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6/ What’s coming in Week 2? @tr and the @a16zcrypto Research Team are joining us to share updates on the latest innovations in cryptography, tokenomics, distributed computing and market design. Get ready!
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5/ After a packed day, we enjoyed a fantastic dinner Che Fico. The food, ambiance, and conversations were top-notch!
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4/ For our last session of the day, @a16zcryto's Head of Finacial Ops, Em Westerhold, walked through a hands-on example of how to build an operating plan and manage a budgeting process. It’s never too early in the startup lifecycle to implement a solid financial planning process. As Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
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3/ In the afternoon, @a16zcrypto head of security, Carl Agnelli wowed us with stories of his career in the US Secret Service, educated the cohort on the evolution of crypto crime, and shared some common sense tips on staying safe and secure. Two pieces of advice that really resonated with me: - Whenever you check into a new hotel, find and walk the exit stairs so you know where to go in case of an emergency. - The night before you checkout, put something in the hotel safe that you need the next day (like a shoe). This ensures you don’t inadvertently leave behind critical items in the safe.
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2/ In the morning of Day 1, we dove into finding Product-Market-Fit in Web3. Each CSX team built their plan for achieving PMF and shared it with the broader group for feedback. One key takeaway: Thinking through PMF from both a top-down and bottom-up perspective can substantially increase chances of success.
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1/ We just wrapped up our first week of @a16zcrypto Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX). It’s the start of our fifth cohort, which is now back home where it all started, in San Francisco! CSX is for any early stage startup that seeks to build with (not just in) crypto; we cover multiple domains of startup building in an ever-changing industry. Now, onto week 1!
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There's incredible activity across Crypto x AI, Stablecoin-based payment systems and a whole host of interesting infrastructure projects.
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3/ 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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2/ Here are the companies participating in CSX 04: Ambient: building a blockchain that integrates large language models for verifiable, censorship-resistant AI capabilities Cambrian: provides verifiable data for AI agents engaging in DeFi Inco Network: enables confidential compute to existing blockchains KYD Labs: building a fully integrated commerce layer designed for live events Launcher Capital: building the next generation of AI agents through gamification and blockchain technology Mahojin: a search-to-generate AI platform that provides exact images through a remixable library ORO: a decentralized intelligence platform unlocking private data for frontier AI Toji: makes onchain popularity markets for videos ZAR: building a decentralized cash-to-stablecoin platform for emerging markets Some companies that have been accepted are currently in stealth, and will be named soon. Congratulations to each of our CSX 04 companies. I can’t wait to kick things off with them this week.
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1/ I’m excited to announce the cohort for our fourth Crypto Startup Accelerator program (CSX 04), starting this week in San Francisco. CSX helps early-stage startups building on blockchain technologies to accelerate development and product-market fit. It is an intensive program that provides the expertise, mentorship, and support that startups need to build ambitious products across industries. Over the next two months, the founders of these companies will get firsthand guidance and support from a16z crypto’s investing and operating teams. We connect founders with capital, industry experts across the a16z network, and a cohort of leading web3 teams. a16z CSX also invests a minimum of $500,000 in each company that’s accepted. The founders in CSX 04 are coming to San Francisco from countries around the world: Canada, France, Germany, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, and across the US.
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2/ Here are the companies participating in CSX 04: Ambient: building a blockchain that integrates large language models for verifiable, censorship-resistant AI capabilities Cambrian: provides verifiable data for AI agents engaging in DeFi Inco Network: enables confidential compute to existing blockchains KYD Labs: building a fully integrated commerce layer designed for live events Launcher Capital: building the next generation of AI agents through gamification and blockchain technology Mahojin: a search-to-generate AI platform that provides exact images through a remixable library ORO: a decentralized intelligence platform unlocking private data for frontier AI Toji: makes onchain popularity markets for videos ZAR: building a decentralized cash-to-stablecoin platform for emerging markets Some companies that have been accepted are currently in stealth, and will be named soon. Congratulations to each of our CSX 04 companies. I can’t wait to kick things off with them this week.
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The industry is mature enough that we can categorize tokens based on their legal, economic, and technical properties. It shouldn't be surprising that not all tokens have the same legal status or long term economic prospects! https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/defining-tokens/
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5/ What’s coming in Week 2? Incentive design, market structure, zk proofs, bleeding edge cryptography and much, much more with @tr and the @a16zcrypto Research Team. Stay tuned!
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4/ On Day 2, we were right back in it with group office hours and a high impact session on the importance of brand building with the @boysclub team. Here are a few key takeaways: - Drive a specific, consistent brand vibe that can be mixed and remixed - Court your maxis - It’s an art AND science
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3/ We wrapped up Day 1 by getting to know each other better over a family-style dinner at Lafayette Grand Cafe. Great conversations and vibes all around.
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2/ In the afternoon, OGs Karl Floersch and @haydenzadams joined us to share the origin story of how @optimism and @uniswap emerged from their time together as college suite-mates. They each shared priceless wisdom from their journey: “Making Uniswap as easy and simple to use as possible was a core design principle from day 1 and this approach continues to pay off today.” Hayden “When you’re all in on building your company, having a space in which you can relax and recover is incredibly important. Don’t underestimate the power and importance of something as simple as renting your own apartment.” Karl Thank you so much for joining us, Karl & Hayden!
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1/ CSX NY is off and running! Here’s a recap of Week: In the morning of Day 1, we dove right into finding Product Market Fit in Web3. Each CSX cohort company built their own one-size-fits-one plan to define and test their theory for achieving PMF and shared their plan with the rest of the group. ⤵️
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Opacity is joining the Fall 2024 cohort of @a16zcrypto’s CSX! Pumped to connect with the cohort, learn from leaders in the space, and work with @jasonr, @mason, @ncitron.eth, and @eddy 🫡 I don’t think you guys are prepared for the Cambrian explosion that’s about to come!
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I’m excited to announce the 21 startups we’ve selected to join our Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX) Fall 2024 cohort, which starts this week. Over the next 8 weeks, they’ll get firsthand lessons from top crypto founders, receive guidance and support from @a16zcrypto’s investing and operating teams, and build connections with each other and the broader a16z network. The CSX Fall 2024 companies are coming to NYC from 11 different countries, and they’re building on every level of the crypto stack, including AI, DeFi, infrastructure, and consumer applications such as photo sharing and mapping. We’re thrilled to partner with each of these CSX companies on their journey to product market fit. https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/announcing-the-csx-fall-2024-cohort/
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I’m excited to announce @a16zcrypto is leading the $9M Series A round in /daylightenergy! 🔆 Daylight is building a decentralized protocol to fund & coordinate distributed energy resources. Daylight will initially sell distributed energy resource (DER) data to energy companies. It plans to enable anyone to build a virtual power plant, with access to info about DERs & the ability to control their deployment. Imagine a home with solar panels, an electric vehicle battery, & a smart thermostat. Daylight lets the homeowner capture & sell data from those devices to energy companies to better manage the grid. Co-founder & CEO @jasonbadeaux is a leading expert on decentralized network design for the physical world. Along with co-founders @powertrader and Udit Patel, they've built a crack team of energy grid operators, smart contract engineers, and domain experts. We’re thrilled to help Daylight build a better & more decentralized energy grid! https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/investing-in-daylight/
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