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THORChain Weekly Live hosted live on X Spaces by FamiliarCow (Nine Realms), Chad Barraford (THORChain Technical Lead), and Chad THOReau (THORSwap). Dive into the latest updates and discussion about THORChain - the decentralized Layer 1 liquidity network.

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    Liquidy ($LQDY) on THORChain App-Layer, Market Making and Swap Router | Podcast #218

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 96:04


    In this podcast, Jandevman gives us an overview of what they do at Liquidy, how the project originated, and how they ended up building on THORChain.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Kenton update — Keplr should be working! More integrations are coming!00:03:00 Affiliate page widget is ready for testing00:04:00 Air Canada story00:06:00 Jandevman introduction00:10:00 What was so different about Kujira that attracted you to it?00:13:00 Jandevman rebuilt everything from scratch00:16:00 Treasury discussion — what were the assets?00:17:00 What was MantaDAO?00:19:00 Website walkthrough00:21:00 Valuation breakdown — comparing Liquidy to TradFi00:23:00 Kenton explains NAV and asks about redemptions00:24:00 Financial reports and analytics breakdown00:26:00 Expense breakdown00:27:00 Revenue sources00:29:00 Governance process breakdown00:30:00 Simple majority or supermajority?00:31:00 Veto power through a multisig00:32:00 Bonk comparison00:36:00 Raising external capital?00:38:00 Growing the treasury00:39:00 How does market making work?00:43:00 Why isn't the LQDY token on the base layer?00:45:00 How many wallets support secured assets?00:47:00 Which other wallets should support secured assets?00:48:00 What other financial primitives will LQDY be involved in?00:52:00 Will LQDY get involved in lending?00:55:00 What other assets will be acquired?00:56:00 What about Auto Rujira?00:57:00 Liquidity swap router breakdown00:59:00 What's the difference between the swap router on Rujira and LQDY?01:02:00 Comparing different liquidity pools01:07:00 Will redacted functionality be available?01:09:00 bRUNE breakdown01:11:00 What is a good APY for users?01:13:00 Will STO use the LQDY API?01:15:00 Is there anything else you'd like to add?01:18:00 Transparency discussion01:19:00 Proposal discussion01:22:00 Everything is on-chain01:27:00 Thoughts on inflation01:30:00 The model is beautifully simple01:33:00 We need to do this again!01:34:00 Conclusion

    Marketing Update, Devel's Limit Order Proposal, XMR Update | Podcast #217

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 129:10


    In this episode, the main conversation revolved around the limit order proposal, how it works, and its impact on arbitrage bots and Rujira.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 Kenton starts00:11:00 Volume is great!00:13:00 Devel introduction00:15:00 How did you hear about THORChain, Devel?00:18:00 Why did you become a node operator as well as an arbitrageur?00:20:00 It's been a long-standing belief that arbitrageurs are parasitic00:23:00 Ratio between swap volume and arbitrage volume00:25:00 Arbitrage volume is around 63% — does this mean THORChain is efficient?00:27:00 Will Monero have a significant price discrepancy?00:32:00 Could XMR become the XY curve of THORChain?00:33:00 Devel's proposal: A new type of order to improve quotes and turn arbitrageurs into market makers00:35:00 If the system works: Faster swaps, bigger swaps, and better price execution00:37:00 They are not limit orders — they are limit swaps00:38:00 Screen share00:42:00 Devel explains the difference between limit orders and limit swaps00:46:00 I want to achieve an improved quote endpoint00:55:00 Chocolate bar01:05:00 Boone and Devel join01:06:00 Devel continues the conversation01:13:00 Is this proposal additive or a replacement?01:18:00 Devel continues breaking down the structure of his proposal01:24:00 Boone adds clarity01:28:00 Kenton asks about market making with exploited funds01:34:00 Would this complement or compete with Rujira?01:37:00 Boone: This does not conflict with the app layer01:41:00 Clarifying Rujira's design versus Devel's base-layer proposal01:47:00 Boone's maker/taker fee split idea01:50:00 Devel is currently helping improve node operator operations01:53:00 Quality-of-life improvements for new node operators01:57:00 Dynamic fees and the boone.tools highlight02:02:00 KPI dashboard for global volume02:06:00 Quick XMR update (Boone)

