Captain (Taonado)

Captain Taonado, a key figure in the BitTensor community and operator of Subnet 113, shares insights on building a non-custodial privacy mixer. He explains how the Tornado-style mixing works, emphasizing user anonymity through fixed pools and secret withdrawals. Captain discusses incentives for miners who simulate user flows, plans for larger liquidity pools, and strategies for using shielded capital to generate yield. He also addresses societal perceptions of privacy tools, highlighting the importance of privacy-by-default and the evolving landscape of regulatory risks.