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Backing teams in every layer of the crypto stack, at every stage.

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"Diogo adds an entirely new flank of experiences and capabilities to what Haun Ventures can offer builders, and his arrival represents an important step for us as we construct an elite venture franchise investing at the frontier of crypto." — @katie_haun

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"Imagine if more than a century ago regulators had cut Ford and General Motors off from banking services because they considered automobiles too risky, or too competitive with trains and horses." Today in @WSJopinion by @katie_haun .

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Opinion | How U.S. Regulators Are Choking Crypto

The effort would stifle American innovation and competition—and that seems to be the objective.

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We’re a firm designed to help founders build the next generation of the internet. We’ve raised $1.5 billion in capital to invest in web3. More from our founder, @Katie_Haun :

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Have you seen the new @coinbase ads? They're awesome and evidence the creative team, led by @kate_rouch and @michaeltabtabai , is cooking with fire 🔥. @RachaelRad and @sjrosenblum (both Coinbase alumni) will chat with them about what it takes to build a brand in crypto and the…

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🚨SEC Chair Gensler asserts that the U.S. can rely on rules that have applied to the financial markets since the 1930s for digital assets. @chrislehane details why relying on old laws for new things has never been the right move for for the U.S.👇

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Digital Assets and Gary Gensler's Historical Spin

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Yesterday we hosted a reception event with @standwithcrypto after the @coinbase Update the System event in D.C. A packed house! Happy to play our part helping leaders understand why voters care about this issue.

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We’re investing in @ourZORA , an open protocol that makes it possible for anyone in the world to launch independent NFT collections, marketplaces, and experiences.

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Haun Ventures is leading Zora’s latest fundraise to accelerate the growth of one of web3’s most important protocols.

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Today, we're sharing a poll commissioned by Haun Ventures and conducted by Morning Consult of likely 2022 midterm voters in four key swing states (OH, PA, NH and NV) that surveyed voters’ views on web3 and how they might impact their vote in November.

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The Web3 Voter by Chris Lehane and Tomicah Tillemann

By Chris Lehane and Tomicah Tillemann

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18% of likely voters in these states own digital assets. To put that number in perspective, there are now far more people in each of these swing states that hold crypto or an NFT than a union membership.

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The Haun Ventures thesis:

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Taking A Long Term View Of Web3

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Taking A Long Term View of Web3

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A highlight this week for our team was screening the @coinbase documentary in San Francisco with a theater full of founders. Congrats @brian_armstrong ✨👏

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Much has been said about how startups can achieve product-market fit. Web3 has brought renewed attention to an equally important concept: business-governance fit. @ahnchrisj explores governance models in a new post.

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Business-Governance Fit by Chris Ahn

When to Choose Decentralized Governance

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Today, we petitioned the CFTC to initiate a rulemaking process that we hope will provide certainty related to the activities of individuals participating in DAO governance.

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New Rules for a New Thing: A Petition for CFTC Rulemaking on DAO Participant Liability

The CFTC’s recent enforcement action against Ooki DAO is the latest example of why regulation by enforcement is bad for the rule of law.

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Crypto founders have spent years asking policymakers for regulatory clarity. That goal got closer this week—just not in the United States. New post from @chrislehane and @TomicahTD 👇

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All Eyes on the U.K.: Crypto on the Thames

Crypto founders have spent years asking policymakers for regulatory clarity. That goal got closer this week—just not in the United States.

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Today, we’re delighted to announce we’ve led a $10M seed round of funding in @ArgusLabs_ , an open game developer and publisher reimagining the crypto gaming stack from the ground up. ◢ ✦ ◣

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Great to see @opensea recognized by @TIME in this way as they reshape the internet to give people greater freedom and ownership over digital goods. We're proud to be their partner as they continue to build and innovate.

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Introducing TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 #TIME100Companies

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More swing state voters own digital assets than hold a union card – the web3 voter is officially a thing. @chrislehane explains why that matters for the midterms here:

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A new poll shows crypto investors could play a big role in some critical swing states during the midterm elections. @ylanmui reports:

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The expanding crypto economy requires core infrastructure to reach its full potential, and @Taxbit has created a product experience that plays a vital role in the web3 ecosystem. We’re blown away by the team and are proud to back them over the long term.

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Crypto Tax Startup Gets Backing From Haun Ventures

TaxBit helps people reporting crypto gains (and losses), and calls this the “year of regulation.”

