About this episode
What if crypto isn’t just a speculative asset class—but the next foundational layer of the internet? In this episode, Chris Dixon, founding partner of a16z crypto and one of the earliest, most forward-thinking investors in the space, joins TBPN for a wide-ranging conversation on the real, long-term promise of crypto—and why we're still early. He unpacks: Why stablecoins are already functioning as internet-native money How blockchains can serve as global, programmable financial infrastructure Why programmability, not just low fees, is the real unlock The evolving regulatory landscape and new bipartisan momentum The rise of AI agents, decentralized platforms, and real-world crypto use cases This episode is about long-term thinking, technical optimism, and building open infrastructure for the future of the internet. Resources: Find Chris on X: https://x.com/cdixon Watch TBPN: https://www.tbpn.com/ Timecodes: 00:00 Meet Chris Dixon: Crypto Visionary 00:26 The Evolution of Stable Coins 02:49 The Future of Stable Coins and Global Payments 06:04 Lobbying Efforts and Legislative Impact 09:01 Adoption Across Different Sectors 11:53 Competitive Forces in the Crypto Market 14:37 The Crypto Talent Shortage 15:05 Opportunities in the Crypto Space 17:08 Crypto Fund Performance 19:04 Venture Capital in Crypto 23:30 Real World Assets on Blockchain 26:34 Social Engineering and Proof of Humanity 29:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated: Find a16z on X Find a16z on LinkedIn Listen to the a16z Show on Spotify Listen to the a16z Show on Apple Podcasts Follow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.