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The well-known venture capitalist has published a book, Read Write Own, about how the concentration of power into the hands of a few Internet behemoths is bad for entrepreneurs and society at large. Sign up for our free newsletter here!Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Chris Dixon, founder and managing partner of a16z crypto, believes the Internet’s early ideals of democratization and community ownership have been subverted by the consolidation of power into just a few small companies like Facebook and Google. He’s written a new book called Read Write Own in which he writes about this phenomenon and argues that blockchain technology can help reverse the trend by providing an environment in which developers and entrepreneurs can once again build direct relationships with their audiences. Dixon joins Unchained to discuss criticisms of crypto VC firms, how he feels now about a16z’s previous investment in Facebook, how crypto has become overly politicized in the U.S., why Facebook’s Libra project was ultimately shut down, the significant promise of restaking and EigenLayer in particular, and why he believes that creator royalties are essential for the NFT market.  Show highlights |  What inspired Chris to write his new book and why he thinks the crypto industry is misunderstood What the current problems of the Internet are and how do just a few companies control most of the revenue How Chris explains the concept of blockchains to the layman The importance of property rights in the real world and how blockchains make this better How Chris responds to the criticism that venture capital firms “dump on retail” and  what a proper allocation of tokens to VCs is What the best designs are to achieve good governance in decentralized networks How the crypto industry has become politicized in the U.S.  What Chris thinks about a16z’s investment in Facebook Why Facebook’s Libra project was shut down and his takeaways from the venture What lessons did Chris learn from the 2022 crypto debacle, with the collapse of FTX, Terra, Celsius, 3AC, etc? Where Chris sits in the debate about modular vs. monolithic networks How restaking and EigenLayer could “unlock a bunch of new design possibilities,” according to Chris The role of open source software in driving a better environment and better projects How decentralized social networks could attract new levels of adoption  Whether creator royalties are necessary and why Chris believes that they are “non-negotiable” Thank you to our sponsors!  Popcorn NetworkGuest | Chris Dixon, founder and managing partner of a16z crypto, author of Read Write OwnPrevious appearance on Unchained: Chris Dixon on How Trust Is the Best LegoLinks | TokenomicsUnchained: What Is Tokenomics? A Beginner's GuideVenture CapitalUnchained: Does Venture Capital Investment Violate the Ethos of Crypto? Sequoia Says NoModular vs. monolithicUnchained: Three Crypto Pioneers on Crypto’s Monolithic vs. Modular DebateWhat Are Modular Blockchains? A Beginner's GuideRestakingUnchained: Do You Need to Think Twice Before Restaking Your Assets? What Is Ethereum Restaking? A Beginner's GuideRoyaltiesUnchained: Are NFT Royalties the Way? How to Build a Sustainable Creator EconomyThe Chopping Block: Two on Two Debate: NFT Royalty Throwdown!The 2022 debacleUnchained: Collapses, Bankruptcies, and Fraud: How 2022 Became the Year of Crypto CarnageSocialFiUnchained: What Is SocialFi? A Beginner’s GuideCrypto & AIUnchained: When AI and Blockchain Meet, How Can Each Technology Benefit?The Chopping Block: Why AI Will Change the Course of History in CryptoUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BMW’s Head of Digital Experiential Content, Gaming and the BMW Metaverse shares insights on creating authentic brand experiences in virtual worlds and building relationships with the next generation of drivers.In this episode of “Gen C,” Avery and Sam chat with BMW’s Head of Digital Experiential Content, Gaming and the BMW Metaverse Pia Schörner about the automaker's forward-thinking approach to engaging younger audiences through gaming, the metaverse and emerging technologies like VR and AI. With 17 years driving innovation at BMW, Schörner provides an inside look at everything from the company's presence on Fortnite to its perspectives on digital ownership and the future of driving.Links mentioned from the podcast:  Just Us: Kith Announces Loyalty Program With Exclusive Sneaker Collaborations Fake Joe Biden robocall tells New Hampshire Democrats not to vote Tuesday ‘Palworld’ video game ignites furor as it becomes an overnight sensation BMW Group on Twitter Follow us on Twitter:  Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3 -"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Elliot Chun, partner at Architect Partners.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Elliot Chun, partner at Architect Partners, about tomorrow's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and the most important mergers and acquisitions in crypto.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Masiero of Standard Bitcoin joins the show to discuss mining bitcoin in the Southeast of the United States, Ordinals and why bitcoin mining might be destabilizing the Texas grid in the long term.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Texas is Bitcoin country, right? Over two gigawatts of energy is now mining bitcoin in Texas, but it might be bad for the long term stability of the Texas energy grid. Tom Masiero of Standard Bitcoin walks us through why, in addition to insights on mining bitcoin in the Tennessee Valley.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America’s Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Ryan Rasmussen, crypto research analyst at Bitwise.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today on "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Bitwise Crypto Research Analyst Ryan Rasmussen on the wide scope of assets Bitwise is watching across the crypto ecosystem, including layer 2s, crypto equities and bitcoin mining.This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast discusses the risks of a bug in Ethereum, including the potential for a catastrophic fork. They explore the impact on staking services, the need for client diversity, and potential solutions. They also cover legal challenges, ETF delays, and bankruptcy filings in the cryptocurrency industry.

This podcast provides insights from the CoinDesk Market Index, including key takeaways and highlights from the digital asset market. Hosted by Jennifer Sanasie, it features analysis from CoinDesk Indices and industry expert Kelly Ye.

Will, a Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining enthusiast, joins hosts Will, Charlie, and Matt to discuss the upcoming Bitcoin halving, Swan's entry into the mining game, and Core Scientific's exit from bankruptcy. Other topics include the impact of freezing temperatures in Texas on Bitcoin mining, Bitcoin financial products, NFTs, inscriptions, and the potential chaos of the halving event.

Grants inspired by Vitalik Buterin's retreat, Bitcoin-based NFTs sold at Sotheby's auction, and a glitch in Ethereum's Nethermind client software causing removal of validators spark discussions on the podcast.

Guest Ben Emons, senior portfolio strategist at NewEdge Wealth, discusses market conditions and portfolio allocation strategies, including sectors to invest in. Geopolitical factors impacting the US economy, trading presidential elections through stocks, and the outlook for Bitcoin after potential spot Bitcoin ETF approval are also covered.