    Vultisig Building for a THORChain, Rujira and Agentic Future | Podcast #216

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 82:01


    In this episode, Denny and paaao discuss everything about Vultisig: what it is, its token, future plans, and much more.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Paaao starts00:04:00 What is Vultisig?00:05:00 37 chains supported — Vultisig was born from THORChain MPC/TSS technology00:06:00 Every Vultisig user is a mini THORChain ecosystem00:08:00 When will we have a proper referral fee on all swaps, not just THORChain?00:12:00 What API is used? Is it OpenOcean for Solana meme coins?00:13:00 Is there an MEV component?00:14:00 How are swaps routed for maximum efficiency?00:17:00 How is Vultisig positioned to take advantage of everything that's coming?00:19:00 bRUNE support and the acquisition of Station Wallet00:20:00 Station is being converted into a fully agentic wallet!00:21:00 CCL on Rujira makes a great case for agentic use00:23:00 As soon as THORChain came back, people started swapping again00:25:00 MiCA consequences — people fleeing to self-custody00:26:00 How do we capture these users?00:28:00 Help us connect to communities, THORChads! Private keys are toxic!00:30:00 We have a sophisticated SDK that we are hardening — Hermes Agent00:31:00 Your agent can interact with other agents00:33:00 Vultisig is a return to proper self-custody00:35:00 Vultisig is building for the future00:38:00 Our goal is to make the wallet super easy — please let us know what can be improved!00:39:00 Self-hosting a Vultisig server could be powerful for businesses00:42:00 Could the VULT token become a universal in-app gas token?00:43:00 We'd need more centralized accounting — interesting idea00:45:00 We don't want to mix AI with wallet setup to reduce attack vectors00:47:00 Everyone can use Vultisig however they want, but self-hosting means maintaining your own app00:47:30 Vultisig Marketplace — developers can create automations00:48:00 For the first time, you can use custodial infrastructure to DCA through automated workflows00:49:00 We are focusing primarily on the agentic side rather than the marketplace00:51:00 Fee percentage question00:52:00 Is Vultisig hiring?00:53:00 Everyone is welcome to join Discord and open a PR, but we're not hiring full-time00:54:00 How safe are AI agents with Vultisig?00:55:00 We are focused on guardrails and multiple security layers for AI agents00:57:00 AI agents have been our biggest challenge00:58:00 Finding the balance between AI capabilities and guardrails is difficult01:00:00 Rujira support is coming soon!01:01:00 What makes you so excited about Rujira?01:02:00 Paaao loves lending, borrowing, and the liquidation engine01:03:00 The cross-chain capabilities are truly unique01:04:00 The connection between Rujira and Vultisig01:06:00 When XMR? Paaao: We're exploring how to add it01:08:00 MPC cryptography is difficult because we use DKLS01:09:00 MiCA regulations complicate the situation01:11:00 Is there anything else you'd like to talk about?01:12:00 Shout-out to the OGs: Try Vultisig again! It's changed a lot — send us feedback!01:13:00 Shared vaults for families, trust funds, and much more01:14:00 We want to improve communication — app releases every week01:16:00 Quai recommendation01:17:00 THORChain is a cockroach!

    Churn Update, Formalized ADR Process, Protocol Redundancy | Podcast #215

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 54:16


    In this episode, we provide a short business development update, cover the team dynamics between Maya and THORChain, discuss how to streamline and improve the ADR process, and finish off with a short Moca update.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Randy BD update: ShapeShift and Symbiosis00:07:00 Aaluxx breaks down how Maya Protocol and THORChain devs are allocated00:10:00 Some work is shared between protocols00:11:00 Was Maya Protocol affected by the same exploit as THORChain?00:16:00 Learning opportunities from the exploit00:18:00 Aaluxx talks about the moment the exploit happened00:22:00 Version 3.20 will be pushed early — meeting tomorrow00:25:00 Zcash update: Timeline?00:29:00 Eric asks how all the developers coordinate00:32:00 Anyone can contribute to GitLab00:33:00 What did the devs do during the slow moments around Step 5?00:36:00 What can we do to improve the ADR process?00:39:00 ADR system design discussion00:42:00 ADRs should not be gatekept00:43:00 Everyone is working as hard as possible — bandwidth is tight00:44:00 ADR numbers could be granted through Make Relay00:45:00 You do not need an ADR to submit code to GitLab00:47:00 Anything else you'd like to mention, Aaluxx?00:48:00 "I am not a developer" — Aaluxx00:51:00 MOCA going live by next Monday?

    BazaarSwap Aggregator Integrating THORChain | Podcast #214

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 124:43


    In this episode, we talk about DEX aggregation with Nikita and Flynn, who showcase BazaarSwap and everything they have built.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Kenton update00:04:00 Flynn introduction00:05:00 Flynn came into crypto looking for privacy and better ways to manage money00:06:00 Nikita starts00:08:00 Nikita talks about the difficulties of crypto and simplifying the experience00:09:00 BazaarSwap talks about the convenience of their DEX aggregator00:12:00 BazaarSwap screen share begins00:14:00 BazaarSwap demonstration00:16:00 Rate comparison and accuracy00:18:00 Axelar wrapped asset rugging event00:20:00 Swap execution metrics00:21:00 Nikita talks about the benefits of DEX aggregator unification with AI00:25:00 Monero is supported and will be ready00:27:00 TON discussion and gold derivatives00:29:00 Wallet support for TON00:31:00 Nikita: More pathways are coming00:33:00 We are excited about TON because of all the possible connections and momentum from recent announcements00:34:00 Telegram is the #1 place for crypto because it has a built-in wallet00:36:00 Do you track quote accuracy and execution?00:38:00 Nikita: We try to provide multiple metrics for users00:40:00 Nikita says he has worked on many products, and there has always been some degree of price differential00:41:00 ETH to BTC swap00:44:00 When THORChain adds TON, many new possibilities open up00:46:00 Multiple execution parameters for swappers (cheapest, fastest, etc.)00:48:00 THORChain is superior to everything else out there00:49:00 Why did we choose to integrate THORChain? They maintained the ethos!00:53:00 THORChain is more optimized for handling large swaps01:00:00 Swap logic breakdown: liquidity versus the router01:03:00 THORChain explanation01:05:00 How do you get into crypto from fiat?01:07:00 Rujira capabilities discussion01:11:00 Price oracle exploit discussion and comparison on BazaarSwap01:16:00 There are lots of shady things going on01:17:00 You have no way of knowing if brokers are doing shady things01:18:00 Kenton: Is your slippage related to price impact?01:23:00 XMR demonstration was done on his birthday01:26:00 OpenUSD is the next attempt at a CBDC01:28:00 There is a competition right now to capture the infrastructure01:32:00 Latest information on the Clarity Act01:37:00 Privacy is not the default on THORChain, but obfuscation is impossible01:39:00 THORChain is decentralized and permissionless01:42:00 THORChain is the solution01:50:00 Nikita's final thoughts01:51:00 Kenton outro01:52:00 Is there a token related to BazaarSwap?01:54:00 Fees? (They do not charge additional fees; it varies by provider.)01:59:00 What Flynn loves about THORChain

