a16z crypto newsletter

Seven canonical tokens, defined

A flowchart for making token choices. Plus, lessons learned from crypto’s largest heist.

Mar 8

February 2025

TEEs, explained: use cases, tradeoffs, more

The use cases and complexities of TEEs. Plus, product messaging fundamentals for founders

Feb 22

On building a crypto capital

In this special edition, 11 experts share their ideas for transforming the U.S. into a world crypto capital.

Feb 8

What really happened? DC crypto news, explained

Separating signal from noise in recent headlines: The Tornado Cash case, SAB 121, and more

Feb 1

January 2025

The AI x crypto special edition

A roundup of ideas for the present and future of AI x crypto, and 5 metrics we're watching in 2025.

Jan 18

7 Big Ideas for 2025 (and more trends to watch)

Across stablecoins, app stores, decentralized governance, and more.

Jan 4

December 2024

Year in review: Top pieces and themes of 2024

Best of 2024: This year’s most popular posts and themes

Dec 21, 2024

The problem with debanking

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

Dec 7, 2024

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, 2024

On seizing the moment in crypto

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

Nov 16, 2024

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, 2024

October 2024

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

Our latest State of Crypto report

Oct 19, 2024