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Applications for CSX Spring 2025 are now open! Our Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX) program provides expert guidance, capital, and resources for founders of early-stage crypto startups. More details about the program: → Will be held in San Francisco 🌁 → Minimum of $500,000 investment → The nine-week, in-person program will start in April and end with a Demo Day in June 📣 → Participants receive hands-on guidance, mentorship, and inspiration from some of the best leaders and operators in crypto today 🫡 → Application will remain open until February 7th 📜 Apply here: http://apply.a16zcrypto.com -- None of the above should be taken as investment advice or an advertisement for investment services; please see https://a16z.com/disclosures/ for more information.
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Included in our latest newsletter: 1. The latest on the Tornado Cash case: the signal vs. the noise 2. The latest on SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121: now rescinded! 3. Executive order: on digital financial technology & more: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/recent-crypto-policy-news-explained-signal-vs-noise/
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Continuous formal verification of Pectra system contracts with halmos The upcoming Pectra hardfork introduces system contracts, which have undergone four security audits. To further enhance security guarantees, we applied formal verification using halmos. Learn more: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/formal-verification-of-pectra-system-contracts-with-halmos/
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Ready to take your brand to the next level? Join brand strategist Steven Ebert as he reveals the secrets to crafting a powerful brand narrative tailored for early-stage founders! In this must-watch talk, Steven breaks down: - How to create a brand story that captivates and inspires - Game-changing frameworks to elevate your brand - The essential questions every brand must answer Whether you’re a founder or operator, this session is packed with actionable insights to help you build a brand that stands out and connects with your audience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ7Q-w_6k-g
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In this episode, Ben Leventhal shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur — including hard-won lessons learned in company-building — in conversation with a16z crypto General Partner Arianna Simpson. Ben is the founder and CEO of Blackbird and formerly the founder of Resy and Eater. Tune in: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/blackbird-ceo-ben-leventhal-csx-2024/
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In this talk, Emily Westerhold, operating partner at a16z crypto, dives into the essential building blocks of creating a robust operating plan for early-stage companies. https://youtu.be/wODSmIGYYDw?feature=shared
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It’s a new dawn for the SEC. Here are 6 immediate steps the agency should take to regulate crypto while balancing innovation and consumer protection. https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/sec-digital-age/
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In this talk, Ben Leventhal shares his entrepreneurial journey of being the founder of Eater, Resy, and now Blackbird. This conversation, moderated by a16z crypto general partner Arianna Simpson, covers the evolution of going from a magazine to building a tech company, his advice for early stage founders, and how web3 enables Blackbird. Check out the full talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsMmz-10MRA&list=PLjQ9HCQMu_8yErC5lfBeTg9FN64KKZqPg&index=3 You can also apply to our spring CSX cohort to hear these conversations in-person, plus off the record talks, workshops, office hours, & more: https://apply.a16zcrypto.com
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Check out this conversation from our most recent CSX, with @karl-op, the cofounder of Optimism and CEO of OP Labs, and @haydenzadams, founder of Uniswap. This talk, moderated by Head of CSX @jasonr, covers the interwoven history between building Optimism and Uniswap (Karl and Hayden first met in college), plus the lessons they learned as entrepreneurs, and advice for founders building in web3. The full conversation can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iRLApXgv4 You can also apply to our spring CSX cohort to hear these conversations in-person, plus off the record talks, workshops, office hours, & more: https://apply.a16zcrypto.com/
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Looking to level up your online presence? Here’s a podcast episode on how to make social media work for you, rather than overwhelming you. Our guests are masters of the art of posting, and they have tips and tactics you can use to boost your profile, attract attention, and build a following of your own. Whether you’re a startup founder, creator, avid doomscroller, or longtime lurker, this show has tips and tactics you can use to attract attention, build a following, and level up your online presence. In this episode, we cover what to do and what not to do, how much of your authentic self to bring to the table vs. merely playing to the algorithms, turning your interests and obsessions into viral hits, and what standup comedy has to do with the art of posting. w/ @gaut @ishverduzco @hackr tune in: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/social-media-how-to-build-your-presence/
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5 pieces on AI x crypto: What, where, how Beginning with why that convergence matters, and ending with some big ideas for the near future. → https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/ai-and-crypto-what-where-how/
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7 Big Ideas for 2025 (and more trends to watch) 1. Enterprises will increasingly accept stablecoins for payments 2. Countries explore putting government bonds onchain 3. We’ll see greater adoption of the ‘DUNA’, a new industry standard for blockchain networks in the U.S. 4. Builders will reuse, not just reinvent, infrastructure 5. The crypto industry finally gets its own appstores, and discovery 6. Crypto owners become crypto users 7. ‘Hiding the wires’ helps usher in web3’s killer app Read the full post: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/big-ideas-trends-2025/
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"Blockchains can help achieve the original ideals of the internet, helping keep it creative, open, and diverse." - @cdixon.eth https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/blockchain-ai-internet/
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Some things we're excited about in crypto for 2025 ⤵️
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Our final episode of the year is all about design, creativity, and taste-making. Our special guest is Jason Mayden, the chief design officer of Jordan Brand at Nike. In his role, Mayden is responsible for the look and feel of iconic products, like Air Jordan sneakers and related apparel. In this episode, Mayden speaks with Chris Lyons, a16z crypto’s president of web3 media, about the interdisciplinary nature of industrial design, the role of humans in an AI world, what makes fashion and food alike, and how to build a brand, whether you’re in crypto, sportswear, or another field. Check out the full episode: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/design-jordan-brand-nike/
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Gear, gadgets, gifts: What we're gifting this holiday season (2024) https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/gear-gift-guide-2024/
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Introducing our special end-of-year podcast episodes! They look ahead to 2025 — covering our annual Big Ideas lists, where various a16z crypto team members share what they are personally excited about. These two episodes cover: - Stablecoins payments, and where the early adopters will come from - App store distribution, curation, and discovery - Where the next crypto users will come from - Turning passive holders into active users - How builders improve, and better choose, infrastructure - Simplifying user experience And much more! Part 1: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/trends-2025-stablecoins-app-stores-infrastructure-ux-more/ Part 2: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/trends-2025-ai-crypto-agents-depin-proof-of-personhood-unique-id-decentralized-autonomous-chatbots-tees/ w/ @sambroner @maggiehsu @darenmatsuoka @smc90 @hackr, @chrislyons & @jneu
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Here are a few of the books the a16z crypto team is reading and recommending this winter. This list has something for everyone, from spherical geometry to celebrity autobiographies, and from the science of supervolcanoes to science fiction. Repeat recommendations reveal our longstanding interests. This season’s repeats included Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight on the making and running of an iconic shoe brand, and James Clear’s Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, a favorite resource for kicking off new habits and mindsets in the new year. 📚 https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/winter-reading-list-2024/
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Best of 2024. Here’s a roundup of our most popular and best-performing pieces and themes from this year. Including podcasts, videos, and articles that cover everything from pressing policy debates to emerging trends in culture, governance, and infrastructure. → https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/best-of-2024/
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