a16z: Blockchains Can Secure AI Ownership & Open Standards

a16z: Blockchains Can Secure AI Ownership & Open Standards
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Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto division, a16z, argues that blockchain technology can decentralize AI control, ensuring user ownership and open standards. Their report highlights how self-custodial wallets and decentralized infrastructure could reshape AI development and governance. The integration aims to enhance transparency, reduce reliance on centralized cloud providers, and streamline micropayments.

  • Self-custodial wallets could store AI 'agent passports,' enabling personalized interactions without repeated model training.
  • DePIN networks may pool idle GPUs, creating decentralized computing marketplaces to rival cloud providers.
  • Smart contracts could automate royalty flows for AI-generated content, turning infringement into traceable payments.
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