## Description
Use of Pointer package in /connector/exchange
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## Does this PR need a docs update or release note?
Wanted to extend the package to generics, but it is incomplete
- [x] ⛔ No
## Type of change
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- [x] 🌻 Feature
## Issue(s)
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* related #2474<issue>
## Test Plan
- [x] ⚡ Unit test
