What if crypto isn’t just a speculative asset class—but the next foundational layer of the internet?
In this episode, Chris Dixon, founding partner of a16z crypto and one of the earliest, most forward-thinking investors in the space, joins TBPN for a wide-ranging conversation on the real, long-term promise of crypto—and why we're still early.
He unpacks:
- Why stablecoins are already functioning as internet-native money
- How blockchains can serve as global, programmable financial infrastructure
- Why programmability, not just low fees, is the real unlock
- The evolving regulatory landscape and new bipartisan momentum
- The rise of AI agents, decentralized platforms, and real-world crypto use cases
This episode is about long-term thinking, technical optimism, and building open infrastructure for the future of the internet.
Resources:
Find Chris on X: https://x.com/cdixon
Watch TBPN: https://www.tbpn.com/
Timecodes:
00:00 Meet Chris Dixon: Crypto Visionary
00:26 The Evolution of Stable Coins
02:49 The Future of Stable Coins and Global Payments
06:04 Lobbying Efforts and Legislative Impact
09:01 Adoption Across Different Sectors
11:53 Competitive Forces in the Crypto Market
14:37 The Crypto Talent Shortage
15:05 Opportunities in the Crypto Space
17:08 Crypto Fund Performance
19:04 Venture Capital in Crypto
23:30 Real World Assets on Blockchain
26:34 Social Engineering and Proof of Humanity
29:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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