A16z New Years Predictions: Web3 Voters and US Midterm Elections

a16z recently published a Morning Consult poll to measure the importance of web3 voters in the coming year in the midterm elections in the United States. The search results were relevant to the web3 group at 16z, and we want to share these results.

We all know 2021 is a special year for web3. DAO unites to become an independent member of grassroots culture and art. NFTs break up collaborations with the participation of famous artists, retailers, major theaters and musicians, and more importantly, NFTs can provide new standards for young artists so they can start and hold their place. membership. Playing games and making money can open up new avenues for digital marketing. Decentralized networks protect media freedom and help connect digital distributions.

The discussions changed most policy makers. The bipartisan infrastructure bill, the largest public bill since the New Deal, was funded in part by new digital asset tax returns. The bill is incomplete, but the details are clear. Congress believes that web3 will always exist. In 2021, the 117th Congress passed a digital and digital technology law, and leaders of the most important governments have spent many months understanding the impact of the coins stabilizing the integrity of the financial and international economy of United States.

In the process, web3 has become an important political force.

Currently, 1 in 5 Americans have digital assets, and 79% of voters are willing to support a candidate supporting Web3's expansion. The majority of Americans agree that the digital treasure is the future. Web3 voters tend to be smaller, more diverse, and left-wing.

Here are some key ideas from voters: These images show that web3 is the basis of hope and happiness for the future of voters. The American electorate wants lawmakers to come together and play a vital role in supporting the next generation on the internet.

We totally agree with that.

Key points:

In this mid-term election, Web3 offered an important opportunity to both parties. Voters oversee affairs. This includes Web3. This is especially true for young voters and black / Hispanic voters.

If a candidate supports the extension of Web3, 79% of voters say they are likely to vote for that candidate. 17% are "in the majority" to vote for this candidate. This includes 79% of voters aged 18 to 34, 84% of Democrats, and 75% of Democrats and Republicans. 73% of Hispanics and 79% of registered black voters are likely to vote for candidates supporting Web3's expansion.

22% said that party, state or local candidates' views on the future of Web3 and the internet will "affect" their voting decisions in 2022. This includes 31% of voters aged 18-34, 27% Democrats and 23% Democrats. 26% of black and Hispanic voters said it would have a major impact on the 2022 election.

Cryptocurrency owners are a significant and growing voter for the Democratic Party, representing 26% of self-proclaimed Democrats. While 61% of cryptocurrency owners said they voted for Biden in 2020, only 32% said they voted for Trump. Biden is also very popular among cryptocurrency owners (64% agree / 36% agree).

For the vast majority of American voters, the benefits of web3 are clear and solid.

77% of Americans agree with Web3 descriptions, including references to digital assets, NFTs, membership tokens, and DAOs.

The best of web3 are:

—— Give users control over their data (93% agree).

—— Improve Internet security and privacy (93% recommendations)

- Protect China from American technology (88% approval)

—— Personal buy-in and business development support (85% recommended)

Leaders on both sides need to ensure that the role of Web3 is included in their business strategy. This is especially true for applicants who wish to engage with communities of color.

Percentage of voters who agree with the statement below.

Voters don't have to work hard to block or harm web3's capabilities.

72% of voters said the government should "understand new Web3 technology and its various applications" before the election, instead of rushing to monitor new Web3 technology to protect consumers.

59% of voters agreed that "the government should play a key role in promoting the community of web3 platform owners to be more efficient and provide alternative opportunities to high-tech companies."

Cryptocurrency owners have become multicultural, prosperous, and forward-looking. It's not just a fad, it's about managing your assets.

20% of Americans say they have cryptocurrency. That number rose to 35% for African Americans between the ages of 18 and 34, 27% for Hispanics, and 30% for black African Americans.

89% of cryptocurrency owners say they buy cryptocurrency "to have direct control over their money" and 74% say they have done a lot of research before ("do a lot of research" research / research as much as possible, when you are confident about ").