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The founder journey is not for the faint of heart. Founders building in crypto? Whole other level. @brian_armstrong gave cameras unprecedented access for a new documentary out this Friday. Trailer below (you may spot some familiar faces from our team 🌟):

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Trailer | COIN: A Founder's Story | Coinbase Documentary Out Now!

👉Watch on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/coin/id1643208919👉Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Coin-Brian-Armstrong/dp/B0B8S2MYJK/👉Wa...

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Tune in later today to hear from leading crypto, legal and policy experts including @TomicahTD , @chrislehane , @jillrgunter , @VolokhC , @dakotagruener and @SinaKian1 for a solutions driven conversation on the state of web3 and privacy.

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Around the world, other govts aren’t waiting for the U.S. to develop a policy framework for digital assets. The EU, UK, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Dubai are among the many building new rules to provide clarity for innovators and consumers. A quick roundup...🌏🧵

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We recently hosted an event where we pulled together a panel of experts to discuss the recent SEC lawsuits, their merits, procedural paths, and how other cases factor in. Sharing a few clips from that conversation. A thread 🧵👇

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Today, we’re proud to announce we’re leading the Series A in @thirdweb_ with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Shopify, Protocol Labs, Polygon, and other strategic angels. @ahnchrisj and @brxckinridge describe what makes this team so special here:

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Welcoming thirdweb to Haun Ventures

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Today, we are pleased to announce we are leading a funding round in @eulerfinance to diversify the DAO treasury.

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Today, we’re sharing a piece by our Chief Policy Officer @TomicahTD , General Counsel @jamesrathmell , and guest author @jpscasteras about the impact of a recent SCOTUS decision on web3 policy.

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How the Supreme Court’s EPA Decision Could Shape the Future of W…

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We're increasingly living in a digital world and we deserve digitally native goods. New infrastructure being built now will unlock even more and much improved digital experiences.

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"I think you'll see NFTs back again." Katie Haun tells @emilychangtv why she thinks NFTs are still the future

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Join us Monday for a @TwitterSpaces conversation with leaders working at the bleeding edge of crypto about a new playbook for comms, community, and marketing for web3 including @medeana , @NeerajKA , @CallMeLatasha , and @ViktorBunin hosted by @RachaelRad

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We're sharing a legal memo with core arguments as to why OFAC cannot shut down open-source software. We hope this analysis will be used in existing Tornado Cash sanction cases or ones still to come.

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OFAC Cannot Shut Down Open-Source Software By Katie Haun and James Rathmell

By Katie Haun and James Rathmell

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The global campaign for crypto has never been more important and @coinbase is on the front lines of that effort. @chrislehane (HV's Chief Strategy Officer) will help the new Global Advisory Council drive system change that benefits the entire industry 💪

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We're pleased to announce the formation of @coinbase 's Global Advisory Council, with @SenToomey , @TimRyan , @JohnAnzo , @chrislehane and @RepSeanMaloney as our first members. Read our latest blog post for details:

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Crypto innovation will continue. The question is *where* it will continue. Members of Congress at their hearing today are working to keep it in the US. It may take time, but the courts will have the final say on matters of law.

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Our team is headed to ETHDenver and already ZKPs are a big topic of conversation. Here’s a good overview from @brxckinridge ICYMI.

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Why ZKPs matter to web3 by Breck Stodghill

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We’re gearing up for #zkSummit8 and sharing our POV on why zero knowledge proofs matter to the next generation of the web. In a new post @brxckinridge shares why ZKPs will have far reaching applications as infrastructure for a new internet.

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Why ZKPs matter to web3 by Breck Stodghill

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"Fortunately, diverse coalitions of bipartisan lawmakers are now moving forward with serious legislation that would protect American consumers and the country's capacity for innovation in an increasingly competitive global environment." — @TomicahTD

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"Thirdweb ... has landed big partnerships. The firm, which was founded in 2021, teamed up with Coinbase in December to help gaming companies implement crypto. Thirdweb has also built an integration with e-commerce software giant Shopify."

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Checking in on Crypto’s Most Promising Startups

Can you believe it? We’re already halfway through 2023! To mark the occasion, Aidan Ryan and I caught up with our 2022 list of the most promising startups in crypto, first published in October, to...

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Great @Unchained_pod episode with @HaunVentures chief strategy officer @chrislehane :

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On @Unchained_pod , two policy experts discuss how crypto has performed in Washington: Topics: * what they would tell Elizabeth Warren about crypto * why mayors tend to adopt crypto so fast * why attacking lawmakers/regulators on Twitter may not be helpful

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Voters across the political spectrum are more likely to oppose candidates who stand in the way of a decentralized internet. 55% of voters surveyed would be less likely to vote for candidates who oppose policies that enable web3 (defined as a decentralized, open internet).

