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Mounir Benchemled is the founder of ParaSwap, a leading DeFi aggregator that has surpassed $100 billion in trading volume since its 2019 inception. He works on intent-based DeFi architecture, cross-chain interoperability, and MEV protection solutions.
1Interview
2025First on the show
Apr 2025Latest appearance
28 minOn camera
27:42
Latest interview · Apr 16, 2025ParaSwap surpasses $100 billion in volume with intent-based DeFiWatch the episode →
In their own words
“we have surpassed hundred billion dollar in volume most of it was done since late 2021”
Key points from the latest interview
- ParaSwap has surpassed $100 billion in trading volume since its 2019 launch by aggregating DEX liquidity across multiple platforms to provide optimal pricing.
- Intent-based DeFi allows users to specify desired outcomes rather than transaction instructions, simplifying the trading experience and abstracting away protocol complexity.
- ParaSwap currently operates only on EVM chains due to technical differences; scaling to non-EVM chains like Solana requires rebuilding smart contract systems from scratch.
- Retail traders increasingly migrate to Layer 2 solutions to reduce gas costs, while whale traders remain on Ethereum for access to deeper liquidity pools.
- Cross-chain intent-based swaps represent the evolution toward abstracting blockchain infrastructure, allowing users to trade assets across chains without caring about underlying technical details.