a16z Advocates for Blockchain-Based ’Arcade Tokens’ to Scale Digital Economies
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is spotlighting 'arcade tokens' as a pivotal yet underdiscussed asset class for driving engagement in digital ecosystems. These tokens, designed to function like airline miles or loyalty points, offer stable, spendable rewards without the volatility typical of speculative cryptoassets.
The venture firm argues that arcade tokens could become foundational tools for scaling digital economies, similar to how stablecoins enable commerce and network tokens facilitate decentralized governance. Projects like Blackbird in hospitality tech demonstrate their potential to boost user activity while maintaining value stability within specific platforms.