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75% of voters agree that Big Tech has too much power over people’s lives, and favor greater individual autonomy and digital decentralization and 72% of voters who own digital assets say they do so because they want an economic system that is more democratized and fair.

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We back talented technology entrepreneurs building in crypto, many of which have been seeking clarity from US regulators for years. Unfortunately, trying to understand the rules of the road for those looking to innovate responsibility has only become more confusing. Great work…

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The end of summer has been an active time for web3 policy, particularly in the U.S. Like the net neutrality movement before it, the rules of the road created today will shape the future of the internet for generations to come. Here's an ICYMI 🧵as we head into the weekend:

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"Former federal prosecutor Katie Haun, who now runs a crypto-focused venture-capital firm in Silicon Valley, accused the government of 'a coordinated regulatory campaign to stymie progress in the sector' in the WSJ."

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Is the Federal Government Trying to Kill Off Crypto?

The industry sure thinks so. The White House denies it. Who’s right?

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We love seeing our portfolio teams recognized on lists of promising startups—not just “crypto” startups. That’s because what @FurqanR and team are building will shape the entire web. Congrats @thirdweb !

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Who are the most promising early-stage startups to watch? Introducing the 2022 edition of #theinformation50 , our deeply reported list of 50 companies poised for dramatic growth and impact 🚀

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Today, we're sharing a window into our work building bridges to the policy community. We think those building in web3 are the best spokespeople for the industry which is why we created a program called Founders Days in D.C. More from the team here:

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Convening Web3 in DC

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Tomorrow our Chief Policy Officer @TomicahTD will join both senators in a conversation about the future of web3 regulation hosted by @washingtonpost .

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On Wednesday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. ET- @CFTCbehnam , @SenGillibrand , @SenLummis , @ddisparte & @TomicahTD will discuss what oversight should look like of the cryptocurrency industry and their impact on the larger financial system and economy. Register-

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Crypto is truly a global phenomenon 🌏. Very proud to have @ahnchrisj representing our team on stage at #KoreaBlockchainWeek talking about crypto investing alongside @baekkyoumkim @shaileshlakhani and @brianjcho .

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Great to see projects from our portfolio including @ourZORA and @EulerFinance recognized in this way via @insider . We love partnering with teams to tell their stories and help more people understand what’s being built in web3.

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The 53 most promising crypto startups of 2022, according to VCs

We asked top venture capitalists to name their picks for the most promising US crypto startups so far in 2022, from NFTs to decentralized finance.

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Our Chief Strategy Officer @chrislehane was on the ground in D.C. with the @coinbase team for Stand with Crypto Day. In this recording, he reports very productive conversations with elected leaders as part of the effort. "It's an inherently democratizing technology . . . we…

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Witness By @brxckinridge We’re excited to announce that Haun Ventures is leading the seed round for @WitnessCo_ with participation from other investors including @cbventures and an amazing group of strategic angels. I’ve known both @sina_eth_ and @0x_Osprey , the founders of…

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We’re live! Tune in now for a solutions driven conversation with a group of crypto and legal experts including @TomicahTD , @chrislehane , @jillrgunter , @VolokhC , @dakotagruener and @SinaKian1 on the state of web3 and privacy.

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A privilege to work with @BainCapCrypto , @dragonfly_xyz , @ElectricCapital , and @RibbitCapital on a comment letter that captures our point of view on the proposed modernization of the custody rule:

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Fun to cohost the happy hour with @BainCapCrypto for this event. ✨

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Research Day by @CelestiaOrg , @dba_crypto , @__geometry__ and @robotventures is the single highest signal to noise ratio event (talks + attendees) I've ever been to. Bravo!!

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Thanks @emilychangtv for chatting with @katie_haun about why we think crypto is inevitable and why we’re in it for the long term.

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The politics of web3 have never been more important. Like the net neutrality movement before it, today’s officials will set policies that shape the future of the internet for generations to come. In a democracy, politics drive policies that form the new rules we need for web3.

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Bem vindo @diogomonica 🎉

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These voters are middle class and are far younger and more diverse than the average voter. 31% of Web3 Voters are people of color compared to 15% of all voters, and 65% are between the ages of 18-44 compared to 30% of all voters.

