Bankless a16z Crypto CTO: State of Crypto 2023
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Apr 19, 2023 
Eddy Lazzarin, the CTO of a16z Crypto, brings a wealth of knowledge with his engineering and philosophical background. He dives into the 2023 State of Crypto Report, showcasing rising developer activity and user engagement in a resilient ecosystem. The conversation highlights the importance of branding and innovation for product-market fit while exploring NFT investing trends. Eddy also discusses the challenges of Web3 gaming, emphasizing the need for better user experience and clearer regulations to foster growth in the crypto landscape.
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Product Cycles vs. Financial Cycles
- Crypto has financial cycles and product cycles.
- Product cycles are more predictable than volatile financial cycles.
Crypto Data Analysis
- Crypto benefits from many public data sets like on-chain data and open-source code.
- However, analyzing this data requires effort due to crypto's complexity.
Types of Investment in Crypto
- Investors in crypto go beyond finance; users invest time and attention, and developers invest their careers.
- These non-financial investments are crucial indicators of a project's health.