For EP26 of Chain Reactions, we sat down with Mounir, founder of Velora (formerly Paraswap), for a deep dive into the evolution of DEX aggregators, intent-based trading, and what it really takes to build in crypto—through every cycle.We talked about the early days of bootstrapping Paraswap, the transition to Velora, and why intent-based design is key to the future of onchain UX. Mounir shares hard-won lessons on building community-driven products, finding product-market fit in DeFi, and the difference between hype-driven marketing and sustainable growth. If you're interested in the future of crypto UX, cross-chain liquidity, or just want to hear a founder who’s seen it all—this one’s for you.Please enjoy, and as always, be sure to subscribe, give us a five star review, and mint our episode at https://pods.media/myosinxyz!