E132: Wintermute CEO Solves Crypto’s Biggest Conspiracies

In this episode of "When Shift Happens," Evgeny Gaevoy, the founder and CEO of Wintermute, discusses algorithmic trading in crypto, market making, and his views on money and competition. He explains Wintermute's role in token launches, delta neutral strategies, and how they navigate the complexities of providing liquidity in both centralized and decentralized exchanges. Evgeny also addresses common misconceptions about market makers, the challenges of wash trading, and the potential conflicts of interest when a firm acts as both a market maker and a venture capital investor. He shares his personal philosophy on long-term strategy, ethical practices, and his ambition to contribute to humanity by colonizing Mars.