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SecondFi has released more detail on the wallet security incident that saw about 16.1 million ADA, roughly US$2.6 million, withdrawn from 374 wallets between 21 and 23 June. The update includes a public warning about fake recovery emails, findings from Groom Lake's forensic investigation, and a clearer explanation of the cryptographic flaw involved.
Peter breaks down what SecondFi says happened, including the reported external attacker, the possibility of a second separate attacker, the per-transaction signature issue, and why public transaction data may have been enough to derive affected private key material under certain conditions. The episode also covers the wider discussion around cross-chain wallet code, CTRL Wallet, Yoroi migration, EMURGO tooling and the unauthorised publication of relevant code.
The key safety message is simple: use only official SecondFi channels, do not click recovery emails, never share private keys, and wait for audited recovery and migration tooling rather than trusting anyone offering support through emails, comments or direct messages.
Chapters:
0:00 Fake Recovery Email Warning
1:15 Incident Investigation Update
2:18 Second Attacker Identified
2:56 Cryptographic Root Cause
3:45 Signing Formula Breakdown
5:46 Vulnerable Wallet Library
6:37 CTRL Wallet And Yoroi
8:22 Published Code Question
9:14 SecondFi Wind Down
9:34 Recovery And Migration Tools
11:25 Private Key Safety
What you'll learn:
- SecondFi warned users that fake recovery emails are phishing attempts and that official communication is through its X account and technical support channels.
- SecondFi said the June incident involved approximately 16.1 million ADA, about US$2.6 million, stolen from 374 wallets.
- Groom Lake's independent investigation identified an external actor and suggested the primary operation may be linked to the DPRK-linked Lazarus Group.
- The investigation also identified activity from a second separate attacker affecting a different set of wallets during the same window.
- The root cause described by SecondFi was a subtle cryptographic flaw in how wallet software generated per-transaction signatures.
- The signing issue meant data that should have depended on secret information could under some conditions be computed from public blockchain data.
- SecondFi says the flaw has been patched, new wallets created with corrected software are not known to be affected, and the wallet is being wound down.
- SecondFi is preparing safe migration functionality for early August and a zero-knowledge-proof recovery tool targeted for August after specialist third-party audits.
Links & References:
⚠️ Security Alert: FAKE RECOVERY EMAIL:
- https://link.learncardano.io/m7FsGq
Official SecondFi website:
- https://link.learncardano.io/6llK2P
What happened to SecondFi:
- https://link.learncardano.io/fNJfCu
The signing math:
- https://link.learncardano.io/5Pu20K
Vulnerable Library:
- https://link.learncardano.io/cPTJG9
Andrew Westberg's Opinion:
- https://link.learncardano.io/cVwd7C
EMURGO's internal JS framework Dullahan:
- https://link.learncardano.io/0vu7M5
⚠️ Recovery Update: Bounty Offer Made to Attacker:
- https://link.learncardano.io/lG2331
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OpenAI's sandbox escape into Hugging Face has raised a bigger question for crypto security: what happens when autonomous AI systems can chain together the same probing, credential testing, package attacks and signing weaknesses that already threaten bridges, validators and project infrastructure?
Peter breaks down why crypto attacks often start before funds move, using recent bridge exploits, the Wanchain Cardano-BNB incident, the repeated Verus bridge attacks and Rosen Bridge's blocked attempts as examples of how attackers hunt for weak points beyond smart contracts. The episode also explains why Cardano security work, responsible disclosure and access to frontier-model auditing programmes matter as AI-assisted attacks become more capable.
The practical takeaway is not panic, but risk management: understand where single points of failure sit, follow official incident updates, and think carefully about how crypto assets are stored across wallets, custody options, exchanges and offline setups.
Chapters:
0:00 AI Escapes The Sandbox
1:50 Crypto Attack Paths
3:43 Bridge Exploits Ramp Up
5:45 Wanchain Signature Failure
8:13 Rosen Bridge Defence
9:00 Cardano Security Work
11:14 Frontier Models And Disclosure
12:46 Reducing Storage Risk
15:31 SecondFi Follow Up
What you'll learn:
- OpenAI's sandbox escape into Hugging Face shows how autonomous systems can probe weaknesses, reuse exposed credentials and keep searching for deeper access.
- Crypto attacks often begin before funds move, with attackers scanning code, passwords, developer machines, packages, signing setups, bridges and administrator accounts.
- Bridge infrastructure remains a major target because locked assets can become honeypots when signing, verifier or import mechanisms fail.
- The Wanchain Cardano-BNB bridge incident centred on signed message formatting, where missing delimiters or length prefixes enabled signature reuse at much larger scale.
