a16z Reveals What TradFi Really Wants From Blockchain

Institutional adoption may be a big opportunity, but a16z said that it is not simply an extension of DeFi. TradFi institutions are adopting blockchain to improve their existing operations, not because they have embraced decentralization, venture capital firm a16z said in its latest report. The technology helps lower operating costs, speed up settlement, expand distribution,…

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a16z-backed Base Power is offering cheaper electricity to the power grid that needs it most

Energy storage startup Base Power began selling its massive home battery systems to residents of Illinois yesterday, Canary Media reported. Crucially, it’ll be the startup’s first foray into the grid territory operated by PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. grid operator by territory, and one that has particularly struggled to cope with an onslaught of new…

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