Andreessen Horowitz Renames a16z Crypto Unit a16z Frontier, Adding AI and Robotics

Andreessen Horowitz announced on October 22, 2026 that its digital asset unit, a16z Crypto, is renamed a16z Frontier. Led by managing partner Chris Dixon, the unit broadens its focus to AI, robotics and networks connecting humans and machines. The firm says it will continue investing in crypto and advocating for sensible crypto regulation.