Episode 31 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block’s Head of Growth Tim Copeland and Silhouette Founder Chandler De Kock.
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In this episode, Copeland and De Kock discuss Silhouette and dark pools, the integration of privacy features into DeFi, and the implications for market transparency. The conversation also touches on the role of market makers and recent industry trends on token launches.
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00:00 – Introduction
00:36 – Dark Pools Explained
03:34 – Ensuring Private Transactions
07:39 – Maintaining Standards
12:57 – Hyperliquid.
15:44 – James Wynn and Public Positions
19:48 – Challenges and Opportunities
21:38 – Market Maker Engagement
23:33 – Next Steps to Launch
28:55 – Conclusion
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Silhouette – https://x.com/silhouette_ex
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