Tom Tunguz

APRIL 8, 2023

Blockchains are databases application developers use to build novel user experiences. Just as hundreds of different databases exist in web2, different blockchains have evolved in web3. In September, I published the State of Web3 in Data. I’ve been watching one of those charts very closely : slide 25 which tracked L2s & L1s.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Developers are taking advantage of the flexible, interlocking nature of blockchains to create new applications that … The post The State of Crypto: A Builder’s Guide From Crypto Startup School appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Tom Tunguz

JUNE 22, 2022

For web3 startups to thrive, their marketing teams will need to spend marketing dollars to acquire users efficiently. There’s an entire marketing ecosystem for startups to build - and it will explode as all the venture dollars web3 startups have raised rushes to find new users. This is my mental model for it today.

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Tom Tunguz

JULY 19, 2022

Here’s my mental model: Imagine a startup that sells sports cards. We swapped the transaction database from PostGres to a blockchain like Ethereum or Sui , and the file storage from AWS S3 to a decentralized storage provider, perhaps Filecoin or ArWeave. What is the difference between web2 & web3, really?

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Tom Tunguz

APRIL 19, 2022

But these networks couldn’t talk to each other in a standardized way - paralleling the limited interoperability of blockchains today. Not to be outdone, startups vied for business, writing TCP/IP stacks and selling them to big computer makers. Stanford operated a computer network. DARPA and University College London also.

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Database startups, data movement startups, data quality startups, data lineage startups, machine learning startups will be the zeitgeist of the decade as they shape the next wave of massive innovation. Blockchain technologies become mainstream driven by the adoption of national reserve banks.

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Tom Tunguz

JUNE 16, 2022

Obstacles exist: Blockchain transaction costs are real, but fees will fall over time. But it’s ripe for startups to pursue. The incumbent marketing hegemons aren’t prepared for this new world with limited knowledge of blockchains and systems architected for cookies. We are a long way from that vision today.

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Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 4, 2022

With the summer of Defi behind us and a new year for web3, I wondered which categories of web3 startups generate the most revenue. L1s or blockchains, the public databases that record transactions, dominate the revenue share across the top projects producing 78% of revenue. Exchanges place second.

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Tom Tunguz

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Since data is public on the blockchain, we can estimate the effectiveness of this airdrop. Private Software Startups. The typical private startup has a 1.4 Both of these analyses reaffirm airdrops - as structured today - remain an inefficient marketing channel for web3 startups. Campaign Cost. Cumulative Trading Fees.

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Tom Tunguz

APRIL 3, 2023

I’ve spent my career as a student of startups. Decentralized Infrastructure as Database : Blockchain technologies invert data ownership by shifting control to the end user. I’m thrilled to announce the debut of Theory Ventures & our first fund of $230m. I’ve worked for two, invested in many, seven of which became unicorns.

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IT World

JANUARY 16, 2020

Brooklyn-based startup Kadena has launched a hybrid blockchain that can scale horizontally, enabling multiple electronic ledgers to talk to each other via smart contracts – and letting users transfer cryptocurrency between the chains.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JUNE 11, 2023

Over the last year it has become clear that blockchains and the software movement around them — usually called crypto or web3 — can only succeed with a clear regulatory regime that provides an open pathway for startups while also … The post Expanding to the UK appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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OnStartups

JUNE 7, 2021

I’ve decided I’m going to invest $1 million in BitClout the blockchain-based, crypto-currency powered social network that is all the rage (at least within some circles). Example: I’ll be investing $100,000 in @bitswap (and here, I mean buying equity/shares in the startup). is a decent overview. OK, back to that million dollar thing.

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Blockchain technology finds its second killer application. After all the hype and ICO-mania in 2017, the flurry of startups attempting to solve every startup with a distributed ledger and the collapse of currencies in 2018, one startup emerges in 2019 with the next killer use case; Bitcoin being the first.

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How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The company works with small startups and such industry giants as Dominos and the World Bank. Artkai Rate: $50 – $99 / hr Employees: 50 – 249 Founded: 2014 This It service provider from Kyiv, Ukraine is focused on fintech, blockchain, AI, Web3, crypto, and eCommerce solutions.

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Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 3, 2018

Below are 7 predictions about the startup software ecosystem. Blockchain in the enterprise takes the reign as the buzzword for 2018. In particular, blockchain applications will pop-up in inter-company applications or where network effects are important (payments, security, supply chain). How many of them do you agree with?

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SaaSHolic

MAY 12, 2023

Artificial Intelligence & The use of Data Ben Gotfredson, Global Startup Program Manager (Snowflake ); Cesar Gon, Founder & CEO (CI&T) The panel with Ben Gotfredson and Cesar Gon discusses the increasing relevance of AI and its surge in products, emphasizing the need for governance and security in implementation.

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Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The direct listing becomes the standard way for startups to go public in 2020. Most startups at IPO have plenty of cash and don't need to raise more in the public markets. Most startups will be distributed (have several offices) before they reach 50 employees. Blockchain technology finds its second killer application.

