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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Really solid convo. Tokens are way more than just crypto money, and it’s good to see that getting broken down properly.

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YES — exactly!

thanks for listening 🙌