E160: Paradex CEO: A Crypto Founder Exposes How Token Launches Really Work

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.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place.  https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016.https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com ___________Follow Anand Gomes• Twitter: https://x.com/fiddybps1• Twitter: https://x.com/paradex• Website: https://app.paradex.trade/FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe 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 Introduction1:29 Please Subscribe1:55 25 Day Fast & The Benefits9:25 - Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz14:04 Fixing Your Health Makes You Unstoppable When Building A Business15:20 The Playbook To Survive & Become Stronger In Crypto18:52 The Key To Staying Motivated No Matter What21:02 How Difficult Is It To Run A Crypto Exchange23:14 Anand's Stance On Hiring People Who Execute28:48 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet @sumsub33:48 What Do You Want Crypto To Be?35:12 Paradex’s Privacy Aspect Explained36:58 Has Anand Ever Thought Of Building Paradex On Solana41:12 Do You Ever Regret Or Doubt Yourself With Anything?44:45 Why Anand Is Extremely Bullish On The Perp Space47:35 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork48:32 What Happens To The Perp Space In One Years Time55:34 Crypto’s “Bad Rep” Comes From These Non-Serious Token Creators56:50 Paradex Stands Out Because Of The Transparency, Alignment, & Governance Framework59:30 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 Market1:05:22 Can You Be Transparent With Us Now?1:05:50 What Does The Little Voice In Your Head Tell You Every Day & Night1:08:08 Closing Thoughts