NEAR Intents GM Alex Shevchenko Discusses Blocking Stolen Funds
Original title: How NEAR Intents Squares Blocking Black Money With Decentralization
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Summary
In a recent discussion on Unchained hosted by Laura Shin, NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko addressed whether a protocol can block stolen funds while remaining decentralized. Shevchenko explained his view that decentralization is orthogonal to the rules of the game. He discussed how Shield and a compliance council decide what gets stopped, where the line is drawn, and how sanctions present a harder challenge. Furthermore, Shevchenko shared his perspective on why cryptocurrency that protects thieves cannot serve as the economic backbone of the future.
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Key points
- Alex Shevchenko serves as the general manager of NEAR Intents.
- Laura Shin hosts the Unchained show.
- Shevchenko discussed how Shield and a compliance council decide what transactions get stopped.
- The conversation covered blocking stolen funds, decentralization, and censorship resistance.
Questions
Who is the guest on this episode of Unchained?
Alex Shevchenko, GM of NEAR Intents, is the guest.
Who hosts the Unchained podcast?
Laura Shin is the host.
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