web3 with a16z crypto

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web3 with a16z crypto

"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users -- whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities -- now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. From discussing the latest and leading trends to sharing research, data readouts, and insights from top scientists and makers in the space, this is a variety show with a variety of formats and topics listeners can pick and choose from. It is hosted by the longtime showrunner of (and original team behind) the popular a16z Podcast. Learn more at a16zcrypto.com.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Prediction Markets and Beyond

    On the premise and the promise of prediction markets, which hit the main stage with the most recent election -- what worked (and didn't) this time? We tease apart the hype from the reality of prediction markets, but also go more deeply into the how, why, and where these markets work; the design challenges and opportunities (including implications for builders) of these and other information aggregation mechanisms; and more. Where do (and don't) blockchain and crypto technologies come in? What are some of the most interesting applications, both immediate -- like for corporate decisions or scientific replication -- and in the near to distant future, across trends like AI, DeSci, futarchy/ governance, and more?

    1h 48m
  2. Government... By Lottery?

    2 NOV

    Government... By Lottery?

    What can you do when experts can't be trusted? Draw lots. This episode examines the ancient practice of "sortition," which delegates decision-making power to random members of the public. Sometimes called "government by lottery," sortition is undergoing a revival today as tech companies (like Meta) and AI startups (like OpenAI and Anthropic) use the method to shape policies. We're joined by political scientists Bailey Flanigan (Harvard now, MIT next year) and Andrew Hall (Stanford).

    57 min
  3. AI Bots & Memecoins

    26 OCT

    AI Bots & Memecoins

    a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz explore an unusual intersection of AI and crypto: the sudden rise of a strange memecoin bolstered by a meme-loving, bitcoin-wielding LLM.

    38 min
  4. State of Crypto 2024: Builder Energy, U.S. Election, Stablecoins, AI, More

    18 OCT

    State of Crypto 2024: Builder Energy, U.S. Election, Stablecoins, AI, More

    We take you behind the scenes of our newly released, annual State of Crypto Report — a16z crypto's analysis of the latest data and trends that have defined the industry in 2024.

    53 min
  5. Bridges: Out of the Mess, Into the Meshnet (with LayerZero)

    28 SEPT

    Bridges: Out of the Mess, Into the Meshnet (with LayerZero)

    Blockchain bridges are essential tools for moving cross-chain, but they have a history of succumbing to big hacks. Why? One of the builders who knows this world best helps disentangle the mess. LayerZero Labs CEO and Cofounder Bryan Pellegrino joins a16z crypto General Partner Ali Yahya and show cohost Robert Hackett for a tour of what goes on between chains.

    42 min
  6. Games as Reality (with EVE Online)

    13 SEPT

    Games as Reality (with EVE Online)

    When does virtual reality cease being virtual... and start to become reality? This episode digs deep into game design, philosophy, and mechanics with the maker of one of the world's most iconic massive multiplayer online role playing games: EVE Online. Listen also as our guest, Hilmar Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games, shares more about his studio's next act: EVE Frontier, a blockchain-based overhaul of the sci-fi game that is now inviting people to apply as playtesters.

    36 min
  7. How Blockchain Tech Advances Benefit Other Industries

    9 SEPT

    How Blockchain Tech Advances Benefit Other Industries

    In this special 50th episode, we discuss how work in the blockchains/ crypto space has led to advances in several important technologies — which can be used by many other industries well beyond crypto. We cover everything from AMMs to credible auctions to DAOs, to macroeconomic experiments and FHE to TEEs to zero knowledge and much more -- offering useful explanations along the way.

    1h 17m
  8. Governance Attack!?

    15 AUG

    Governance Attack!?

    We breakdown the recent Compound “governance attack”, including discussing whether “governance attack” is the right label for it or not; how it’s different from other attacks; and the broader trend of online vs offline governance attacks in general. We also discuss how to avoid, prevent, and respond to such governance attacks -- highlighting key differences between on-chain/ token-based/ digital voting systems vs. physical-world political systems around the world. What happens when you have activity from actors that the majority doesn’t necessarily agree with? How do you distinguish between good-faith and bad-faith activity, especially on-chain? And other such tricky questions?

    1h 2m
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"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users -- whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities -- now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. From discussing the latest and leading trends to sharing research, data readouts, and insights from top scientists and makers in the space, this is a variety show with a variety of formats and topics listeners can pick and choose from. It is hosted by the longtime showrunner of (and original team behind) the popular a16z Podcast. Learn more at a16zcrypto.com.

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  • Channel
    a16z
  • Creator
    a16z crypto, Sonal Chokshi, Chris Dixon
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © a16z crypto / Andreessen Horowitz
  • Show Website
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