Key Points ShadeX was created to provide privacy in lending and borrowing within the Cosmos ecosystem. It aims to attract institutions by securing financial data, solving the issue of exposed transactions in traditional crypto money markets. It's surprising that ShadeX holds about 16,000 ATOM in its treasury to support this goal, showing strong alignment with institutional needs. Background ShadeX is part of the Shade Protocol and is set to launch on March 5, 2025, as the world's first encrypted money market. It allows users to lend and borrow crypto assets securely, focusing on data privacy to appeal to institutional investors. Root Cause The main reason for ShadeX's creation is the lack of privacy in existing lending and borrowing platforms within the Cosmos ecosystem. Traditional crypto money markets expose all transaction data, such as interest accrued and borrowed amounts, which can deter institutions needing confidential financial operations. ShadeX addresses this b...