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A glimpse into stablecoin Tether and crypto exchange Bitfinex, with CTO Paolo Ardoino
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Lex chats with Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex (one of the largest crypto exchanges) and Tether (a US-dollar pegged stablecoin). Paolo kicks off reflecting on his journey into the crypto space and the pivotal role of technology, community, and opensource in his learning. The discussion navigates through Bitcoin's diverse potentials, Bitfinex's growth, and the intricate challenges of crypto exchanges. Paolo emphasizes the importance of learning from past industry mistakes to guide future strategies. Tether's origin story is explored, shedding light on its initial architecture, on-ramp process, and strategies to manage banking counterparty risk. A significant aspect discussed is stablecoin usage dynamics, where Paolo delves into the primary customers—ranging from institutional demand to market makers and retail onboarding. The episode concludes with insights into Bitfinex and Tether's future directions.
MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION
Bitfinex's Website: https://bit.ly/3QFgzCo
Tether's Website: https://bit.ly/3ElM90N
Paolo's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/45zFBak
Topics: crypto, web3, stablecoins, crypto exchanges, custody, banking, T-Bills
Companies: BitFinex, Tether, USDT, Poloniex, Bittrex, Binance, Bitcoin, Omni Layer, Copper
ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT
🔥Subscribe to the Fintech Blueprint newsletter to stay at the forefront of Fintech and DeFi: https://bit.ly/3hyhlC2
🤝 Partner with Fintech Blueprint through sponsorships: https://bit.ly/3UZllsV
👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexSokolin
TIMESTAMPS
1’37”: Laying the foundation: Early experiences and technological DNA in the crypto sphere
11’35”: The motivating forces: Tech's role in building, exploration, and human progress
14’49”: Embracing Bitcoin's multifaceted potential: From asset class to economic infrastructure
18’35”: The complexity of crypto exchanges: Grasping the scale of trading activity on Bitfinex and vertically integrated challenges
26’02”: Learning from exchanges' mistakes: Industry evolution and future strategies
30’01”: Tether's inception and early architecture: Addressing volatility in crypto transactions
35’02”: Tether's on-ramp process: Early days and acquiring Tether, banking counterparty risk, and risk mitigation strategies
42’36”: Stablecoin usage dynamics: Institutional demand, market makers, and retail onboarding
46’26”: The channels used to connect with Paolo & learn more about Bitfinex and Tether
Disclaimer here — this newsletter does not provide investment advice and represents solely the views and opinions of FINTECH BLUEPRINT LTD.
Contributors: Lex, Laurence, Matt, Farhad, Mike, Daniella
Want to discuss? Stop by our Discord and reach out here with questions.
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Manage episode 374635050 series 3271919
Lex chats with Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex (one of the largest crypto exchanges) and Tether (a US-dollar pegged stablecoin). Paolo kicks off reflecting on his journey into the crypto space and the pivotal role of technology, community, and opensource in his learning. The discussion navigates through Bitcoin's diverse potentials, Bitfinex's growth, and the intricate challenges of crypto exchanges. Paolo emphasizes the importance of learning from past industry mistakes to guide future strategies. Tether's origin story is explored, shedding light on its initial architecture, on-ramp process, and strategies to manage banking counterparty risk. A significant aspect discussed is stablecoin usage dynamics, where Paolo delves into the primary customers—ranging from institutional demand to market makers and retail onboarding. The episode concludes with insights into Bitfinex and Tether's future directions.
MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION
Bitfinex's Website: https://bit.ly/3QFgzCo
Tether's Website: https://bit.ly/3ElM90N
Paolo's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/45zFBak
Topics: crypto, web3, stablecoins, crypto exchanges, custody, banking, T-Bills
Companies: BitFinex, Tether, USDT, Poloniex, Bittrex, Binance, Bitcoin, Omni Layer, Copper
ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT
🔥Subscribe to the Fintech Blueprint newsletter to stay at the forefront of Fintech and DeFi: https://bit.ly/3hyhlC2
🤝 Partner with Fintech Blueprint through sponsorships: https://bit.ly/3UZllsV
👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexSokolin
TIMESTAMPS
1’37”: Laying the foundation: Early experiences and technological DNA in the crypto sphere
11’35”: The motivating forces: Tech's role in building, exploration, and human progress
14’49”: Embracing Bitcoin's multifaceted potential: From asset class to economic infrastructure
18’35”: The complexity of crypto exchanges: Grasping the scale of trading activity on Bitfinex and vertically integrated challenges
26’02”: Learning from exchanges' mistakes: Industry evolution and future strategies
30’01”: Tether's inception and early architecture: Addressing volatility in crypto transactions
35’02”: Tether's on-ramp process: Early days and acquiring Tether, banking counterparty risk, and risk mitigation strategies
42’36”: Stablecoin usage dynamics: Institutional demand, market makers, and retail onboarding
46’26”: The channels used to connect with Paolo & learn more about Bitfinex and Tether
Disclaimer here — this newsletter does not provide investment advice and represents solely the views and opinions of FINTECH BLUEPRINT LTD.
Contributors: Lex, Laurence, Matt, Farhad, Mike, Daniella
Want to discuss? Stop by our Discord and reach out here with questions.
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