Chris Dixon, Building The Next Era Of The Internet (#50)

Kevin sits down with Chris Dixon to discuss his new book "Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet". They also dissect the history and evolution of the internet, including the rise of web2, corporate networks, and the decentralization promises of web3 and crypto. They discuss blockchain technology, crypto speculation vs utility, decentralized networks, NFTs, AI, and VR. Chris provides an overview of how blockchain and crypto can help build a more open, transparent, and user-empowering next era of the internet.

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Guest Bio and Links:

Chris Dixon is a General Partner and has been at Andreessen Horowitz since 2012. He founded and leads a16z crypto, which invests in web3 technologies through four dedicated funds with more than $7 billion under management. Chris is the author of Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet.

Listeners can learn more about Chris at his website

https://cdixon.org/

or on X @cdixon 

Resources: 

Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet

Show Notes: 

• [0:00] Introduction

• [0:00] Kevin introduces guest, Chris Dixon to the listeners 

• [3:00] Chris speaks on his book Read Write Own: Building the Next Generation of the Internet  

• [6:30] Insight into the early days of Internet evolution 

• [9:30] “For the most part, entrepreneurship on the internet is building networks.” 

• [11:30] Protocol networks, corporate networks, and blockchain networks 

• [15:00] Early days of YouTube  

• [22:00] Perspectives on the current state of internet technology

• [25:40] Question: How much do you think the average consumer will have to know about web three in the future? 

• [33:00] The intersection of AI and blockchain technologies 

• [34:30] The need for policies to protect creators online 

• [39:25] Question: ​​What are your thoughts on NFTs and how they evolved over the last couple of years?

• [43:30] Outside-in vs. inside out technologies  

• [55:00] The idea of federated social networks

• [1:00:00] Predictions and AI synergy

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