- Rosen Bridge reportedly blocked 84 attempts to forge rsBTC transfers from Cardano to Bitcoin, showing why bridge security monitoring matters.
- Intersect's security work has processed more than 186 vulnerability reports since January, including more than 30 legitimate issues requiring intervention.
- Cardano core repositories and critical infrastructure may need access to advanced security-auditing programmes and responsible disclosure processes as AI-assisted attack capability grows.
- Crypto holders can reduce personal risk by avoiding a single storage failure point and spreading assets across carefully secured custody and wallet setups.
Links & References:
HuggingFace got autonomously compromised:
- https://link.learncardano.io/TpAfqk
AI models escaped OpenAI’s sandbox and hit Hugging Face. Crypto is where that gets dangerous:
- https://link.learncardano.io/llhgr3
Artificial Intelligence Threat To Crypto Underestimated, Says This Influential Analyst: Security Becoming An 'AI vs AI Arms Race':
- https://link.learncardano.io/FU3DJE
Wanchain incident:
- https://link.learncardano.io/wLIpG2
- https://link.learncardano.io/DKdxbm
Bridge hacks:
- https://link.learncardano.io/6YAOQq
- https://link.learncardano.io/dCjrwh
Rosen Bridge:
- https://link.learncardano.io/sDVffu
Cardano Needs Support to Keep It Secure:
- https://link.learncardano.io/6lhuni
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A developing Wanchain bridge incident appears to have moved 515 million bridged NIGHT tokens into the Cardano ecosystem, with rapid selling across Cardano DEXs and a sharp fall in the NIGHT price.
Peter walks through the early on-chain analysis, the Midnight Foundation's warning, why this appears localised to bridge infrastructure rather than Midnight or Cardano itself, and why bridge risk remains one of crypto's biggest attack surfaces.
Chapters:
0:00 Wanchain Bridge Anomaly
1:13 NIGHT Price Drop
1:56 Midnight's Official Warning
3:02 Who Is Affected
3:33 515M NIGHT Movement
4:40 On-Chain Flow
5:42 DEX Selling And Exits
6:13 Liqwid Borrowing Move
7:02 Monitoring The Fallout
8:18 What Is Still Unknown
8:48 Developing Story Wrap Up
What you'll learn:
- The incident appears to involve the Wanchain Cardano-to-BNB bridge and bridged NIGHT, not the Midnight network itself.
- Early analysis points to 515 million NIGHT tokens moving from a two-year-old contract, representing about 2% of supply.
- One wallet reportedly sold hundreds of millions of NIGHT across Cardano DEXs, while another wallet remained active with a large balance.
- Some DEX and bridge operators responded by pausing features or limiting exit paths while the situation developed.
- Peter warns viewers to rely on official updates, remain alert to phishing or impersonation scams, and avoid treating the price drop as a simple dip-buying opportunity.
- The episode reinforces why bridge infrastructure is a high-risk part of crypto and why formal methods and peer review matter.
Links & References:
Wanchain vulnerability affecting NIGHT:
- https://link.learncardano.io/AId82A
Official Statement from Midnight Foundation:
- https://link.learncardano.io/IBeKLO
Initial analysis from CWPaul:
- https://link.learncardano.io/CSpEn3
Watch onchain activity:
- https://link.learncardano.io/COufi4
- https://link.learncardano.io/SQQBZM
Analysis from UTXOMaestro:
- https://link.learncardano.io/ACOFNE
Watch for Updates from Wanchain:
- https://link.learncardano.io/v1Qq9z
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This Cardano ADA news update starts with the Linux Foundation's x402 Foundation and the rise of internet-native AI agent payments. Cardano is listed through the Cardano Foundation, but the membership tier raises a bigger question: is Cardano shaping the standard, or just appearing beside it?
Peter then connects that x402 story to Masumi, Hydra, DeltaDeFi, SBI's move with Solana in Japan, AlphaGrowth, Blockfrost, and the upcoming Van Rossum hard fork. The core theme is simple: Cardano has serious technology, but the ecosystem needs stronger business development, marketing, liquidity, and user adoption if those projects are going to survive and grow.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro and x402 setup
1:18 AI agent payments explained
3:01 x402 membership tiers
5:13 Cardano associate member question
7:17 Masumi, Hydra and AI payments
9:06 DeltaDeFi pauses operations
11:51 SBI, Solana and Japan
14:10 Cardano adoption problem
15:44 AlphaGrowth proof case
19:10 Blockfrost infrastructure risk
23:46 Cardano needs marketing
26:19 Van Rossum hard fork warning
What you'll learn:
- x402 shows AI-native payments are becoming a serious internet payments category, with major finance, cloud, and crypto organisations involved.
