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MAR 17, 2026a16z crypto, Robert Hackett, Sonal Chokshi
AI Is Changing the Internet. What Does It Mean for Creators? (with Justin and Michael Blau)
STAKE STABLECOINSRETHINK COPYRIGHTBUILD COMMUNITYOWN DIGITAL-ASSETS
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Staking over Subscriptions - Bond replaces the extractive monthly subscription model with a staking system that allows fans to support creators without permanently losing their capital.
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Relationship-Driven Value - The next phase of the creator economy shifts focus from speculative NFT trading to provable digital ownership and direct, unmediated fan connections.
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Scarcity in an AI World - As AI makes content creation cheap and abundant, the value of creative work will shift from the media itself to the verifiable identity and community of the creator.