Skin in the Game - Vishwa Naik

In this episode of Deeply Intents, I talk with Vishwa, co-founder and CEO of Anera Labs. He shares insights on entrepreneurship across India and the West. We explore Intents, MEV and Solvers. We zoom in on Solvers - discussing their decomposition and Vishwa proposes a new definition. We discuss onchain liquidity, compare Solver dynamics in Solana vs. Ethereum, and examine UX and best execution for DeFi users. We finish the episode by exploring AI (Agents/LLMs), ways to close the competitive gap between centralized and decentralized exchanges, and the future of OTC markets, privacy, and counterparty discovery. Chapters(00:00) - Introduction to Vishwa and Anera(05:59) - Challenges and Opportunities in Indian Startups(08:54) - Regulatory Landscape in India(11:49) - Cultural Differences in Innovation(14:56) - Building Tools for Indian Entrepreneurs(20:58) - Talent and Labor Dynamics in Crypto(26:53) - User Experience and Market Fit(30:10) - The Journey into MEV and Intents(49:05) - Understanding Solvers: Definitions and Roles(1:02:51) - The Future of On-Chain Liquidity(1:06:34) - User Experience in DeFi: The Role of UX and Innovation(1:16:46) - Challenges in AI and Blockchain Data(1:22:06) - Decentralized vs Centralized Exchanges(1:30:41) - Bridging Centralized and Decentralized Finance(1:39:54) - The Future of OTC Markets and Privacy(1:42:42) - Final Thoughts and Future Directions  DisclaimerNothing in this episode should be interpreted as financial, technical, or legal advice. The host does contract work for Heliax, a public goods laboratory, focusing on Anoma.