    THORChain Biz Dev Update, Revenue Share, Free Stable Swaps, Monero Update | Podcast #213

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 84:29


    In this episode, we provide updates on biz dev, revenue sharing, free stable swaps, and Monero, as well as a strategy to onboard TradFi.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Randy's update00:04:00 Randy wants to know who we should integrate! Let him know!00:05:00 New ERC-20 pools are coming!00:08:00 Chad starts. Dynamic fee model is live for Symbiosis00:09:00 Symbiosis UI bug!00:10:00 Monitoring the code to make sure the behavior and results are what we intended00:13:00 New BPS idea for price execution00:15:00 Chad will methodically go through every integration to identify optimizations00:18:00 We are ready to look for another interface to test it on00:19:00 XMR update: We broke some things when patching Serai code00:20:00 Churning has been struggling, so we haven't added Zcash00:22:00 We could generate a Zcash address with the pubkey!00:24:00 Would being in the middle of a churn affect our ability to add a chain?00:25:00 Update on opt-in chain clients00:26:00 3.19.4 timeframe so XMR can get added?00:28:00 Audience question: AI/THORKit package to run a node00:32:00 AI alerting tools00:36:00 Randy: Super excited for AI agents interacting with THORChain00:38:00 CEXs are done when it comes to AI agents and can't compete!00:40:00 Chad B is interested in helping projects add AI agent utility00:42:00 Randy: EU euro (stable-to-stable) swap volume potential00:44:00 THORChain's permissionless ethos will win00:46:00 Revenue share discussion — where do we stand?00:48:00 We will make integrators more competitive with revenue sharing!00:53:00 Bittensor subnet AI model capability?00:59:00 Chad's list of upcoming features01:02:00 POL Economic Mimir needs to be changed to Operational01:05:00 Randy: How do I get TradFi to use THORChain?01:07:00 Randy: We must maintain the moat of our ethos01:09:00 Chad B: We are the DeFi OGs. Erik Voorhees' ethos with Venice is just like THORChain01:13:00 We will never surrender the moat of our ethos01:15:00 Stocks on THORChain?01:18:00 XMR update01:22:00 XMR will be the most consequential chain client

    Boone Discusses THORChain ADR29 | Podcast #212

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 88:48


    Since we had a technical problem with Amir, Boone joined the podcast and discussed ADR 29.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.

    THORChain Resumes Trading, AI & Energy Consumption, Protocol Owned Liquidity | Podcast #211

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 130:55


    In this episode, we provide a marketing update, discuss AI & energy consumption, and finish with a discussion on protocol-owned liquidity.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:05:00 Marketing update00:07:00 Reach out to communities about adding ERC-20s? Easy to do!00:08:00 Working on Keplr Wallet00:09:00 Platform to hire KOLs00:11:00 KOL platform breakdown00:13:00 Chad B: May be a bot dream00:15:00 KOL drama00:19:00 Forewarning for drama00:20:00 Chad's talk about Monerotopia00:23:00 Someone who is into XMR will probably understand the mission00:27:00 Chad B: The attack we suffered is very hard to recover from — but we have!00:29:00 New version is coming! Fix for Solana so we can churn and XMR00:32:00 Kenton: The cynical view doesn't make sense00:33:00 Failure should be expected00:34:00 TSS will be open-sourced, probably mid-July00:36:00 Huginn's code auditing is surprisingly good00:37:00 Moving to DKLS is a priority00:39:00 The idea is to move to FROST and DKLS00:41:00 How we would transition cryptographies00:43:00 We need to find a new version of FROST if we want to add it to THORChain00:44:00 Multisig on each vault — combining cryptographies. Still entertaining that idea?00:47:00 DKLS would be first if any changes were going to be made00:48:00 Question: Can we add AI payment rails and support for precious metal derivatives?00:51:00 agentsfirst.dev analytics breakdown00:57:00 Delegation is so hard for startups00:59:00 These days are still early for AI01:01:00 Will AI be a bunch of specialist models or a more general model?01:04:00 Energy consumption versus efficiency of AI01:06:00 Chad B is bullish when it comes to increased electricity usage01:09:00 Energy scale is beyond comprehension01:13:00 Life arose so quickly when Earth was formed01:17:00 Planet talk — geeking out01:21:00 Bringing it back to THORChain, THORChain is a good foundation for a better system01:23:00 When XMR goes live, Kenton will wait about a month before really pushing it out01:26:00 What happens post-churn when it comes to POL?01:30:00 Kenton acknowledges Boone for getting the math incorrect01:33:00 Boone joins and says it is Economic Mimir01:34:00 Increasing BPs fee is probably the move (Boone)01:36:00 Kenton gives the case for POL advantages01:37:00 Kenton floats 25% to POL01:39:00 POL is a burn, technically01:42:00 Burn conversation regarding sell pressure01:46:00 POL conversation continues01:49:00 POL is an asset, not a liability01:52:00 New hat!!01:53:00 POL pitch01:56:00 POL also buys and burns their asset too01:58:00 Per-asset minBPS idea (Boone)02:02:00 Anything else? Direct ERC-20 memoless, TAO 3.2002:03:00 Reserve hard cap discussion02:06:00 Reserve income and dispersed

