Are we on the cusp of a new internet era? Social media apps built on top of open public blockchains technology are becoming a reality–they offer a radical new model for content sharing, in which users own and control what they contribute. If they take off they could undercut the dominance of Meta, Google and other tech giants. In his new book, “Read Write Own”, Chris Dixon, one of the biggest names in Silicon Valley venture capital, argues this would be a force for good. This week, we speak to Mr Dixon and Stani Kulechov of Avara, who is busy building a blockchain based social platform. Hosts: Alice Fulwood, Mike Bird and Tom Lee-Devlin. Guests: Chris Dixon, partner at a16z and author of ‘Read Write Own’; and Stani Kulechov, founder of Avara. Get a world of insights for 50% off—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+