a16z CTO: 'Meme Coin is Just a Risky Casino'

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a16z CTO: 'Meme Coin is Just a Risky Casino'

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Eddy Lazzarin has criticized meme coins, calling them "just a risky casino." Lazzarin told X that meme coins "distort the public, regulators' and entrepreneurs' perception of crypto." Meme coins have become popular in recent months, with Dogecoin and Shiba Inu being among the most well-known. However, these coins have also been criticized for their volatility and lack of intrinsic value. Lazzarin's comments echo those of other industry experts who have warned about the risks of investing in meme coins. In a recent interview, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said that meme coins "are not a good investment for most people." Previously on [date], [one liner summary of previous news].

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