in this talk (first delivered at our Crypto Startup Accelerator).