a16z and DeFi Education Fund Advocate for dApp Regulatory Safe Harbor

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2025-08-14 06:47:02

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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and the DeFi Education Fund have formally requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to establish a regulatory SAFE harbor for decentralized applications (dApps). In a detailed letter to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, the groups argued that dApps functioning as non-custodial tools—rather than financial intermediaries—should not be subject to broker-dealer regulations.

The proposal outlines four key criteria for exemption: operation on decentralized protocols, non-custodial design, absence of investment advice, and full user control. This initiative follows growing industry unease after enforcement actions against Tornado Cash developers raised concerns about regulatory overreach.

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