Bankless Tensor - Solana's NFT Marketplace | Ilja & Richard Wu
Jan 24, 2024
Ilja Moisejevs, Co-founder and CEO of Tensor, and Richard Wu, CTO of Tensor, dive into the vibrant world of Solana's NFT marketplace. They discuss how Solana's unique features influence Tensor's design and user experience compared to Ethereum. The guests explore the impact of the $JITO airdrop on user engagement and trading activity. They also share insights about Tensorians, their native PFP NFTs, and tease potential future airdrops, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats with their innovative plans.
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Ilya's Crypto Journey
- Ilya Moisejevs entered crypto in 2016, lost money, but held through the next bull market.
- He later discovered Solana, drawn to its smooth UX and the opportunity to learn Rust.
Richard's Entry into Crypto
- Richard Wu, with a background in AI quant research, found crypto slow until Solana.
- He was drawn to Solana's speed and potential for high-frequency trading.
Tensor's Inception
- Tensor's founders prioritized the NFT space due to its underdevelopment compared to DeFi.
- Their initial NFT pricing oracle idea pivoted to a marketplace due to lack of market demand.