Bringing dark pools to Hyperliquid with Silhouette founder Chandler De Kock

Episode 31 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland and Silhouette Founder Chandler De Kock.

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In this episode, Copeland and De Kock discuss Silhouette and dark pools, the integration of privacy features into DeFi, and the implications for market transparency. The conversation also touches on the role of market makers and recent industry trends on token launches.

OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction

00:36 – Dark Pools Explained

03:34 – Ensuring Private Transactions

07:39 – Maintaining Standards

12:57 – Hyperliquid.

15:44 – James Wynn and Public Positions

19:48 – Challenges and Opportunities

21:38 – Market Maker Engagement

23:33 – Next Steps to Launch

28:55 – Conclusion

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Guest links: Chandler De Kock -⁠ ⁠https://x.com/chandlerdkk⁠

Silhouette - https://x.com/silhouette_ex⁠

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