    Fernando from xolosArmy & Tonalli Wallet | eCash ($XEC) Pool on THORChain | Podcast #210

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 81:22


    xolosArmy is a decentralized community and project built around eCash (XEC) cryptocurrency. Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:05:00 Diving talk00:07:00 Getting on THORChain — what it takes00:12:00 When you are on THORChain, you have access to the most wallets — hundreds of millions!00:14:00 Only have a token on THORChain?00:16:00 What would happen if THORChain was the central point of liquidity?00:21:00 Fernando starts00:22:00 Fiat is an instrument of control — BTC solved this00:24:00 Use THORChain for sovereign liquidity and add connections to the rest of the world00:25:00 Fork of Bitcoin Cash00:26:00 We have instant finality — sub-second00:27:00 Our tech is deterministic from beginning to end00:29:00 XolosArmy is a project working on eCash — they want to bring the ethos of BCH to eCash00:31:00 THORChain is much better than CEXs00:32:00 eCash is a fork of BCH00:34:00 eCash is not a stablecoin00:37:00 eCash screen share00:40:00 Throughput of eCash?00:43:00 Subnets discussion00:44:00 Is eCash similar to TAO when it comes to subnets?00:46:00 eCash subnets explained00:48:00 What is the cost of an eCash daemon?00:51:00 What is the vision for eCash getting on THORChain?00:54:00 We have NFTs and utilize IPFS00:56:00 XEC can be connected to fiat00:59:00 We have a $100 million market cap01:00:00 StarSquid says the chain client is ready01:01:00 Kenton explains adding liquidity to THORChain01:04:00 More liquidity seeding discussion01:08:00 $50k is a good target01:09:00 Is it on chainnet?

    Steps to Resume Trading, Dynamic and Referral Fees, Protocol Owned Liquidity | Podcast #209

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 131:43


    In this episode, we provide a marketing update, followed by a brief update on the exploit. We then dive deeper into a couple of bigger topics, such as dynamic and referral fees, protocol owned liquidity.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Marketing update00:04:00 "KOL" talk and bang for buck00:06:00 Getting new chains added is super important for getting brand-new users00:09:00 New Affiliate page on swap.thorchain.org00:11:00 Kenton is thinking the affiliate API should be permissioned00:12:00 Chad B starts, 3.19.1 fully adopted00:14:00 1 day, enable signing and churn00:16:00 KeyVerify talk — when should we move on if it doesn't work?00:17:00 KeyVerify will be disabled after this moment00:18:00 Kenton asks about the exact order of turning things back on00:20:00 THORChain is decentralized — it's obvious00:21:00 Nodes had to do a lot of steps with developers00:23:00 AI made this so much faster for us00:24:00 Over time, we will have a more professional node operator base00:26:00 Devs have been working nonstop on separate issues00:27:00 Post-mortem is coming, hopefully within 2–3 weeks00:29:00 We do a very good job being public, but that is often used against us00:30:00 When we get going again, we will be testing the dynamic fee model with select partners00:31:00 Applies to all THORNames00:34:00 Chad says he is not sure who is correct on dynamic fees00:37:00 Start simple and tweak it as we get more info00:39:00 Kenton: It should be obvious00:40:00 SwapKit rev-share program discussion00:45:00 Stable-to-stable swaps should be neutral but result in more volume00:46:00 Kenton: Stablecoin idea should be great00:48:00 Denny: Stable-to-stable will be amazing for point-of-sale applications00:50:00 Kenton: Dynamic fees may be really helpful for direct integrations00:51:00 These features are bound to "click" with partners00:54:00 Lots of exciting things are coming!00:55:00 XMR testing update: Going well!00:56:00 Huginn update: Pointed it at Serai00:57:00 Monero may be coming within 1–2 months00:59:00 XMR actually works!!01:01:00 RUNE question from the audience about governance01:03:00 Kenton breaks down liquidity pools01:05:00 It is not hopium — THORChain has fundamentals01:07:00 This protocol is actually real and useful01:11:00 TON Wallet question from the audience01:12:00 We are reaching out to everyone!01:13:00 POL transition: Protocol-Owned Liquidity01:14:00 Kenton thinks 25% POL is what is needed01:18:00 Chad B: Where do you stand on POL?01:20:00 Bull market POL could get very crazy01:23:00 Dev fund could make much more money and the treasury could go away01:25:00 We are moving away from a hard cap01:27:00 Denny gives his thoughts on LPs01:30:00 LPs withdraw when things turn around?01:35:00 We didn't have data about AMMs when we first started01:41:00 The scalability of THORChain in terms of liquidity and developers01:45:00 Possible incentive pendulum tweaks01:48:00 Price/volume graph comparison01:53:00 Stock trading on-chain — KYC?01:55:00 Perhaps companies will push for permissionless01:58:00 Stocks02:02:00 How have Maya devs been doing?02:06:00 Outro02:09:00 Attempt to attack Chad Barraford

