Deeply Intents
Deeply Intents
Podcast Description
Deeply Intents is a podcast hosted by Apriori. There are two primary motivations; unpack Anoma with relevant guests, and have interesting conversations with values aligned builders. The podcast is long-form content, with an emphasis on the human element.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes including blockchain technology, MEV, intent-centric applications, programming languages, decentralized finance, and entrepreneurial insights. Notable episodes dive deep into topics like the journey from Tradfi to crypto in 'The Alchemy of ASS', discussions on AI and market making in 'Meditations on Solving', and exploring Anoma's political philosophy and architecture in 'Unbundling Anoma'.
Deeply Intents is a podcast hosted by Apriori. There are two primary motivations; unpack Anoma with relevant guests, and have interesting conversations with values aligned builders. The podcast is long-form content, with an emphasis on the human element.
In this episode of Deeply Intents, I chat with Markus, founder of Tplus. We begin the episode by addressing the FUD around the recent Intel TDX attack. Next, we unpack Tplus by dissecting the high-level architecture. Thereafter we discuss how Tplus can benefit traders, solvers, MEV searchers, and block builders. Later Markus breaks down the events that led to the sell-off on 10/10/25. We finish the episode by discussing Tplus’ revenue model and thinking from first principles.
Timestamps
(00:00) – How the cake is made
(03:52) – Tplus etymology
(06:34) – TDX FUD
(11:58) – Tplus architecture
(16:15) – Product surface expands with DeFi
(18:44) – Breaking down cross-margin
(23:53) – Markouts
(26:06) – Everything in one box
(28:25) – Vaults
(31:04) – Orderflow on demand
(34:57) – Is the juice worth the squeeze?
(38:21) – B2C strategy
(43:14) – Compossability with onchain liquidity
(46:17) – Balancing founder priorities
(48:08) – 10/10/25
(52:00) – ADL risk
(53:27) – Adding product features
(58:14) – Specialized market making
(1:01:15) – Revenue model
(1:03:57) – Ethereum and Solana upgrades
(1:05:11) – Think from first principles
Disclaimer
Nothing 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.
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