Founders

We’ve just released our latest State of Crypto report.

It shares insights on key trends — like stablecoins, L2s, and AI — plus, crypto’s rise as a hot policy issue, new data on builders and users, and much more.

Here are 7 top takeaways ⬇️

1. Crypto activity and usage hit all-time highs
2. Crypto has become a key political issue ahead of the U.S. election
3. Stablecoins have found product-market fit
4. Major scaling upgrades have drastically reduced onchain transaction costs
5. DeFi remains popular — and it’s growing
6. Crypto could solve some of AI’s most pressing challenges
7. More scalable infrastructure has unlocked new onchain applications

Check out the full report: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/state-of-crypto-report-2024/

It’s time to fight for the right to create.

Today, @a16zcrypto, @standwithcrypto, @opensea are kickstarting the Creator Defense Fund, a legal defense fund for creators using blockchain technology to connect with fans, monetize their work, and bring creativity to the world.

We’re contributing $1M and partnering with top law firms to offer legal services and consultations for artists and creators who are facing potential government action or simply want to ensure they are structuring their NFT projects in a legal and compliant manner.

We back bold entrepreneurs building the next internet. 
a16zcrypto.com/

Grassroots advocacy hub to empower crypto users, builders, and supporters to make themselves heard. 🛡️ Become an advocate: standwithcrypto.org

The largest NFT marketplace. Buy, sell, & discover the internet of goods. Get help at http://support.opensea.io. We will never DM you first.

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if you're based, quote cast this with a pic of your basename.

not fully based yet? register yours at http://base.org/names 🔵

Parenting

Don’t buy too many things in advance. For example we ended up with a bunch of button up onesies before realizing zippers are the way to go. Similar with bottles. Think lean startup method but for babies :)

In this special series of posts continuing our Token Launch Playbook, we cover token "do's and don'ts"; the ins and outs of tokens as part of overall compensation; a new cash flow model for web3 application tokens; and the art of tokencraft.

We also share more on how to prepare for token launches, and how to structure deals involving token rights and restrictions — including how to avoid predatory term sheets.

See also the first part of this series below, which covers what you need to know before you launch a token, as well as an operational readiness checklist from token creation to custody; rules for token launches and strategies for managing risk; and more.

Check out all of the new resources here: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/guide-to-tokens/

Featuring @eddy, @milesjennings,  @hackr, @mehdi, @mason, @shuel.eth, & more.

Everything we at @a16zcrypto understand and believe about token launches, right at your fingertips:

Festing & meshing - come say hi if you’re here!

In this talk, @maggiehsu (head of go-to-market), and @pyrs (go-to-market partner), explore various GTM models & motions, walk through a comprehensive checklist, & address audience questions on the topic.

Enjoy! 🍿

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HN2AzJ8ffw

Check out our recent talk on web3 GTM models here! @pyrs @a16zcrypto

New podcast episode just dropped!

This episode is all about pricing strategy. 

We dive into insights from traditional and web2 businesses and apply them — plus brand new approaches — to startups using crypto and blockchains. 

w/ @skominers, @jasonr, @maggiehsu 

🎙: https://link.chtbl.com/xugDrWFu?sid=warpcast

Pricing your web3 offering is an ongoing and evolving part of your business strategy. I hope you enjoy this conversation on web3 pricing that I had with my colleagues @jasonr @skominers & @hackr, and please drop any thoughts/reactions below!

@a16zcrypto • Harvard/HBS • 🧩 • QED

Operating Partner & Head of Crypto Startup School 
@a16zcrypto. 25 years working on frontier tech. 2X CEO, 4 exits & most recently VP Subscriptions at Google.

Who’s going to Consensus this year? @pyrs and I will be there and are excited to catch up with you!

During week 6 of CSX London, our GP, @asimpson, spoke on best practices around preparing for a pitch: 

“ ‘Build it and they will come’ is not true. You need to think through your distribution channels, which includes addressing go-to-market, partnerships, and community engagement.”

You have to take a peek down the backside first to get a true situational assessment!

Do ducks eat cheese? Well my duck sure does. I just created Snack Time using @titlesxyz. Mint:

Create like your favorite artist 💫 Share your work at /titles + download our iOS app: www.titles.xyz/download

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working on receipts.xyz // workout. earn points. /receipts

frameboard

Co-founder & CEO at @morpho labs. Making financial infrastructure a public good.

lore @optimism | ex: @coinbase | views are my own | what if it all worked out? 

Great catching up and I happen to think our snack game is 🔥

London

Gm from the @a16zcrypto  London office. Excited for the start of our Spring 2024 Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX) tomorrow!

Street photographer | Product | 🏋️‍♀️ 🚴‍♀️

Every day matters. 

But first… ☕️ 

https://www.blurb.com/b/11857198-annual-refl

Of course, I also love any excuse to bring people together over delicious food in inspiring spaces, and this gathering delivered all of that!