- Cardano Foundation is present in x402 as an associate member, but Peter questions how much influence that gives Cardano over the standard.
- Masumi, Hydra, Leios, and Cardano’s eUTXO model give Cardano a credible technical stack for AI agent payments.
- DeltaDeFi pausing operations shows that strong Hydra-based products can still struggle when users, liquidity, and awareness do not arrive.
- SBI choosing Solana in Japan highlights why business development and commercial representation matter, not just technical capability.
- AlphaGrowth and Blockfrost are framed as examples of the growth and infrastructure support Cardano needs to turn technology into adoption.
Links & References:
Linux Foundation has launched the x402 Foundation:
- https://link.learncardano.io/CixMMP
Cardano Foundation has joined x402 as an Associate Member:
- https://link.learncardano.io/VZngLH
Linux Foundation Announces Operational Launch of x402 Foundation to Standardize Internet-Native Payments for AI Agents and Applications:
- https://link.learncardano.io/86s6Bs
- https://link.learncardano.io/V5qvDK
Projects on Cardano Using x402:
- https://link.learncardano.io/643BBv
- https://link.learncardano.io/5rilqG
explanation page for x402 on Cardano:
- https://link.learncardano.io/JgPgBw
DeltaDeFi operation will be paused effectively today:
- https://link.learncardano.io/pgXJud
SBI Partners with Solana Foundation:
- https://link.learncardano.io/VsLBCb
If you Build It, They Will Come:
- https://link.learncardano.io/ULtbrK
AlphaGrowth's Work on Compound:
- https://link.learncardano.io/vY9rlb
AlphaGrowth Cardano Prime:
- https://link.learncardano.io/5xOoK0
Future of Blockfrost:
- https://link.learncardano.io/mba82e
Cardano Node Update:
- https://link.learncardano.io/9C45RS
- https://link.learncardano.io/svhdpV
Pulse on Midnight:
- https://link.learncardano.io/LsYlUO
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Peter walks through the SecondFi security incident from the perspective of checking whether a Cardano wallet may have been affected, including the official SecondFi wallet checker, support resources, and exposure checks.
This video focuses on practical safety steps: how to verify affected wallets, why you should be cautious before signing transactions from a potentially compromised wallet, and where to follow official SecondFi, Yoroi, and Lace updates.
Chapters:
0:00 SecondFi security incident
2:30 What happened and why it matters
5:00 Checking affected wallets
8:00 Where to get official support
11:00 Wallet exposure and next steps
14:00 Lace, recovery, and safety reminders
17:00 Final thoughts
What you'll learn:
- How to check whether a Cardano wallet may have been affected by the SecondFi security incident.
- Why people who previously used Yoroi or SecondFi should follow the official checker and support channels.
- What to watch out for before signing transactions from a wallet that may be compromised.
- How emergency sweeps, wallet exposure checks, and official support resources fit into the recovery process.
- Why this is general safety guidance only and not personal wallet recovery or financial advice.
Links & References:
Security Incident Update:
- https://link.learncardano.io/GWxDr4
SecondFi Incident Wallet Checker:
- https://link.learncardano.io/TY3hGy
SecondFi Support:
- https://link.learncardano.io/QOJQY6
Wallet Exposure Check:
- https://link.learncardano.io/f4yw1C
Phil UPLC:
- https://link.learncardano.io/0hv6kp
SecondFi X Account:
- https://link.learncardano.io/gZ3GOC
Lace Wallet X Account:
- https://link.learncardano.io/e4G1O8
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Australia's High Court has ruled that Block Earner's old Earner product was a financial product, giving crypto earn, yield and rewards providers a much clearer legal line to deal with. The episode explains why the ruling matters for Australian crypto users, why it does not mean crypto itself has been banned, and why products that promise passive returns may now need the right licences before operating in Australia.
Peter breaks down how Block Earner's Earner product worked, why the court compared it to a bank-style deposit product, and what changed after all seven High Court judges agreed the product required a financial services licence. He also looks at the practical impact for users, platforms and smaller crypto companies that may face higher compliance costs or choose to leave the Australian market.
The episode then separates custodial yield products from Cardano's native delegation model. Plain Cardano staking keeps ADA in the user's own wallet, does not pool custody with a stake pool operator, and appears to sit on the safer side of the legal line, while more complex staking services, guaranteed returns, liquid staking or pooled custody arrangements need proper legal advice.
Chapters:
0:00 Did Australia Ban Earn?
