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As blockchain investing falls out of vogue, a16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier
The digital asset unit, helmed by Chris Dixon, broadens its scope.
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3:34 PM PDT · October 22, 2026
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In a sign that crypto and blockchain-focused investing has receded in importance, Andreessen Horowitz announced Thursday that it is renaming its digital asset unit from a16z Crypto to a16z Frontier.
The practice, helmed by Chris Dixon, has raised nearly $10 billion across five funds since launching in 2018, backing some of the sector’s biggest wins, including Coinbase. Yet for years, a16z and rival venture firms struggled to…
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