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"Decentralization must be incentivized, not ignored. So I argue in this piece that we must start with a better definition of decentralization — one that moves us beyond the ambiguities that have caused unintended consequences, and that could simplify things for both policymakers and builders." – @milesjennings Full post: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/defining-decentralization-control/

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Stablecoins are quietly transforming how money moves — faster, cheaper, and more globally than ever before. In this episode, we take a deep look at why stablecoins have emerged as one of the most promising applications in crypto today — and how they could reshape global payments. @hackr is joined by @cdixon.eth, founder and managing partner of a16z crypto, and @sambroner, a deal partner at a16z crypto who focuses on stablecoins. Together, they unpack the technical and regulatory foundations of stablecoins, explore the cracks in the current payments system, and look ahead to what becomes possible once digital dollars go mainstream. We also dig into the current state of regulation — and why the future of money might end up looking a lot more like email or the web than a bank. The full episode can be found here: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/stablecoins-deep-dive/

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There has been a flurry of stablecoin news lately, so did a special podcast episode to cover everything that’s been going on. @smc90 and @hackr are joined by a16z crypto’s Data Science lead @darenmatsuoka who shares the actual data behind the stablecoin trend. Then we have @sambroner — who is a Deal Partner here and our frequent author on stablecoins — to analyze the news, and help highlight the signal versus the noise. Check out the full episode: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/stablecoin-news-stripe-visa-coinbase-circle/

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World's recent launch in the U.S. provides some valuable lessons for crypto teams, @catalini writes. He hopes it will 'tilt the spotlight away from token economics and blinking price tickers and toward building products people actually use every day. Full post: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/what-everyone-gets-wrong-about-crypto-adoption/

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Our latest episode is all about quantum computing: - WHAT it is/n't, also signal v noise in ongoing milestone announcements - HOW many years away are we (+NIST standards) - WHEN builders should switch to post-quantum crypto - WHY blockchains are different Tune in: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/quantum-computing-what-when-where-how-fact-vs-fiction/

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One of the most critical phases of the secure software development cycle is the security audit: an independent assessment of one’s code or systems that’s designed to flag possible flaws. In this post, a16z crypto Security Engineer Matt Gleason shares what he’s learned that can help you prepare for and follow best practices throughout — before, during, and after — a security review. Full post: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/security-audit-best-practices/

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In this edition of Field Notes, a16z crypto Technical Advisor Joseph Bonneau shares highlights from the Real World Crypto (RWC) 2025 conference and affiliated workshops. Check it out here: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/real-world-crypto-2025-best-of/

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In this post, we share practical lessons that can help keep you — crypto founders, operators, and investors — safe in an increasingly dangerous world. https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/personal-physical-security/

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Stablecoin transaction volumes hit $1.82 trillion last month, a record high. And organic, non-speculative uses appear to be growing, even as crypto trading volume fluctuates. Still, it’s easy to underestimate the promise of stablecoins. So we’ve rounded up a quickstart guide for understanding stablecoins — from what’s *not* a stablecoin to reimagining money from first principles. Check out the guide: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/stablecoin-guide-what-why-how/

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Infrastructure week at CSX 🫡

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Included in our latest newsletter: - All about airdrops (podcast) - A framework for regulating airdrops - A 360-degree view of stablecoins - Principles for custodying tokens - Latest trends & updates & more 🗞️ ⤵ https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/airdrops-how-to-bring-home/

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Tokens aren't cryptocurrency. In this episode of web3 with a16z, @eddy, @skominers, @hackr, @milesjennings, break down what they really are. Tune in: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/token-guide-types-design-uses/ We move beyond conventional categories — like “governance tokens” or “utility tokens” or even “memecoins” — to present a full taxonomy of what tokens are, what they aren’t, and what they’re capable of becoming. Questions we explore: What is a token? Is it a form of money? A piece of data? Something else? How many types of tokens are there — and who is in control of each? And how should we think about their actual economic, legal, and technical characteristics? We also dig into different token designs and their uses; where tokens derive value from; how they jibe with securities law; and much more.

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If the point of custody is to ensure that investments are responsibly stewarded, then regulation should focus on actual safeguards and protections, not rigid legal classifications. This flow chart shows how it could work.

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"With AI, one of the fundamental issues is control. This is the most important and the most transformative technology that is going to affect how we live, how we perceive information, how we do day-to-day things. And right now, there are a few companies in control of how you can use this technology. We need an alternative, and this is where blockchain has historically been a really powerful tool to provide a monetizable, but decentralized technology." - @ilblackdragon Full episode: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/ai-apps-near-illia-polosukhin/

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The biggest regulatory news that happened the past couple of weeks. In case you missed it. ➡️ https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/crypto-regulation-news-trump-cra-stable-bill-sec-stablecoins/

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In this episode, we talk about one of the most familiar — and most misunderstood — mechanics in crypto: the airdrop. We explore the history of airdrops in and outside crypto, the challenges of incentive design, and learnings from airdrops to date. We also answer questions like how do you avoid Sybil attacks and professional airdrop farming? Should your drop be big or small, one-time or ongoing? And what happens when AI agents enter the mix? To break it all down, we’re joined by @eddy, @darenmatsuoka, @andyhall, & @hackr Whether you’re planning a token launch, looking for token rewards, or just curious why airdrops have become such a powerful mechanism in crypto — this episode is for you. https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/all-about-airdrops/

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CSX - Week 1 🫡

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In this episode, we’re talking about congestion pricing — an area of mechanism design that’s aimed at alleviating something everyone hates: traffic. In the first part of today’s episode, we’ll trace the history of the economic ideas that got us here. In the middle, we’ll dig deeper into the details of putting congestion pricing into practice, plus technological alternatives. And in the final part, we’ll explore parallels to — and implications for — crypto networks. Our guest is Michael Ostrovsky, a Stanford Economics Professor who specializes in this area and who has done research on congestion pricing in New York. We’re also joined by a16z crypto Research Partner @skominers, who is a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where he teaches market design and entrepreneurship. With our host @hackr 🎙️ https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/podcast/congestion-pricing-economics-new-york/

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