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Watch our Chief Strategy Officer @chrislehane join @CarolineHydeTV and @sonalibasak on @BloombergTV to discuss the latest on the global crypto policy landscape, our investments in infrastructure and his broader web3 outlook:

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Coinbase Debuts Blockchain in DeFi, NFT Expansion

Haun Ventures Chief Strategy Officer Chris Lehane joins Caroline Hyde and Sonali Basak to discuss the firm's outlook for the crypto space.

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The future of US's global dominance in finance and tech hinges on bipartisan legislative efforts to establish regulatory clarity around crypto, says @chrislehane . Unfortunately, congressional progress was overshadowed by unclear signals from regulators.

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US Needs Strategic Approach to Crypto Regulation: Lehane

Haun Ventures Chief Strategy Officer and Coinbase Global Advisory Council member Chris Lehane joins Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow to discuss the SEC's crackdown on Coinbase and why he thinks the SEC's...

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Great to see @js_horne recognized in this way by @Forbes . He's a thoughtful leader and we're proud to back him and the entire team at @ourZORA as they work to empower a new wave of creators and communities 💫

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29, Cofounder, ZoraAfter working at Coinbase, Jacob Horne cofounded Zora in 2020 to help artists and musicians capture the value of their work using NFTs and DAOs. With tools to create and sell, Zora...

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In the UK the Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSMB) has been approved by the upper house of Parliament. This marks a major step toward formalizing a regulatory framework around digital assets in the UK.

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Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament

Current version of Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 with latest news, sponsors, and progress through Houses

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The poll makes clear that over 90% of voters express support for an internet that is community owned, community governed, and gives people greater control over their information. Watch @ylanmui break down the numbers on @SquawkCNBC with @chrislehane .

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A new poll shows crypto investors could play a big role in some critical swing states during the midterm elections. @ylanmui reports:

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The community is right to be concerned: language in the original draft of the DCCPA can and should be improved. Specifically around what DeFi protocols are (and are not) and why they can't be regulated like CeFi. An overview from our team on the legislation + what comes next:

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In a recent appearance before the House Financial Services Committee, the SEC chair couldn't answer basic q's about regulating crypto. @chrislehane & @TomicahTD outline how the testimony actually offered a map of US regulatory incoherence toward crypto.

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America’s Failing Approach to Digital Assets | by Tomicah Tillemann & Chris Lehane - Project...

Tomicah Tillemann & Chris Lehane urge regulators and elected officials to establish clear rules of the road for web3 firms.

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"Now that more tools are available, more types of creators are starting to experiment with this medium as a way to capture more value." @ourZORA cofounder @dg_goens at @brainstormtech on the future of web3.

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Brainstorm Tech 2022: Web3 And The New, New Creator Economy

Dee Goens, COO, Zora Lindsay Howard, Head of Brand, Friends with Benefits Moderator: Brian O’Keefe, FORTUNE

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If you aren’t listening to the boys club pod you should fix that!

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Tune in to the new pod ep with @RachaelRad and @brxckinridge from @HaunVentures where we talk trials and tribulations of NFT as fundraising vehicle for web3 brands.

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We believe that we need new rules for new things. This November, a handful of key midterm elections in swing states will likely determine the makeup of the next Congress, which will be poised to establish new rules for the next generation of the internet. Some key takeaways:

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A few takeaways from the FIT for the 21st Century Act markup-palooza in the House Financial Services and House Ag Committees: Passage of the FIT for the 21st Century Act out of both Committees is a big deal. The legislation would help the United States catch up with the EU, UK…

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“Whose side are you on? Are you for change or for more of the same. I come from politics. Change always wins.” Our Chief Strategy Officer, Chris Lehane, describes an important advantage the crypto industry has in the policy debate.

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For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn did a live interview with Chris Lehane, chief strategy officer at Haun Ventures, at TechCrunch’s Disrupt 2023 in San Francisco. Prior to joining the firm, Chris was...

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Both @sjrosenblum and @brxckinridge have deep experience in web3 as early employees at @coinbase and @ourZORA and are both veterans of several crypto cycles. Tune in Monday to hear about the kinds of projects we're currently excited about.

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Join @AnitaRamaswamy Monday as she sits down with @HaunVentures investors, partner @sjrosenblum and associate @brxckinridge , about where they’re seeing the most exciting opportunities among early-stage web3 startups 🎧

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We've been in deep discussion with portfolio teams about the Tornado Cash action by OFAC who are concerned about the implications for the industry. In a new post, @katie_haun shares her view of what this may mean for web3 & where to go from here:

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Tornado Cash: What web3 Needs to Know by Katie Haun

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The CFTC's action against Ooki DAO is the latest example of why an "enforcement-only" approach to web3 is bad for the rule of law, bad for the US economy, and bad for national security.

