a16z: Crypto Applications

4 Blockchains have already 10X'd gold, SWIFT, crowdfunding Is the blockchain creating real economic value? As shown, Bitcoin and Ethereum have already created quantifiable 10X improvements in multiple multibillion dollar sectors. Deployment still ongoing, but innovation is real and quantifiable. Ⓒ2020 Andreessen Horowitz. All rights reserved worldwide. SWIFT wire transfer KICK STARTER DIVISION OF H+XXH ARE 10X BETTER THAN GOLD Bitcoin is infinitely lighter than gold. Faster to transport internationally, cheaper to custody. 10X FASTER THAN SWIFT Ethereum clears in minutes in any country pair. SWIFT takes days. 10X LARGER THAN KICKSTARTER Ethereum has shattered records, enabling 10X larger and faster internet crowdfunding. 10X FASTER THAN DELAWARE Solidity means fractions of a second vs days to "incorporate". Smart contracts transform shareholder rights and governance. a16z

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