1:06 Products Needing Licences
2:12 Who Block Earner Was
3:17 Labels Do Not Matter
4:15 The High Court Ruling
5:02 Block Earner Moved On
5:31 Why Guardrails Matter
7:32 Does ADA Staking Count?
8:41 Cardano Delegation Difference
9:55 Where Staking Gets Murky
10:38 What It Means
11:27 Wrap Up
What you'll learn:
- Australia's High Court ruled that Block Earner's old Earner product was a financial product because it let users seek a return and had derivative-like exposure to crypto prices.
- Block Earner did not have the required financial services licence for Earner, but that product had already been shut down in 2022 before the case reached the High Court.
- Block Earner has since moved to a regulated model and secured an Australian Credit Licence in May 2026 for its crypto-backed lending business.
- Australian crypto platforms offering fixed earn, yield or rewards products may need licences, clearer risk disclosure and stronger compliance standards.
- The ruling does not ban crypto, seize coins or automatically outlaw every staking arrangement; it targets products that take user funds and promise returns.
- Cardano's native delegation model is materially different from custodial pooling because ADA remains in the user's wallet and never goes to the stake pool operator.
- Stake pool operators and staking service providers should get proper legal advice, especially if they custody assets, pool funds, issue liquid staking tokens or guarantee returns.
Links & References:
Block Earner becomes the first crypto company in Australia to secure an Australian Credit Licence:
- https://link.learncardano.io/4cBg4V
Australia's High Court backs regulator in Block Earner crypto yield case:
- https://link.learncardano.io/8p3G4R
ASIC successful in High Court Block Earner appeal:
- https://link.learncardano.io/JBZ86r
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd:
- https://link.learncardano.io/kVaKTw
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This week's Cardano news update covers AlphaGrowth's Cardano PRIME proposal going live on-chain, including the 120 million ada ask, the net change limit debate, and why DeFi growth is becoming a major treasury conversation.
Peter also looks at Ethereum researchers discussing native UTXOs, RealFi entering testnet with a real-world finance model, the latest SecondFi wallet recovery guidance, and EMURGO stepping down from the Pentad while it focuses on the SecondFi recovery process.
Chapters:
0:00 Weekly Cardano Roundup
0:41 AlphaGrowth Cardano PRIME
3:19 DRep Voting Begins
4:36 The 120M ADA Ask
5:17 Net Change Limit
7:40 Ethereum Looks At UTXO
10:16 RealFi Testnet Launch
12:05 RealFi Portfolio Model
14:11 SecondFi Wallet Guidance
16:46 Scams And Recovery Risk
17:12 EMURGO Leaves The Pentad
18:53 Wrap Up
What you'll learn:
- AlphaGrowth's Cardano PRIME proposal is live on-chain and asks for 120 million ada to support a 12-month DeFi growth programme.
- The current net change limit is a key governance constraint, with discussion around increasing it to 500 million ada.
- Ethereum researchers are exploring native UTXOs, highlighting a model Cardano has used from the beginning.
- RealFi's pre-prod testnet is live, showing a private-credit and real-world yield model for Cardano DeFi.
- SecondFi users are still being urged to follow official migration guidance carefully and watch for scams.
- EMURGO has stepped down from the Pentad and says its immediate priority is the SecondFi recovery process.
Links & References:
AlphaGrowth Proposal Announcement:
- https://link.learncardano.io/5xOoK0
AlphaGrowth Proposal On-chain voting:
- https://link.learncardano.io/b1tMio
Net Change Limit to Proposal to Increase:
- https://link.learncardano.io/OCO4gy
NCL On-chain Voting:
- https://link.learncardano.io/w1K3uK
Ethereum Road to UTXO:
- https://link.learncardano.io/ihDPzv
- https://link.learncardano.io/x3qti7
RealFi Enters Testnet:
- https://link.learncardano.io/d9gnLr
- https://link.learncardano.io/7FXsqt
SecondFi Update:
- https://link.learncardano.io/Hp0vZx
Emurgo Steps Down:
- https://link.learncardano.io/3KT4g4
Glacier Drop Resumes:
- https://link.learncardano.io/onEiOW
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We have another major update from SecondFi around the hack and also the recovery of all the funds for users that have been affected. So let's get right into this one here.
What you’ll learn:
• We have another major update from SecondFi around the hack and also the recovery of all the funds for users that have been affected.
• This is the official statement from EMURGO at the moment around the SecondFi incident.
• Now, I'll go through this summary really quickly for you guys to get to the point.
• They've engaged multiple different security firms to conduct a review, and they have patched the current vulnerability that they have ident…
• So they're not releasing all the details of it just as yet, because there may be more that I've found.
• And they do know that there are malicious actors at the moment trying to get more funds out of this particular exploit.
