Money, power, politics, and the internet's next battleground

This podcast episode explores the evolution of the internet and its impact on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It discusses the shift from open protocols to centralized control, the rise of blockchains, and the potential for decentralized networks to empower users and foster innovation. The episode also examines the challenges of platform risk and the importance of regulatory clarity for the growth of the internet and its cutting-edge technologies.

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The Evolution of the Internet: From Read to Write to Own

The Evolution of Internet Network Effects: From Protocols to Blockchains

Blockchains: The Best of Both Worlds for Network Creation

The Economics of AI and Blockchain: Central Planning vs. Decentralization

Web3 Social Networks: Empowering Creators with Ownership and Control

Platform Risk: The Challenges of Building on Social Media Platforms

The Evolution of Blockchains: Performance, Cost, and Applications

The Internet's Growth: A Lesson for Crypto's Future

Cities, Open Source, and the Future of the Internet

The Rise of Centralized Control: Digital Currency and the Erosion of Freedom

Central Bank Digital Currency: The Ultimate Ring of Power?

The Impact of Ambiguity in Crypto Regulation on Innovation and Bad Actors

The Future of the Internet: AI, Crypto, and the Global Race for Dominance

The Future of Content, Creativity, and Incentives in an AI World

Bitcoin: Store of Value vs. Utility

NFTs: The New Virtual Goods for All Forms of Media

Web3: A Tech Movement or a Political Movement?

Money, power, politics, and the internet's next battleground

a16z crypto show

00:01The Evolution of the Internet: From Read to Write to Own

The Evolution of the Internet: From Read to Write to Own

04:42The Evolution of Internet Network Effects: From Protocols to Blockchains

The Evolution of Internet Network Effects: From Protocols to Blockchains

08:41Blockchains: The Best of Both Worlds for Network Creation

Blockchains: The Best of Both Worlds for Network Creation

13:19The Economics of AI and Blockchain: Central Planning vs. Decentralization

The Economics of AI and Blockchain: Central Planning vs. Decentralization

20:10Web3 Social Networks: Empowering Creators with Ownership and Control

Web3 Social Networks: Empowering Creators with Ownership and Control

25:15Platform Risk: The Challenges of Building on Social Media Platforms

Platform Risk: The Challenges of Building on Social Media Platforms

30:35The Evolution of Blockchains: Performance, Cost, and Applications

The Evolution of Blockchains: Performance, Cost, and Applications

36:57The Internet's Growth: A Lesson for Crypto's Future

The Internet's Growth: A Lesson for Crypto's Future

42:17Cities, Open Source, and the Future of the Internet

Cities, Open Source, and the Future of the Internet

47:45The Rise of Centralized Control: Digital Currency and the Erosion of Freedom

The Rise of Centralized Control: Digital Currency and the Erosion of Freedom

52:11Central Bank Digital Currency: The Ultimate Ring of Power?

Central Bank Digital Currency: The Ultimate Ring of Power?

58:34The Impact of Ambiguity in Crypto Regulation on Innovation and Bad Actors

The Impact of Ambiguity in Crypto Regulation on Innovation and Bad Actors

1:04:13The Future of the Internet: AI, Crypto, and the Global Race for Dominance

The Future of the Internet: AI, Crypto, and the Global Race for Dominance

1:09:35The Future of Content, Creativity, and Incentives in an AI World

The Future of Content, Creativity, and Incentives in an AI World

1:15:45Bitcoin: Store of Value vs. Utility

Bitcoin: Store of Value vs. Utility

1:22:03NFTs: The New Virtual Goods for All Forms of Media

NFTs: The New Virtual Goods for All Forms of Media

1:27:53Web3: A Tech Movement or a Political Movement?

Web3: A Tech Movement or a Political Movement?