    NanoGPT AI Aggregator Pay with Crypto | Podcast #208

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 128:34


    Milan from NanoGPT joins Kenton and Denny to discuss his journey from central banking to building a privacy-focused AI platform powered by crypto. They explore NanoGPT's integration with THORChain, the future of AI payments, and why privacy matters in both finance and artificial intelligence. Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Kenton update, Churn, 3.19.100:04:00 Marketing update, signed an agreement with Sal the Agorist and Mark Edge ASK00:06:00 Every single person watching that show should be using THORChain00:07:00 Milan starts, NanoGPT00:09:00 Milan worked for the central bank00:11:00 The central bank was anti-crypto00:12:00 The central bank wanted a button to stop transactions and KYC and the money issuing to be in their hands00:13:00 Why did you decide to work at a central bank00:16:00 Kenton had a friend that worked with the Bank of Canada00:17:00 Milan did not have a good breakup00:19:00 Milan thought subscriptions for AI models was a terrible idea00:20:00 An early user was Erik Voorhees00:21:00 NanoGPT has grown to include all AI models00:22:00 Claude pulled Fable access for everyone00:23:00 NanoGPT is an AI aggregator, 80 providers00:26:00 NanoGPT is the same price or cheaper00:27:00 Kenya man used Nano for medical questions00:28:00 Neobanks are getting shut down, do you run that risk?00:29:00 Big providers make a loss with subscriptions — many people share a subscription00:31:00 They know what we are doing00:32:00 How do customers choose what AI model to use? Automatic or custom?00:34:00 AutoModel checks what kind of question it is and decides the prompt difficulty00:38:00 Website feature00:42:00 CEX story of getting paused00:43:00 Iranian linkage because of $3200:44:00 THORChain and NanoGPT are a great partnership00:47:00 How did the Kenya man figure out you existed?00:48:00 NanoGPT and Venice are competitors?

    Exploit Update, Nakamoto Coefficient, Protocol Owned Liquidity | Podcast #207

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 133:13


    In this episode, we provide a marketing update, followed by a brief update on the exploit. We then dive deeper into a couple of bigger topics, such as sectioning and censoring, followed by discussions on the Nakamoto Coefficient and decentralisation.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:03:00 Kenton Marketing and Swap Interface Update00:07:00 Chad gives a recovery update00:08:00 KeyVerify has not been functional yet00:10:00 GAIA IBC infinite mint bug was patched00:11:00 KeyVerify is not necessary, but it's nice to be 100% safe00:13:00 Is it a single node holding things up?00:15:00 Ban Mimir discussion00:18:00 Churn-out talk for nodes that are asleep at the wheel00:19:00 How did the ban function work?00:20:00 What if node or nodes could kick out other nodes?00:21:00 The network will only allow 1/3rd to leave at a time00:23:00 Badger protocol was attacked with a script on the website in the past00:24:00 To Chad's knowledge, no one is being slashed00:25:00 3.19.1 is coming today or tomorrow00:27:00 Tuesday or Wednesday should be trading hopefully00:31:00 Claude question from audience: Claude says it sees high risk of sanctions00:32:00 AI psychosis00:34:00 Fear-based content gets traction00:37:00 THORChain cannot be used for money laundering00:39:00 Who will sanction THORChain?00:40:00 Crypto are individual nations with their own governance00:45:00 THORChain could sanction others00:47:00 The current economic system is definitely built to launder money00:48:00 Sanctions are a sign the system is dying00:51:00 Question: What if USDT froze the pools?00:52:00 Smart contracts have been frozen00:55:00 Game theory: If USDT goes crazy with freezing, they could get a bank run01:00:00 Kenton: Positive articles will be coming once things calm down01:00:00 Use tables and lists for better AI SEO—AI loves tables and lists!01:01:00 It's expensive to sponsor content and it doesn't count towards SEO01:03:00 Question: Can't we just ignore the unresponsive nodes?01:04:00 Chad: When doing KeyVerify, we need 100% participation01:05:00 Two forms of cryptography to secure the network? GG20 and DKLS?01:09:00 Engineer in the office vs engineer in the field01:10:00 The simpler a design, the less likely it can be attacked successfully01:13:00 What other things are happening despite the current situation?01:14:00 Zcash may be coming soon! And XMR!!01:15:00 TAO is probably next. Need 3.20 first01:16:00 THORChain is going to give people whiplash by coming back so well!01:18:00 Still talking to Layer 1s and they still want to get listed!01:20:00 POL: Let's make 25%01:27:00 Question: What about burning? Are we getting rid of it?01:31:00 RUNE is a better Bitcoin than Bitcoin01:33:00 The winners will be determined when the crypto market gets proper saturation01:34:00 Value is very subjective01:35:00 Boone tries to correct Kenton's math, Kenton disagrees. NERD FIGHT!!!01:40:00 Chad shares screen about most decentralized blockchain by Nakamoto Coefficient01:46:00 Chad calculates THORChain's Nakamoto Coefficient01:51:00 Deep dive into that calculation01:58:00 Isn't THORChain the most complicated chain?02:02:00 Mythos is out in the open with Fable 5?02:04:00 Huginn is getting a more diverse skill set02:06:00 Possible Serai fixes via AI

