Join Erik Voorhees, Bitcoin OG and founder of Shapeshift, alongside Chad Barraford, a core developer at THORChain, as they delve into the groundbreaking liquidity protocol THORChain. They explore how it enables seamless cross-chain transactions without intermediaries, emphasizing its unique architecture. The discussion touches on the economic security model of the RUNE asset, the advantages of decentralized trading, and future developments to enhance trading capabilities. Discover why THORChain could be a game-changer in the crypto ecosystem!

Chad Barraford, Technical lead of THORChain, disrupts the notion of separate blockchain ecosystems. Protocol's lending for Bitcoin and Litecoin. Mechanisms to prevent vulnerabilities. Balancer exploit, Coinbase USDC deal, dYdX governance proposal, and Coinbase sharing revenue. Cross-chain capabilities of THORChain. Emergency shutdowns and decentralization in DeFi. Coinbase's stake in Circle and USDC governance. Unique features of THORChain lending. Dynamics of borrowing in a bear market. Transition from minting to borrowing in the reserve. Understanding V pool depth and its impact on trading. Role of virtual pool, bank runs, and fees. Discussion on emerging projects and innovative capabilities. THORChain's native-asset edge and increasing trade volume. Fees and future perspectives. Synthetics and derived assets.