After the foundation era: Tokens, policy, and startup structures
with @eddylazzarin @milesjennings @JasonYanowitz
Welcome to web3 with a16z crypto. Today’s episode is on a super timely topic: How to design, govern, and grow decentralized networks in today’s changing policy landscape. It covers:
- Why the “foundation era” of crypto is ending — and what comes next with DUNAs and BORGs
- How U.S. policy shifts are creating real rules of the road
- The difference between network tokens vs. company tokens (and why it matters for investors, builders, and other participants)
- When protocols should flip the fee switch and start generating revenue
- Common mistakes founders make when launching tokens and structuring projects
To unpack it all, you’ll hear from Miles Jennings, head of…