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Andreessen Horowitz

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

For those of you interested in building a crypto project, please apply to a16z’s new Crypto Startup School. The seven-week educational program will teach participants about the fundamentals of blockchain technology and why it matters; applications and ideas for … The post Crypto Glossary appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Any one of these trends would be notable on its own, but we cover all four in this hallway-style chat, as a16z General Partner Chris Dixon talks … The post Tracking the Trends: AI, WebRTC, Crypto, and Full Stack Startups appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Tom Tunguz

JANUARY 10, 2018

The technology innovation catalyzed by Bitcoin and Blockchain is creating many multibillion dollar economies quickly. Startups can raise hundreds of millions of dollars on an idea. In December 2017, the amount raised in ICOs nearly equaled the amount raised by Series A investments globally.

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SaaSHolic

MAY 15, 2023

Differences and similarities between Latin American/Brazilian startups and Silicon Valley startups are discussed, with a focus on challenges related to data ownership, regulatory and intellectual property rights, and fostering innovation.

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OnStartups

JUNE 7, 2021

I’ve decided I’m going to invest $1 million in BitClout the blockchain-based, crypto-currency powered social network that is all the rage (at least within some circles). Example: I’ll be investing $100,000 in @bitswap (and here, I mean buying equity/shares in the startup). is a decent overview. OK, back to that million dollar thing.

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SaaStock

MARCH 8, 2019

Because, as she says, building a startup is simply much more fun. She has been around the globe, working in startups and digital agencies in Brazil, Germany, Southeast Asia, and Hong Kong. Diane is also passionate about everything startup, digital transformation in our lives, and psychology. The reason? Diny Gomes. Lisa Zhang.

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Incredo

JULY 8, 2019

If this is the case for your company, then move to the next sections as Incredo is primarily specialized in working with companies from SaaS, Tech and Blockchain industries. What about moving your startup to the growth stage when you get more leads, customers, and revenue? See what comes next on our list! #2

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 13, 2020

Lots of outstanding programs and resources exist to help founders learn about building tech startups. So we began designing a curriculum to share what we’ve learned at … The post Crypto Startup School Back In Session: Videos Now Live appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Last month we announced a16z Crypto Startup School — a part-time, seven-week educational program that will run from February 21 – April 3, 2020. Today, we are excited to share a list of instructors that will be featured in the … The post Announcing Crypto Startup School Instructors appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 14, 2020

On February 21, Andreessen Horowitz kicked off its very first Crypto Startup School, with 45 students from around the U.S. But just two weeks into the seven-week course, community … The post a16z Podcast: How Crypto Startup School Went Remote appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Tom Tunguz

JULY 28, 2015

In response last week’s post on The Fastest Growing Areas of Startup Investment in 2015 , in which Bitcoin topped the list, I received many questions about the underlying dynamics of this startup segment. In 2014, total investment spiked to more than $3.5B, and through June 2015 Bitcoin startup have raised more than $4B.

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Andreessen Horowitz

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Today, a number of exciting new computing paradigms … The post Introducing a16z Crypto Startup School appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz. Historically, new models of computing have tended to emerge every 10–15 years: mainframes in the 60s, PCs in the late 70s, the internet in the early 90s, and smartphones in the 2000s.

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CustomerSuccessBox

APRIL 18, 2022

Startup Grind. Are you a startup or a scale-up? Learn more about 21st-century tech such as AI and Blockchain, use of IoT systems, etc. Bringing together 250 and more startups executives, sponsors, and venture capitalists that are lasting for 2 days. It might seem to take a lot of effort, but fret not! CXO Summit.

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SaaSHolic

MAY 1, 2023

Since this was a huge platform change in the country’s financial system, all incumbents integrated Pix into their offerings and many startups raced to create Pix-based novel solutions. Several startups are also creating solutions using blockchain technology to make them more secure and efficient.

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Tom Tunguz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Without access to this computing power, the blockchain, which is the ledger of all Bitcoin accounts, could quickly be hacked and the currency destabilized. This transformation enables startups to challenge the first order assumptions about what can and can’t be done, and will surely lead to explosive innovation.

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OpenView Labs

JANUARY 5, 2021

What to expect: IBM Think is a huge opportunity for IT professionals to learn about the latest advancements in AI, data, blockchain, IoT, IT infrastructure, security matters, and more. SaaS founders, executives, and anyone interested in scaling their startup and making a global impact should go. IBM Think 2021. When: May 2021.

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OpenView Labs

JULY 21, 2021

Is Blockchain the technology unique? In the book are 111 plays for building a hyper-growth SaaS startup from the SaaS founder who started it all. The idea that the latest is also correct holds in technical genres like software engineering, artificial intelligence, and the likes. Think the Bitcoin economic phenomenon is new?

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

You’ve definitely heard “demand generation” thrown around as a startup buzzword before, but let’s be clear in our definition before we start. It might also have started with loudly chanting words like “AI” or “blockchain” while dancing around a fire. What is demand generation?

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Baremetrics

MARCH 16, 2021

QuikNode is a Miami-based startup powering blockchain applications with lightning fast Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon, BSC and xDai nodes. This allows anyone building an app that applies blockchain technology to do so by building directly on top of QuikNode’s globally distributed Web3 infrastructure. Table of Contents. Where Web 2.0

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