Boone on making the Monero integration on Thorchain happen and why he believes it is vital! | EPI 380

Boone on making the Monero integration on Thorchain happen and why he believes it is vital! | EPI 380

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April 19, 2026 · 1h 19m

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Douglas Tuman discusses the integration of Monero into Thorchain with guest Boone, highlighting its significance for decentralized finance and privacy.

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Host: Douglas Tuman

Guest: Boone

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Organizations: Thorchain, Monero, Serai, Zcash, BitTensor, Bybit

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