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CFTC, DAOs, and Why Regulation by Enforcement is Bad for the U.S.

By Chris Lehane and Tomicah Tillemann

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Haun Ventures

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This morning! Will be fun and informative. Learn from the *best* about building a brand in web3. Tune in at 10 a.m. PT.

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Haun Ventures

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Join us Monday for a @TwitterSpaces conversation with leaders working at the bleeding edge of crypto about a new playbook for comms, community, and marketing for web3 including @medeana , @NeerajKA , @CallMeLatasha , and @ViktorBunin hosted by @RachaelRad

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Some positive news to end the week out of California:

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"As 2023 comes to a close, I thought it’d be fun to share some reflections on the evolution of the crypto ecosystem through my lens over the last decade, as well as my (buoyant) take on what may come next." — @sjrosenblum 🔗

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The financial system works fine for criminals, but poorly for millions around the world like dissidents in closed societies. @TomicahTD outlines why policy leaders should embrace web3 tech to promote civil liberties & prevent abuse for @ProSyn .

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The DCCPA is a serious effort to build a framework for digital assets. Language in the bill can and should be improved to deliver a win for DeFi. Here's a rundown of what comes next in the process with details on what you can do to help:

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DeFi, the DCCPA, and How You Can Help By Tomicah Tillemann

By Tomicah Tillemann

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Haun Ventures

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Over a year ago, before founding this firm, @katie_haun spoke with @tferriss about her career and road to crypto, including time at DOJ where she prosecuted RICO murders, organized crime, public corruption, gangs, and money laundering. A fun listen ICYMI:

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#499: Katie Haun on the Dark Web, Gangs, Investigating Bitcoin, and The New Magic of "Nifties"...

Listen to this episode from The Tim Ferriss Show on Spotify. Katie Haun on the Dark Web, Gangs, Investigating Bitcoin, and The New Magic of "Nifties" (NFTs) | Brought to you by Four Sigmatic mushroom...

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Haun Ventures

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Are you reading @____zine____ ? You should. New today: "People paid attention to what was shared on social media platforms without seeing the design, moderation, and algorithmic decisions of the platforms themselves."

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The Invisible Metaverse – ZORA ZINE

Meta wants Horizon Worlds to become the invisible infrastructure of the internet, unnoticed and free of scrutiny

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Haun Ventures

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Scaling Crypto Apps Not Infrastructure | @brxckinridge

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Scaling Crypto Apps Not Infrastructure

With traditional cloud deployment, software apps are able to auto scale their infrastructure to support increased usage. For startups that achieve product market fit this is critical because it means...

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Haun Ventures

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ICYMI: Instead of regulation by enforcement, we think the CFTC should engage communities behind the many DAOs that are already having a positive impact on the world. We hope this petition can reorient them in that direction. You can read it here:

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2022-10-31 CFTC Petition for Rulemaking re DAO-Participant Liability

haun.docsend.com

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Haun Ventures

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Check out the latest @chain_reaction pod where @sjrosenblum and @brxckinridge chatted all things web3 with @AnitaRamaswamy :

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‎Chain Reaction: Bonus Episode: The road ahead for crypto startups (w/ Haun Ventures) on Apple...

‎Show Chain Reaction, Ep Bonus Episode: The road ahead for crypto startups (w/ Haun Ventures) - Aug 26, 2022

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We’re entering 2024 with an order of magnitude more builders and users in the ecosystem than a decade ago. In a recent post, @sjrosenblum shared a few of his expectations for crypto in the year to come:

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"If the two leading agencies responsible for determining whether Ethereum is a commodity or a security cannot agree, how is it at all possible for builders . . . to have any certainty on the rules?" - @chrislehane in @thehill 👇

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US lack of first principle will lead to losing the competition to be a global crypto hub

In testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee last Wednesday, CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam threw down the gauntlet to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, making clear that Ethereum is a commodity …

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Haun Ventures

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Great to see people like @SenToomey thinking about new rules for a new thing. Stablecoins combine the stability of the dollar with the speed & agility of digital assets. With clear, smart rules of the road, we can expand web3 & build a better, more inclusive financial system.

