DePIN provides the most salient path towards making atoms look more like bits for builders and investors alike.

In the blog post below I outline why I'm excited about DePIN protocols as the next wave of blockchain enabled networks and businesses.

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https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/listicles/why-depin-matters/

In the post I explain what DePIN is, and why it matters. I also share my framework for evaluating DePIN protocols and the questions to ask when building a DePIN protocol, focusing especially on the problem of verification.

Read more: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/listicles/why-depin-matters/

Existing physical networks like telecom, energy, and transportation are often natural monopolies. Crypto networks are the native antidote to internet monopolies, and  I believe represent a path towards a more efficient and open world.