    Zephyr Private Stablecoin and Yield Bearing Token | Podcast #206

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 120:28


    Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:03:00 THORChain Marketing and Protocol Update0:07:00 Zephyr Conversation Begins0:11:00 Zephyr Presentation Starts0:12:00 Supported Tokens and Where the Yield Comes From0:14:00 What Is Zephyr?0:16:00 Why Privacy Is Important and Necessary0:18:00 Stablecoin Rails Currently Have an Off Switch0:19:00 The Holy Grail of Crypto: A Decentralized Yield-Bearing Stablecoin0:20:00 LUNA Mechanics Were Bad, the Idea Was Good0:21:00 Stablecoin Reserve Mechanics0:23:00 Dr. Future Explains Overcollateralized Mechanics0:25:00 How Proof-of-Work Rewards ZRS Holders0:27:00 Proven History of Hardiness and Stability0:29:00 Community Incentives When the Zeph Price Drops0:32:00 ZSD: Zephyr Stable Dollar Explained0:38:00 ZYS: Zephyr Yield Share Explained0:45:00 How Is It Sustainable?0:48:00 Understanding the Risk Profile0:49:00 No Lock-Up Periods0:50:00 ZRS: Zephyr Reserve Breakdown1:01:00 The Four-Asset Ecosystem1:03:00 Block Reward Breakdown1:04:00 The Zephyr Flywheel Thesis1:08:00 Zephyr EVM Bridge1:13:00 Could the ERC-20 Version Be Added to THORChain?1:15:00 Audience Question: Is the ERC-20 Version Significant Enough to Scale?1:20:00 The Best of Both Worlds Partnering Together1:22:00 Where Is the Outside Money Coming From?1:23:00 How Do You Acquire Zephyr Today?1:24:00 Wallet Support1:24:00 Stablecoin Swaps Will Be Free on THORChain1:27:00 THORChain Fee Structure1:30:00 Protocol-Owned Liquidity Growth and Considerations1:38:00 Cost to Run Zephyr1:42:00 Let's Get It on THORChain!1:47:00 Stablecoin Speed and Finality1:53:00 ZephFlow.live

    THORChain Still Paused, Zero Fee Stablecoin Trades, Limit Orders | Podcast #205

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 209:29


    In this episode, we provide a marketing update, followed by a brief update on the exploit and a discussion about privacy coins. The main topics, however, were the zero-fee stablecoin discussion and the dynamics between Rujira and base layer.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Deving.zone is More than a Block Explorer | Podcast #204

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 106:39


    deving.zone maps the native cross-chain DeFi stack built on THORChain and powered by Rujira. Explore live pools, swap pairs, markets, projects, teams, denoms and frontends across THORChain. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    THORChain Exploit Update and Security Discussion ft. Asaf from SodaLabs | Podcast #203

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 126:57


    In this episode, the main discussion revolves around the THORChain exploit, the THORSec security team, and how they present and respond to vulnerabilities.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Quai Network, the Electricity Backed Coin | Podcast #202

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 109:38


    In this episode, Alan Orwick from Quai Network explains how they built their technology and the improvements it offers compared to Bitcoin. He also discusses the differences between Quai and Qi.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Exploit Update, New Cryptography, Marketing Next Steps | Podcast #201

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 152:15


    In this episode, the main discussion is around cryptography and different solutions that can be suitable for THORChain, followed by marketing and community discussion.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Firo - Pioneer of the Zerocoin Privacy Protocol | Podcast #200

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 118:27


    In this episode, Kenton hosts Reuben, co-founder of Firo, to discuss privacy coins, the challenges they face, and the future of decentralized privacy solutions. They explore technical differences, regulatory pressures, and the importance of privacy in a surveillance-driven world. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    App-Layer to Base Layer Fee set to Zero, Monero, Zcash, TAO Update | Podcast #199

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 148:02


    In this podcast, the main topic involved app-layer and base-layer arbitrage discussions and was finished up with future chains and upgrades to come, like Monero and revenue share.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Monero Demo With JP | THORChain Podcast #198

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 80:02


    In this podcast, JP will demonstrate a native RUNE-to-Monero swap in a decentralized manner in a test environment using real assets.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Dash is coming to THORChain | Podcast #197

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 178:25


    This episode is jam-packed with privacy and no-KYC solutions, covering many different tokens and their functions, but the main focus is DASH with its innovative solutions, including DASH Pay and more!Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Monero Merged, Reserve Burn, Marketing Update | Podcast #196

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 150:16


    In this podcast, we started with an extensive marketing update by Kenton, followed by a Monero update and its impact on the protocol with early adopters, finishing up with the v3.18 update and other technical discussions.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    THORChain x BiorLabs Follow-Up Update | Podcast #195

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 164:52


    In this episode, we follow up with BiorLabs: no-KYC cards, a new swaps service, and CEO tips for a new co-founder on how to start a business.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Bitcoin Las Vegas, THORChain Meetup and Partners Recap | Podcast #194

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 167:21


    In this podcast, we cover a marketing update, the 3.17 upgrade, revenue share, tokenomics, Bitcoin Las Vegas, the THORChain meetup, and more!Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Unstoppable: The Best Privacy Wallet – THORChain Mobile Interface #193

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 103:33


    Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    THORChain Stands for a Permissionless and Decentralized Ethos: THORChain Podcast #192

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 99:08


    In this episode, Chad and Denny focus on a permissionless and decentralized ethos after the KelpDAO hack, but also spill some alpha about partner fee motivation.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Privacy, censorship, and Austrian economics with SallyMayweather: THORChain Podcast #191

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 128:12


    In this podcast, Kenton and Denny will discuss THORChain marketing updates, XMR blacklisting, and welcome the guest while continuing the libertarian conversation. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Monero Full Steam Ahead | Dynamic Swap Fee Proposal & Arbitrage Discussion: THORChain Podcast #190

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 188:07


    In this podcast, we start with a THORChain marketing update, followed by a Monero update, arbitrage, and the opt-in chain client, joined by Boone, who voices governance concerns. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! TL;DR $XMR integration is targeting version 3.18, with the PR nearly ready to merge and chaosnet testing next. $DOT and $TAO are also being built as substrate chain clients for the same release. Chad proposed a dynamic fee model that adjusts swap fees per THORName and per trading pair using statistical analysis, allowing THORChain to be price-competitive where it needs to be without sacrificing revenue from captive interfaces. Opt-in chain client security is being developed so node operators can choose which chains to run, enabling THORChain to scale to many more chains without requiring every validator to run every daemon. The dev fund address change (ADR25) is stuck at 36% approval. Nine Realms wraps up this month, so nodes need to vote immediately to stop funds going to an inactive team. CoinGecko and Gecko Terminal now have live THORChain trading data across all pairs. You can find Rayyyk's full write-up on blog: https://blog.thorchain.org/monero-full-steam-ahead-dynamic-fees-opt-in-chains-the-arb-debate/ THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    The myth, the legend: the one who will make Monero happen on THORChain: Podcast #189

