The a16z crypto show explores how decentralized networks are reshaping money, ownership, and the architecture of the internet. We go beyond the hype to look at what’s actually working, what isn’t, and what comes next as crypto continues to go mainstream and blockchains become core infrastructure. Each episode features conversations with founders, engineers, economists, policymakers, and researchers building at the frontier of finance, payments, AI, and distributed systems. We cover stablecoins and global payments, the tokenization of "real-world" assets, decentralized physical infrastructure, network design and governance, and the practical tradeoffs behind decentralization — along with lessons from past technology shifts. Produced and hosted by the a16z crypto team, the show combines reporting, analysis, and first-principles thinking to explain how crypto intersects with the economy and society — and why it matters now. Learn more at a16zcrypto.com. *** Posts should not be considered investment advice or an advertisement for investment services. Reposts of third-party content are not attributable to a16z; see disclosures for more information: https://a16z.com/disclosures/.
The global financial system is transitioning toward a new era of internet-scale economic operating systems, driven by the convergence of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. Circle’s newly launched blockchain, Arc, addresses the need for purpose-built infrastructure that satisfies stringent institutional ...
Crypto is shifting from an ideological, cypherpunk movement toward a pragmatic era focused on mainstream adoption and real-world utility. This transition is driven by regulatory clarity, particularly regarding stablecoins, which now facilitate global payments and serve as a foundation for on-chain finance. As infrastru...
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