Cryptocurrency Pioneer Brings Deep Technical Expertise and Vision for Financial Privacy to Next-Generation Cross-Chain Platform
SilentSwap, a leading platform known for its focus on privacy in digital asset transactions, has welcomed Charlie Lee the creator of Litecoin and Managing Director of the Litecoin Foundation to its Advisory Board. Lee, one of the most respected pioneers in cryptocurrency, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for privacy-first innovation. His involvement marks a major step forward for SilentSwap as it works to make confidential cross-chain transactions simple, secure, and accessible for everyone from individual users to large institutions.
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Charlie Lee created Litecoin back in 2011, making it one of the earliest and most successful alternatives to Bitcoin. Over the years, he’s remained a strong advocate for user privacy and transparency done right in the crypto space. His decision to join SilentSwap’s advisory team comes just as the company prepares to roll out SilentSwap V2 — an institutional-grade platform designed to bring powerful privacy technology into the mainstream.
Speaking about the collaboration, Lee praised SilentSwap’s approach to solving one of the biggest problems in cryptocurrency today — the lack of true privacy. “SilentSwap has built exactly what the cryptocurrency industry desperately needs — a privacy solution that actually works at scale without compromising on speed or user experience,” said Lee. “The truth is, blockchain’s transparency has become a huge vulnerability. Every transaction, every wallet balance, every movement of funds is visible for anyone to analyze. SilentSwap changes that. It gives users the privacy they deserve without sacrificing performance or control.”
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Before becoming one of crypto’s most recognized innovators, Lee spent a decade at Google, contributing to projects like Chrome OS, and later served as Director of Engineering at Coinbase from 2013 to 2017. There, he helped lay the foundation for mainstream cryptocurrency adoption. Since 2017, his work at the Litecoin Foundation has focused on pushing blockchain technology forward — especially in enhancing transaction privacy through initiatives like MimbleWimble.
SilentSwap’s founder and CEO, Shibtoshi, called Lee’s appointment a major validation of the company’s vision. “Having Charlie Lee on our advisory board is a huge milestone,” he said. “He’s been part of crypto since the beginning and understands both the technical side and the market realities. His insights into what institutions really need — beyond the buzz — will help us build tools that truly matter. With Charlie’s guidance, SilentSwap isn’t just launching another privacy product; we’re setting the foundation for how digital assets will be privately and securely exchanged in the future.”
The announcement comes alongside the launch of SilentSwap V2, the company’s upgraded platform designed for both speed and simplicity. With its improved capabilities and a plug-and-play API, businesses can now integrate privacy features into their systems without needing complex infrastructure or third-party custody.
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By keeping its non-custodial architecture at the core, SilentSwap ensures that users always stay in full control of their assets while conducting completely private cross-chain swaps. It’s this combination of control, privacy, and usability that positions SilentSwap as a game-changer in the ongoing effort to make blockchain technology safer, more private, and more inclusive for everyone.
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