web3 letter from a16zcrypto

The problem with debanking

A deep dive on the latest news. Plus, emerging trends for 2025 — from AI x crypto to stablecoins.

Dec 7

November 2024

Gear guide: Our gifts this holiday

Holiday shopping inspiration, plus separating prediction market hype vs. reality, and an update on Jolt, our open-source zkVM

Nov 23

On seizing the moment in crypto

Thoughts on the evolving regulatory environment, stablecoins, and Ethereum's future

Nov 16

Election special: When democracy goes onchain

Welcome to our elections special edition. We cover the resurgence of interest in citizens assemblies, research into “liquid” democracy, advances in…

Nov 2

October 2024

State of Crypto 2024: all-time highs, stablecoins fit, swing states, more

Our latest State of Crypto report

Oct 19

the creator economy, a special edition

Feature: Fixing the economics of being a creator

Oct 13

new research, global report, 3 takeaways on market design for builders

🔎 Trends in academic/ industry research with applications to web3

Oct 5

September 2024

decentralize AI or only big tech wins; ETP vs. ETF; defend, play, trust

✨Spotlight: AI x crypto

Sep 21

Defining your brand story, other tips and trends

🛠️▶️ Feature: Company building resources for early-stage startups

Sep 9

August 2024

how to recruit talent; the unhosted wallet rule; an attack, maybe

🤝🫶 Feature: Hiring and retaining talent in web3

Aug 24

how to build with tokens; news you can use; latest trends

🛠️💪 Your guide to tokens: How to design, launch, structure rights in term sheets, and more

Aug 10

July 2024

why, what, & how we read; compensating creators; more

👑 NFT royalties: Designs, challenges, and new ideas

Jul 22