Everything on Innovation Policy

Imposing downstream liability on software developers for third-party misuse would render open-source development uninsurable and economically unviable.

Impact: Threatens to collapse open-source ecosystems and AI innovation; policy must protect builders to maintain U.S. technological leadership.

— from Clarity Act: Crypto Regulation, Stablecoins, and Institutional Adoption · web3 with a16z crypto· Aug 01, 2026

BRCA protections remain intact, shielding non-custodial developers unless specific criminal intent is proven.

Impact: Ensures continued development of open-source blockchain infrastructure without fear of disproportionate liability.

— from Clarity Act Markup and Crypto-TradFi Convergence Analysis · The Milk Road Show· May 12, 2026