Read Write Own (readwriteown.com) is a new book by Chris Dixon, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and founder of the largest crypto fund in the world. It's an important work that is simultaneously the best crypto tutorial for newcomers and an accessible reference for experts. Balaji and Chris are long-time friends and worked together at a16z for years. Here they discuss Read Write Own and the state of crypto in 2024. OUTLINE 00:20 - Chris Introduces Read Write Own 05:04 - Why Books Are Harder than Essays 11:43 - Overview of Read Write Own 18:01 - The 2000s: Open RSS vs Proprietary Social 25:36 - Every Protocol Now Gets Global State 31:29 - Web3 Versions of Web2 Apps 35:10 - Proprietary Networks Are Locking Down 38:30 - Crypto Subsidizes Creatives 42:34 - Virtual Goods and Online Status 43:56 - Own Usernames Like Domain Names 47:35 - What Digital Ownership Means 48:32 - Tech Giants' Power and User Leverage. 58:08 - Collaborative Storytelling 01:01:07 - Digital Identity and Work with Web3 01:09:16 - Conclusion
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