Streaming Swaps and Yield Generation in THORChain

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This chapter explores the concept of streaming swaps in THORChain and their impact on trade volume and platform yield. It covers the mechanics of streaming swaps, trading speed, associated fees, and hints at potential improvements as the platform expands. Includes ad/sponsor segments for Celo Layer 2 and USDV stablecoin.

What is THORChain? Join David as we explore the liquidity protocol that allows swapping between BTC, ETH, and more without intermediaries.

Chad Barraford is a core developer at THORChain, and Erik Voorhees is a Bankless staple who has found a deep resonance with THORChain's mission.

Is THORChain helping build the Bankless future? Come find out.

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------ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro 3:30 What is Thorchain 7:10 Erik and Shapeshift 10:20 How it Works 13:40 Is this a Bridge? 17:00 Staking and Security 20:00 Rune 28:45 Bitcoin and Ethereum 32:20 Latency 36:00 The Bull Case for Thorchain 38:40 Specialization 40:40 The Roadmap and Community 44:00 Get Involved

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Erik Voorhees: https://x.com/ErikVoorhees?s=20

Chad Barraford https://x.com/CBarraford?s=20

THORChain Website https://thorchain.org/

THORChain Twitter https://twitter.com/thorchain

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