What happens when two of the biggest tech waves—AI and crypto—start to converge?
In this LP Summit conversation, a16z General Partners Chris Dixon and David George explore how stablecoins are creating a new global financial layer, why generative AI is reshaping market structures, and how the next tech giants will be built.
From network effects to native AI business models, this is a sharp look at the future of innovation and investing.
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