Running a Crypto Exchange Is Stressful

Anand Gomes, CEO of Paradex, exposes how most crypto token launches really work, reveals the red flags that separate serious builders from teams that cash out and disappear, and explains why Paradex locked 80% of its own team tokens to public performance milestones.

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The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

0:00 Introduction

1:29 Please Subscribe

1:55 25 Day Fast & The Benefits

9:25 - Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz

14:04 Fixing Your Health Makes You Unstoppable When Building A Business

15:20 The Playbook To Survive & Become Stronger In Crypto

18:52 The Key To Staying Motivated No Matter What

21:02 How Difficult Is It To Run A Crypto Exchange

23:14 Anand's Stance On Hiring People Who Execute

28:48 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet @sumsub

33:48 What Do You Want Crypto To Be?

35:12 Paradex’s Privacy Aspect Explained

36:58 Has Anand Ever Thought Of Building Paradex On Solana

41:12 Do You Ever Regret Or Doubt Yourself With Anything?

44:45 Why Anand Is Extremely Bullish On The Perp Space

47:35 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork

48:32 What Happens To The Perp Space In One Years Time

55:34 Crypto’s “Bad Rep” Comes From These Non-Serious Token Creators

56:50 Paradex Stands Out Because Of The Transparency, Alignment, & Governance Framework

59:30 How You Ensure People Won’t Use Options As An Instrument To Sell 

1:01:19 What’re You Trying To Prove Here?

1:03:31 Why You’re Confident Launching A Token In A Bear Market

1:05:22 Can You Be Transparent With Us Now?

1:05:50 What Does The Little Voice In Your Head Tell You Every Day & Night

1:08:08 Closing Thoughts