Listen "184: Navigating Token Launches with Kairon Labs: Jens on Market Making and Liquidity"
Episode Synopsis
In Episode 184 of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I sit down with Jens, co-founder of Kairon Labs, a leading market maker specializing in token liquidity provision and launch strategies. Jens shares his experience on how Kairon Labs helps projects with successful TGEs (Token Generation Events), provides liquidity, and offers strategic advice for projects entering the market. This episode was recorded live at Token2049 in Marina Bay Sands, where the energy and enthusiasm for Web3 innovation is palpable.
We dive into key industry trends, the challenges of launching tokens, and what sets Kairon Labs apart from competitors. Jens also provides his insights on the meme coin surge, the concentration of liquidity in major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and his contrarian view on the need for projects to delay launches until they are fully ready.
Key Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Jens from Kairon Labs, highlighting their expertise in market making, liquidity provision, and advising Web3 projects. The episode was recorded live at Token2049 in Singapore.
[00:01:00] How Kairon Labs Helps: Jens explains how Kairon Labs supports projects through their TGEs, offering advice, liquidity, and network connections to ensure a successful launch.
[00:03:00] Competitive Edge: Why choose Kairon Labs over other market makers? Jens talks about their personalized approach, flexible models, and deep industry expertise.
[00:06:00] Industry Trends: Jens shares insights on current market trends, including the rise of new projects, increasing efficiency in the trading space, and the challenges of getting listed on top-tier exchanges.
[00:09:00] The Biggest Challenge: Jens discusses the issue of impatience in the crypto space and how projects need more time to mature before launching tokens.
[00:11:00] Kairon Labs’ Growth and Hiring: Jens talks about the organic, self-funded growth of Kairon Labs and their need for talented traders, developers, and business developers.
[00:13:00] Meme Coins and Alt Coins: Jens provides his perspective on the rise of meme coins and how these projects keep the market busy during bear cycles.
[00:15:00] Liquidity Concentration: Jens discusses the concentration of liquidity in Bitcoin and Ethereum, and how this trend might shift as the market enters a more bullish phase.
[00:16:00] Contrarian View: Jens shares his controversial opinion that many projects rush to market before they are ready, and why they should take more time before launching tokens.
[00:17:00] Closing Thoughts: Jens offers advice to token projects and invites listeners to explore opportunities at Kairon Labs, especially if they are looking for a talented team to help them launch.
Connect
https://kaironlabs.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kairon-labs/
https://x.com/KaironLabs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-willemen-2bb09a71/
Disclaimer
Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/
We dive into key industry trends, the challenges of launching tokens, and what sets Kairon Labs apart from competitors. Jens also provides his insights on the meme coin surge, the concentration of liquidity in major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and his contrarian view on the need for projects to delay launches until they are fully ready.
Key Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Jens from Kairon Labs, highlighting their expertise in market making, liquidity provision, and advising Web3 projects. The episode was recorded live at Token2049 in Singapore.
[00:01:00] How Kairon Labs Helps: Jens explains how Kairon Labs supports projects through their TGEs, offering advice, liquidity, and network connections to ensure a successful launch.
[00:03:00] Competitive Edge: Why choose Kairon Labs over other market makers? Jens talks about their personalized approach, flexible models, and deep industry expertise.
[00:06:00] Industry Trends: Jens shares insights on current market trends, including the rise of new projects, increasing efficiency in the trading space, and the challenges of getting listed on top-tier exchanges.
[00:09:00] The Biggest Challenge: Jens discusses the issue of impatience in the crypto space and how projects need more time to mature before launching tokens.
[00:11:00] Kairon Labs’ Growth and Hiring: Jens talks about the organic, self-funded growth of Kairon Labs and their need for talented traders, developers, and business developers.
[00:13:00] Meme Coins and Alt Coins: Jens provides his perspective on the rise of meme coins and how these projects keep the market busy during bear cycles.
[00:15:00] Liquidity Concentration: Jens discusses the concentration of liquidity in Bitcoin and Ethereum, and how this trend might shift as the market enters a more bullish phase.
[00:16:00] Contrarian View: Jens shares his controversial opinion that many projects rush to market before they are ready, and why they should take more time before launching tokens.
[00:17:00] Closing Thoughts: Jens offers advice to token projects and invites listeners to explore opportunities at Kairon Labs, especially if they are looking for a talented team to help them launch.
Connect
https://kaironlabs.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kairon-labs/
https://x.com/KaironLabs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-willemen-2bb09a71/
Disclaimer
Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/
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