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 112:56


    In this podcast, Kenton, Denny, and Boone discuss the technical details of adding Monero, along with freedom, social knowledge platforms, libertarianism, and more. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! TL;DR Community member Boone used AI coding tools (OpenAI Codex) to wire Luke Parker's audited FROST Rust package (from @kayabaNerve) to THORNode, creating a working $XMR chain client in roughly two months Chad confirmed the hard part is done. $XMR on THORChain has never been more likely, though the team urges caution: expect a shallow pool, possible chain pauses, and failed swaps early on Critical PSA: If you swap from $XMR without including a return address in the memo, your funds are unrecoverable. THORChain cannot return Monero without one. swap.thorchain.org (STO) just passed $1 billion in cumulative volume, a major milestone for THORChain's own frontend The protocol-owned liquidity (POL) discussion is heating up, with both Kenton and Boone favoring 20% of system income to seed up to 50 new pools You can find Rayyyk's full write-up on blog: https://blog.thorchain.org/how-boone-used-ai-to-build-thorchains-monero-integration/ https://x.com/BooneW https://boonewheeler.com/boonetools/ THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Monero and Bittensor added soon and rapid swaps update:THORChain Podcast #188

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 121:48


    This episode covers THORChain latest developments, including Monero and Bittensor integration, AI in blockchain, rapid swaps update, POL, and ADR23. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! TL;DR Monero ($XMR) is targeting mainnet in 1-2 months. Boone's chain client PR passed simulation tests. Chad is reviewing the codebase and expects it merged in ~2 weeks, with stagenet/chaosnet testing to follow. Bittensor ($TAO) is being developed in parallel, with Chad aiming to ship both $XMR and $TAO on mainnet around the same time. Zcash ($ZEC) is targeting mainnet by end of April, with StarSquid leading the implementation. Rapid swaps hit a $1.6M single swap and are now approaching 50% of total THORChain volume. Protocol-Owned Liquidity (POL) is shipping in release 3.18, with an algorithmic system to deploy system income into the pools that need it most. You can find Rayyyk's full write-up on blog: https://blog.thorchain.org/xmr-is-coming-monero-on-thorchain-in-1-2-months/ THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Crypto Veteran's Insight: THORChain Podcast #187

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 103:02


    In this episode, crypto veteran Mark Jeffrey takes us from the early days of Bitcoin to the cutting edge of Bittensor. With roots tracing back to the original computer and dot-com boom. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! https://x.com/markjeffrey https://stillcorecapital.com/ TL;DR: Preliminary talks have begun between THORChain and BitTensor about adding a native $TAO pool, enabling permissionless $BTC-to-$TAO swaps for the first time Mark Jeffrey (Stillcore Capital partner, serial entrepreneur) calls BitTensor "the third great coin" alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum for making mining programmable BitTensor subnets are producing AI products at 1/10 the cost of centralized alternatives, with Templar's Covenant-72B catching the attention of Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang $TAO mirrors Bitcoin's tokenomics (21 million cap, halving schedule, fair launch) and is currently around $300, tracking Bitcoin's 2013 price trajectory Swap interface beta now includes custom memo, bonding, and $TCY staking, with the new website targeting April 17 You can find Rayyyk's full write-up on X: https://x.com/raynalytics/status/2041165663969198420 THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Will Monero Be Added Sooner Than Expected? :THORChain Podcast #186

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 190:38


    In this podcast, Chad goes over the most recent developments, like the adoption of rapid swaps, voting for POL, adding Monero with Boone's help, the latest AI developments, and his new three ideas! Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! TL;DR: Community member @BooneW has built a working Monero chain client using AI tools and a FROST signing implementation. Chad says $XMR could be added to THORChain within months, possibly the next chain after Zcash. Nodes will soon vote directly on what percentage of system income goes to Protocol Owned Liquidity (POL), replacing the old incentive pendulum and ADR24 proposal. Chad shared three forward-looking ideas he's researching: concentrated liquidity powered by the app layer's oracle system, flash loans for arbitrageurs, and a decentralized UI deployment platform. @Maya_Protocol agreed to test 2-second block times first as a "canary chain" before THORChain implements the change. A stablecoin fee experiment may lower stable-to-stable fees to 1-2 bips to capture volume from NEAR, which does ~$100M daily in stablecoin swaps alone. You can find Rayyyk's full write-up on X: https://x.com/raynalytics/status/2040068669003481239 THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Matt Carano - Brave The New World: THORChain Podcast #185

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 116:31


    In this podcast episode, the hosts and Matt discuss first principles, anarchism, the future of AI, Elon Musk, martial law, voluntarism, and much more. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! https://x.com/matthewcarano https://bravethenew.world/ THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Rujira 0 to 1 AppLayer on THORChain Podcast #184

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 135:40


    In this episode, PM from Rujira goes over all the recent developments, starting with CCL, strategies, arbitrage, and how it all ties down to THORChain. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Peer-to-peer private crypto on-ramp and off-ramp: THORChain Podcast #183

