a16z raised $15B, mainly investing in AI and crypto. What do they think is the trend combining the two? The answer is right here. ⭐ First Trend AI agents conducting more complex research while collaborating and transacting with each other (A2A). ⭐ Second Trend On-chain identity, evolving from KYC (Know Your Customer) to KYA (Know Your Agent). ⭐ Third Trend Crypto empowering creators, enabling healthy ecosystem development through micropayments. These three trends point clearly in one direction: x402 + ERC8004 — one solves payment issues, the other solves identity issues. This is a16z’s clear roadmap for the 2026 AI + crypto development trends and investment direction.