Arianna Simpson

Ariana Simpson, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz specializing in Web3 and crypto, joins economist Eric Budish from the University of Chicago. They dive into the aftermath of the recent crypto crash and assess the resilience of blockchain technology. Topics include the challenges of speculative investments, the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies, and the urgent need for regulatory frameworks. They also explore the evolution of blockchain beyond currency and the intersection of art and market dynamics in the crypto space.

Arianna Simpson, an early-stage tech investor and a well-known figure in cryptocurrency, shares her bold decision to invest over 50% of her net worth in Bitcoin back in 2014. She discusses her unique journey from ecological research to tech investment, fueled by witnessing hyperinflation in Zimbabwe. Arianna explains how Bitcoin has evolved from a niche interest to a mainstream asset, especially for women in the space. She emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty and taking risks in the pursuit of success, inspiring listeners to follow their passions.

with @ariannasimpson @eddylazzarin @smc90This episode provides an overview of web3 gaming, as enabled by crypto & blockchains -- including what ownership and decentralization really means for gamers and others; degrees of on-chain games; and a pulse-check on what’s working so far, what's more or less ready, and where the most exciting design spaces are for all kinds of builders. The conversation -- between a16z crypto general partner Arianna Simpson and CTO Eddy Lazzarin, in discussion with editor-in-chief Sonal Chokshi --  also covers specific trends such as "play-to-earn" (P2E), metaverse, autonomous worlds, and other forms of worldbuilding -- and also touches on  key themes such as design, user onboarding, open source, and frameworks for technology innovation. shownotes // links referenced in this episode:on  "strong vs. weak" forms of technology / Chris Dixonon Carlota Perez' framework for Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital, a summary / Jerry Neumannon "autonomous worlds" / 0xPARCon "on-chain procedural generation" / 0xPARCon  a few of the things we're excited about / a16z cryptoNone of this is investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information -- including a link to a list of our investments. 

Arianna Simpson, a Partner at a16z, shares her expertise on the booming crypto gaming landscape. She discusses the explosive growth driven by innovations like Play-To-Earn and player ownership of in-game assets. Arianna highlights how gaming is key to crypto adoption, creating new economic opportunities while transforming the cultural perception of gaming. The conversation delves into the impact of blockchain on gaming infrastructures, the potential of the metaverse, and the unique employment prospects emerging from this vibrant sector.

Crypto experts Arianna Simpson, Riyaz Faizullabhoy, and Nass Eddequiouaq discuss topics such as crypto's friction points, the application vs infrastructure phase, Bastion's role in enabling simple onboarding and a Web2-like user experience, over-indexing on decentralization, unique use cases enabled by Web3, rebuilding trust in crypto, and the insane challenge of NFT projects.