Three years ago this week, @Tim_Roughgarden and I wrote an article about how to use market design to avoid gas wars in NFT sales:

The Syndicate mainnet is now live. For the first time, developers and their communities can control every layer of the network—sequencers, infrastructure, and economics—without being beholden to any single vendor. Welcome to the community-owned internet. ↓

What is a "network token"? For more information, click here:

As a venture capitalist, you're always trying to look ahead, but a few weeks ago, I had a great time reflecting on how the cryptocurrency landscape has changed over the past decade-plus with @leomschwartz. After investing for a while myself, one of the highlights of working at @a16zcrypto over the past five and a half years has been the team's unwavering belief in the importance of blockchain networks, regardless of price fluctuations.

Crypto growth loop.

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Join us for a screening of "No Problem, No Problem" on Tuesday, October 14th, during @Techweek_ in Los Angeles. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with special guests and a reception. "No Problem, No Problem" follows the personal journeys of five young entrepreneurs. In an industry often misrepresented by hype and stereotypes, the film showcases the grit, creativity, and passion needed to succeed as a cryptocurrency startup founder, regardless of adversity. 🎬"No Problem, No Problem" 🎥Produced by Actual Films + Directed by Alyssa Fedele and Zachary Fink 🗓️Tuesday, October 14th ⏰Doors open at 5:45 PM (screening begins promptly at 6:00 PM, followed by a Q&A and reception) 📍Beverly Hills (address provided to registered attendees prior to the screening) Registration: https://t.co/DhYIlKvcuu

🚨 New episode: @illscience and @cdixon (@a16zcrypto) discuss the power of exponential growth, networks and tools, the resurgence of paid software, transformative movements, the creative maze, open source, and the open web. Chris is a long-standing expert in consumer AI. If you're a consumer AI founder, this episode is not to be missed. "Whether you're an investor or an entrepreneur, the most important first step is to identify these exponential growth forces. You can try all sorts of tactical product strategies, but for better or worse, these forces will eventually overwhelm you." (0:00) Introduction (0:33) The Power of Networks and Network Effects (5:35) Consumer Tools and the Rise of the Web (6:50) Advice for Founders (10:08) Branding, Pricing, and Defensibility in Tech (14:58) Movements, Niche Communities, and Investing (24:06) The Rise of the "Narrow Startup" (30:55) Native vs. Skeuomorphic Technology (36:54) Open Source AI and the Future of Tech

Dynamic is now available on @Spark. Apps on Spark no longer need to be built in isolation. With Dynamic, you can now source liquidity from the largest Bitcoin wallets, like @XverseApp and @MagicEdenBTC, and connect users directly to your app.

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