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 94:46


    In this interview, we explore zero-knowledge proofs, regulatory compliance, and how Peer enables seamless, private transactions without KYC. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! https://x.com/peerxyz https://x.com/unhappyben https://www.peer.xyz/ THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    New chapter, fresh step forward: THORChain Podcast #182

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 134:03


    In this podcast, Chad, Kenton, Aaluxx, and Denny cover 9R exiting, adding $SOL to the pools, $ZEC coming next, ADR 23, adding $PAXG, rapid swaps, Router v6, Huginn, and a THORChain meetup. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: • THORChain and Rujira Dashboards Explained! • THORChain & Rujira Roadmap and Ecosystem R... • Swap Bitcoin and many more native cryptocu... Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Zano - Everything Private, By Default: THORChain Podcast #181

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 103:44


    In this episode we discussed what Zano is, the Freedom Dollar, gateway addresses, block time, the Zano upgrade, and future collaboration with THORChain.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.Zano: https://intro.zano.org/https://links.zano.org/To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-wSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    ADR 23, Rapid Swaps, Limit Swaps, Stuck Vault, Treasury, Huginn update: THORChain Podcast #180

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 129:47


    In this stream, Chad, Kenton, and Denny cover technical aspects of THORChain, along with a marketing update and a THORChain meetup.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.TL;DRRapid swaps targeting Monday/Tuesday launch at a value of 2, cutting streaming swap times by 50% from day one, with the potential to reduce a 12-hour mega-trade to under an hour as arbs adaptHuginn caught half of a real P0 exploit five days before an external researcher submitted it, saving the treasury potentially hundreds of thousands in bug bounty payoutsTHORChain now has a live dashboard on Messari, with @raynalytics providing the data feeds, and DeFi Llama is next on the listADR23 (87% reserve burn) has reached 51% consensus among node operators and is moving toward approvalv3.17 already has 48 MRs merged with 18 more pending, targeting an April 3 cut dateYou can find Rayyyk's full write-up on X:https://x.com/raynalytics/status/2032485145144668341?s=20To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-wSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Fight for true freedom and decentralization: THORChain Podcast #179

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 98:18


    Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-wSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Huginn Ai code, BTC batched outbound, ADR 24, v3.16 upgrade: THORChain Podcast #178

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 99:32


    Huginn Ai code, BTC batched outbound, ADR 24, v3.16 upgrade, new hire and much more from Chad!Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-wSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    THORChain Secure and Reliable Infrastructure with Liquify: THORChain Podcast #177

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 72:46


    In this episode, we discuss how Liquify supports THORChain infrastructure.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-wSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    Marketing update, token branding & THORChain alpha: THORChain Podcast #176

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 128:14


    Marketing update, token logos, Solana is live, Huginn AI code review, THORChain hiring, when XMR?Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.TL;DRHuginn AI generated 40+ merge requests in the latest release, now accounting for nearly half of all code changes on THORChainSolana launched on mainnet but was quickly paused due to a minor chain client bug (an $8 double spend); patch expected within daysNew $RUNE and $TCY logos proposed with unified branding, moving away from black backgrounds to white for a more trustworthy appearanceChad is close to hiring 1-2 new developers, with interviews ongoing this weekXMR integration remains a 2026 priority but is the most technically complex chain to add due to ring signatures and multi-sig challengesYou can find Rayyyk's full write-up on X:https://x.com/raynalytics/status/2027401585924727162?s=20To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-wSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

    THORChain Lounge: CAKE WALLET - THORChain Spaces#172

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 72:06


    THORChain's Kenton and Denny have a conversation with Vik from Cake Wallet, one of the founding members of an AMAZING crypto wallet which were the OGs to add XMR support to a wallet that could be used within your phone. Cake Wallet has been growing extremely quickly and is setting the standard on great UX and exhibiting the ethos of no-KYC, permissionless and decentralization!

    THORSDAY with Chad Barraford! - THORChain Spaces #171

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 126:11


    On this episode, Huuginn and Decentralization take the spotlight. Chad highlights the improvements he has made with Huugin and the team also discusses the possibility of making STO fully decentralized, removing any third-party attack vectors.

    THORChain Livestream Feature: AutoRujira - THORChain Spaces #170

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 97:51


    AutoRujira is a specific primitive that will live on THORChain's App Layer Rujira. It will get anyone the ability to start their own automations for the various primitives available on the App Layer.

    THORSDay With Chad Barraford - THORChain Spaces #169

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 102:41


    On this episode, the topic of AI (Huginn) and the a debate of burning the reserve were the main talking points.

    THORChain Featured Guest: BIORLABS -THORChain Spaces #168

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 150:37


    BIORLABS is a team that is planning on offering an all-in-one app that will allow people to deposit crypto and assets on various cards for purchases in the real world. There are also many other services BIORLABS is planning on releasing.

    THORChain Featured Guest: SwapDK, New API Aggregator! - THORChain Spaces #167

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 68:23


    A new API aggregator has entered the scene and Patriotsound and Kenton discuss the differences between SwapDK and their competitors and how they foresee the this economic marketplace taking shape.

    THORChain Highlight: LetsExchange - THORChain Spaces #166

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 81:57


    LetsExchange is a platform that allows people to swap various assets. The main asset of the discussion is Monero and Patriotsounds and Kenton ask many questions regrading LetsExchange policies surrounding providing this service.

    THORSday with Pragmatic Monkey! - THORChain Spaces #165

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 190:45


    Pragmatic Monkey gives an update on the latest information regarding the App Layer and answers many questions on the capabilities of the dynamic between THORChain and Rujira.

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