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CoinDesk

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JUST IN: @SenToomey proposed a 3-pronged approach for regulating stablecoin issuers with a bill that would enforce disclosure and redemption requirements. @nikhileshde reports

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"We didn't want to keep taking money out of creators' pockets. It's already hard enough for creators to make money in NFTs and in Web3." -- @dg_goens [disclosure: @ourZORA is a Haun Ventures portfolio company]

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More Money For Creators: NFT Minting Platform Zora Initiates New Revenue Split

The platform is now giving creators nearly half of the funds earned from free mints and all of the profits made from paid mints.

www.coindesk.com

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Haun Ventures

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Team @thirdweb does not miss 🙌

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Furqan Rydhan

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This week was wild, so much progress across everything! Felt like a ton of the work our teams put in over the last few months all hit at once Who else shipped something epic this week?

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"Communities should own the platforms they utilize." Important conversation with our Chief Policy Officer @TomicahTD in @Deseret on the future of the web.

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Internet platforms have split American society. Can a rebooted web change that?

Deseret spoke with venture capitalist and former diplomat Tomicah Tillemann about the future of the internet

www.deseret.com

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Haun Ventures

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gm. @sjrosenblum on the infra-app parallel development cycle in crypto 👇🧵

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Sam Rosenblum

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1/ It’s said that the simple yet difficult path to winning in investing is to be both contrarian and right. In crypto, you get to be contrarian every 2-4 years just by maintaining course. So how do you increase your odds of being right?

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Thanks to everyone who came out in NYC last night to welcome @diogomonica .

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Haun Ventures

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The internet of games ◢ ✦ ◣

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Haun Ventures

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We partner with founders to responsibly shape opinion, policy, and the broader systems that power society so that web3 can fulfill its potential. Great to see @TomicahTD & @chrislehane recognized for their work to deliver system change for the industry.

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The Crypto Fixers: 10 People Working to Shape How the Industry Is Regulated

Companies that develop, manage or trade cryptocurrencies are beefing up their policy arms as regulators launch enforcement actions and consider new rules for the young industry. Last month, the...

www.theinformation.com

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Haun Ventures

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"A few major crypto-focused VC firms appear undeterred. Haun Ventures, founded by former federal prosecutor Katie Haun, launched in March with $1.5 billion. Sam Rosenblum, a partner at Haun Ventures, said that the firm’s funding deployment has not changed"

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Crypto VC funding down 50% from last quarter as volatility persists

How is the ongoing Crypto Winter affecting potential Web3 deals?

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Haun Ventures

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"Mónica said he’s interested in backing projects that use crypto solutions to protect data, as well as startups working on stablecoins, including ones that bear interest. A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency pegged to a fixed asset like the US dollar."

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Haun Ventures Names First New General Partner as Crypto Climbs

Crypto currency-focused venture capital firm Haun Ventures is adding to its roster of investors as the price of crypto trends upward. Anchorage Digital President and co-founder Diogo Mónica is...

www.bloomberg.com

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A year ago, if we had thought that coming into Labor Day there would be a presidential EO for the U.S. to lead on web3 + major bi-partisan legislation introduced in Congress to bring new rules for new things, we would rightfully be encouraged by that kind of policy progress.

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As @katie_haun described in an interview with @emilychangtv last year, crypto has evolved rapidly since '08. Yet some regulators still act as if we don't need new rules for new innovations. That must change. It's time to give builders clarity.

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Bloomberg Technology

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Katie Haun's take on how SEC Chair Gary Gensler is handling crypto regulation: "right now, there's a lot of confusion"

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Today, Senators @gillibrandny and @SenLummis introduced bipartisan web3 legislation that represents an important milestone for the ecosystem.

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Important milestone for the team at @TaxBit and for the crypto ecosystem in general. Congrats all 🥳

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TaxBit

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We're excited to announce @taxbit 's first acquisition -- digital asset accounting startup @choose_tactic . Combining @TaxBit 's enterprise-grade tax and accounting solutions with Tactic's accounting software enables best-in-class crypto financial visibility & compliance 🚀

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Katie has been in crypto for over a decade, through many cycles. What makes this winter different? Very serious macro conditions. In this clip from her sit down with @emilychangtv she shares what signals we care about in a downturn and why we're committed to web3 longterm.

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Bloomberg Crypto

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Where Katie Haun thinks the crypto winter is headed right now -- she sits down with @emilychangtv

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Dan Primack

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Exclusive: Anchorage Digital co-founder @diogomonica is joining @HaunVentures , as just its second general partner. Will become exec chair of Anchorage.

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Our hope is that the internet of the future is built with better incentives that fairly value the contributions of those who actually create the culture.

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