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Strategic execution requires a multi-sided market approach, with current capital heavily allocated to U.S. platform integrations, hardware distribution, and consumer onboarding.

Impact: Companies that synchronize platform partnerships with physical device deployment will capture first-mover network effects and dominate the digital identity standard.

— from Proof of Human: Securing Digital Trust in the AI Era · a16z Podcast· Apr 02, 2026