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a16z Crypto Promotes Guy Wuollet to Fourth General Partner

Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm appoints Guy Wuollet as general partner, marking his progression from 2018 intern to key investor across infrastructure, DeFi, and DePIN projects.

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Summary

According to an official announcement, a16z Crypto has named Guy Wuollet as its fourth general partner. Wuollet began as an intern at the firm in 2018 before focusing on infrastructure, DeFi, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN). He has contributed to over 20 investments, including projects such as Solana and LayerZero.

Terms & Concepts
  • DeFi: Short for decentralized finance, it refers to blockchain-based financial services without traditional intermediaries like banks.
  • DePIN: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, blockchain systems enabling efficient management and operation of physical infrastructure.
  • Infrastructure Investments: Allocations of capital into foundational blockchain technologies and systems that support decentralized networks.