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Scott Kominers

Harvard University
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  • 1 month ago | a16zcrypto.com | Eddy Lazzarin |Scott Kominers |Miles Jennings |Robert Hackett

    Forget what you think you know about tokens. We present a new framework that could change the way you view crypto. with @eddylazzarin @skominers @milesjennings @rhhackettToday we’re diving deep into *the* defining concept in crypto: tokens. We’re moving beyond conventional categories — like “governance tokens” or “utility tokens” or even “memecoins” — to present a full taxonomy that details what tokens are, what they aren’t, and what they’re capable of becoming.

  • Mar 5, 2025 | a16zcrypto.com | Miles Jennings |Scott Kominers |Eddy Lazzarin

    With growing activity and innovation around token-based network models, builders are wondering how to distinguish different types of tokens — and which might be the best choice for their business. At the same time, both consumers and policy makers are trying to better understand the roles and risks of blockchain tokens in applications.

  • Mar 5, 2025 | a16zcrypto.com | Miles Jennings |Scott Kominers |Eddy Lazzarin

    Distinguishing network tokens from company-backed tokens can be difficult, because both types of tokens may have utility and derive some value from both onchain functioning of a blockchain and offchain efforts of a company. But it’s important to distinguish between them: Network tokens and company-backed tokens pose very different risks to holders and should therefore be treated differently under applicable laws. So, where’s the line?

  • Nov 22, 2024 | a16zcrypto.com | Alex Tabarrok |Scott Kominers |Sonal Chokshi

    with @atabarrok @skominers @smc90We’ve heard a lot about the premise and the promise of prediction markets for a long time, but they finally hit the main stage with the most recent election. So what worked (and didn’t) this time? Are they better than pollsters, journalists, domain experts, superforecasters?

  • Sep 19, 2024 | a16zcrypto.com | Scott Kominers

    We recently launched this fall’s cohort of our Crypto Startup Accelerator (CSX). The Research Team met with the founders to go over the basics of what we do, and to answer questions and workshop answers. Here are three market design takeaways from my part of the conversation. 1. With marketplaces and protocols alike, the optimal strategy is often to start broad, then narrow, and then broaden again.

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