Thorchain allows large frequent traders to complete layer1 cross-chain settled swaps in seconds
Thorchain allows large frequent traders to complete layer1 cross-chain settled swaps in seconds
Thorchain is now enabling large frequent traders to complete layer1 cross-chain settled swaps in seconds. Traders who have accumulated fees paid to an address will have an on-chain reputation called 'clout,' allowing them to bypass outbound throttles. This will result in faster and more competitive arbitrage opportunities and better price execution for swappers.
TC now allowing large frequent traders to complete layer1 cross-chain settled swaps in *seconds*. How? A trader that has accumulated fees paid to an address (a history of swaps), gets an ever-growing "clout" which is an on-chain reputation to bypass outbound throttles.
Swapper Clout improving UX 馃挶 Median wait times of txs in Minutes: Week Before: 72.15 馃サ Week After Enabled: 0.825 (49.2 Sec) 馃槑 TC has a global outbound delay to throttle funds leaving the protocol for security. Clout allows frequent swappers that have paid fees to reduce the
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