On The Brink with Castle Island Yuval Rooz and Eric Saraniecki (Digital Asset) on the Canton Network (EP.613)
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Apr 15, 2025 Yuval Rooz and Eric Saraniecki, co-founders of Digital Asset, share their insights on revolutionizing blockchain finance. They discuss the differences between permissioned and permissionless chains, emphasizing on-chain privacy's role in collateral management. They explore how the Canton Network enables institutional use cases and enhances asset tokenization. The conversation also touches on the importance of robust motion in attracting TradFi and crypto players, and the shifting dynamics of privacy in cryptocurrency, highlighting its impact on adoption.
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Early Blockchain Narratives
- In the early days of blockchain, many competitors promoted private blockchains, arguing Bitcoin would fail.
- Digital Asset has always had a nuanced approach to public and private blockchains and the need for privacy.
Institutional Blockchain Adoption
- Early adoption of blockchain in institutions was more about controlling the environment than strict definitions of public vs. private.
- Privacy was crucial for institutional involvement, regardless of the network type.
Collateral Management
- Collateral management is inefficient; assets are underutilized and move slowly, creating risk.
- On-chain collateral management with privacy allows for higher velocity and risk reduction.