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Daren Matsuoka

Partner

a16z Crypto
DeFicrypto market analysis and metricslayer 1/layer 2 infrastructurestablecoins

Investment Thesis

Data-driven crypto research. On-chain metrics, developer activity, ecosystem health. State of Crypto reports.

What Excites Them

Data-backed growth stories, on-chain metrics, developer ecosystem growth

What They Pass On

No metrics, vanity metrics, TVL without real usage

How to Pitch

Come with metrics, on-chain data, and growth analytics. Show retention and usage data.

Notable Writing

a16z annual crypto report tracking developer activity, user growth, and infrastructure maturation.

Developer activity in crypto has remained strong despite price declines, indicating continued building.

State of Crypto 2023report

Annual crypto industry metrics report

Podcast Appearances

State of Crypto Reporta16z Podcast
crypto metricsdeveloper activitya16z report
State of Crypto Reporta16z Podcast
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Key Quotes

The most honest signal in crypto is developer activity.

a16z Podcast

Background

Partner at a16z crypto. Leads data and research. Previously at Goldman Sachs.

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