What happens when “the algorithm” is just a prompt to GPT-4?
It’s time to compete. Not complain.
Or, how NounsDAO plans to take over the world
A step-by-step process for uncovering the power dynamics that govern any industry
A force to be reckoned with
To Axie Infinity And Beyond!
Opening up to external content is the only way to ensure durability, scalability, and defensibility.
A messy slog that changed everything for me
Rating my predictions from 2020: what worked, what didn’t, and what I learned along the way
The Argument for Democracy in Cyberspace
Say you just launched a product to a group of users for the first time. What now?
The blue check fiasco reveals a shallow understanding of how status motivates participation in social networks. Here is a deeper look.
How and why early-stage startups sacrifice power for growth
The future of social networks is in smaller communities
The origins of economic progress, and what comes next
What does the future hold for readers and writers on Twitter?
Three reasons why RSS still dominates in audio, but not text.
Hello! Welcome to Three Shorts, a recurring series where I unpack the strategy behind the news in as few bullet points as possible.Enjoy!Fas
The strategy behind the news, in as few bullet points as possible
An exclusive excerpt from a16z general partner Andrew Chen’s new book, The Cold Start Problem
Advice for Generalist Founders
A guide to the “right way” (discounted cash flow analysis), and why “everything is dumb right now.”
Commoditizing tweets’ complement (the algorithm) will increase usage and rebuild trust
Is being Sequoia actually pretty easy?
