Market makers help create more efficient markets and liquid order books, by positioning themselves on the receiving end of a trade that other market participants are unwilling to fill. Quantitative analysis is crucial in determining their position and size. Wintermute defines itself as a tech-first company that also became one of the largest spot market making firms in Web3. From angel investing in Web2, to market making in Web3, Yoann Turpin (co-founder of Wintermute) has a vast experience in both tech products & financial markets. He shares what differentiates good traders and how he approaches investing, trading and market making.

Topics discussed in this episode:
0:00 - Introduction
3:58 - Yoann’s background and his interest in trading
7:54 - The ever-changing trading landscape
10:42 - Wintermute’s genesis
15:22 - Trading vs. Investing vs. Market Making
26:35 - What defines a good trader
33:21 - On-chain trading vs. CEX trading
35:25 - How Wintermute succeeded
44:16 - Wintermute culture
55:21 - rsync blockbuilder
59:51 - Longterm predictions
1:07:24 - AI impact
1:13:19 - Misc. Learning new languages

Links mentioned in this episode:
- Yoann Turpin on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3PHUAcA
- Wintermute on Twitter: https://bit.ly/49c67YI

Sponsors:
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This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.
Show notes and listening options: https://epicenter.tv/541
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