Katie Haun transitioned from prosecuting cybercrime and corruption cases to becoming a leading figure in cryptocurrency venture capital.Her work in the Department of Justice on cryptocurrency cases provided insights into blockchain technology's potential and limitations.Haun's experience in tracking cryptocurrency transactions led to successful prosecutions and demonstrated blockchain's transparency.She joined Andreessen Horowitz as a general partner, leveraging her expertise to co-lead crypto investments.In 2022, Haun launched Haun Ventures with a $1.5 billion debut fund, focusing on early-stage and acceleration investments in crypto.Haun Ventures maintains a small, nimble team to provide tailored support to portfolio companies through its external network.The firm evaluates crypto projects based on factors like tokenomics, regulatory considerations, and community alignment.Haun emphasizes 'hero moments' where the firm provides critical support to portfolio companies in various challenges.Haun's firm focuses on investments in financial services, infrastructure, and distributed computing, seeing crypto's potential beyond finance.Haun's perspective on Web3 emphasizes evaluating fundamental technological progress over short-term market trends.