Chapters:
0:00 SecondFi Update From EMURGO
0:45 Official Statement Summary
1:45 Security Review & Patch
2:30 Fund Recovery Focus
3:15 Wallet Status Verification
4:10 Migration to Hardware Wallets
5:00 SecondFi Ceasing Operations
5:45 Yoroi Future Unclear
6:30 Hardware Wallet Recommendations
7:45 Next Steps This Week
8:30 Final Thoughts & Safety
Links & References:
Official statement from Emurgo on SecondFi Update:
- https://link.learncardano.io/WKofNg
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Your staking rewards are being taxed twice.
When you receive staking rewards (ADA, ETH, SOL, etc.), the ATO treats them as ordinary income at the point you receive them. Then, when you later sell or dispose of those assets, you pay capital gains tax on the profit.
In this episode, we break down exactly how the ATO views staking rewards, airdrops, and DeFi transactions, why many people are only reporting half the story, and what the new 2027 CGT rules will change.
We also cover:
- How the ATO’s data matching program works
- Why airdrops have zero cost basis
- Why wrapping assets in DeFi counts as a disposal
- What you need to start tracking now
This is educational content only — not financial or tax advice. Always consult a qualified accountant for your personal situation.
0:00 Intro & Hook
1:50 Staking Rewards Taxed When Received
4:30 CGT When You Later Sell
7:15 ATO Data Matching Program
10:10 Airdrops & Zero Cost Basis
11:40 Key Takeaways & Wrap Up
References:
ATO Guidance on Staking Rewards and Airdrops:
- https://link.learncardano.io/FqFj1t
How to work out CGT of Crypto:
- https://link.learncardano.io/E5WvMt
- https://link.learncardano.io/AIorOi
Crypto Data Matching Protocol:
- https://link.learncardano.io/7wvlx5
Crypto asset as an investment:
- https://link.learncardano.io/4fnY3P
- https://link.learncardano.io/GmSplq
ATO Tax reform:
- https://link.learncardano.io/wUYTik
Treasury budget 2026-2027:
- https://link.learncardano.io/JJ1cWB
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In this Cardano ADA news update, Peter covers the latest SecondFi recovery steps after the Yoroi/SecondFi wallet incident, including the asset recovery checker, support ticket process, hardware wallet migration guidance, and the temporary pause on Midnight Glacier Drop redemptions.
The episode also looks at Open USD, Brale, and the Cardano Foundation's pathway into the new stablecoin standard, plus the upcoming Catalyst pilot around stablecoins, programmable tokens, and on-chain identity. From there, Peter digs into Cardano's DeFi activity problem, treasury funding debates, the proposed 500 million ADA net change limit, Cardano Prime, and why DRep delegation matters for the next phase of governance.
This is an ecosystem update for ADA holders who want to understand what is changing across wallets, stablecoins, DeFi, treasury funding, and Cardano governance without the hype.
Chapters:
0:00 SecondFi Recovery Update
6:31 Open USD Stablecoin Standard
10:15 Brale And Catalyst Links
14:56 Cardano DeFi Revenue Debate
21:49 DRep Priorities And Proof
24:43 Treasury Net Change Limit
27:01 Cardano Prime Proposal
31:30 Find A DRep
32:20 Wrap Up
Key Takeaways:
- SecondFi has released an asset recovery checker and is directing affected users to submit support tickets while avoiding transactions from potentially compromised wallets.
- A 16 million ADA recovery fund has been allocated for users affected in the initial SecondFi wallet drain, while White Hat recovered assets are being held separately.
- Midnight Glacier Drop redemptions are temporarily suspended as a precaution while the SecondFi recovery and wallet mapping process is resolved.
- Open USD brings major payment companies, banks, and crypto infrastructure providers into a new stablecoin standard, with Cardano connected indirectly through Brale.
- The Cardano Foundation's Brale relationship and the upcoming Catalyst pilot could create a route for OUSD, stablecoins, programmable tokens, and identity tooling on Cardano.
- Cardano still needs far more on-chain activity and real revenue-generating dApps if transaction fees are to support stake pool operators over the long term.
- The proposed 500 million ADA net change limit may shape whether major initiatives such as Cardano Prime can receive treasury funding.
- DRep delegation remains important because treasury funding decisions are increasingly tied to DeFi, infrastructure, and ecosystem growth priorities.
Links & References:
SecondFi Update:
- https://link.learncardano.io/z...
Move to a Hardware Wallet:
- https://link.learncardano.io/2...
- https://link.learncardano.io/d...
SecondFi Checker App:
- https://link.learncardano.io/T...
Midnight Redeem Halted:
- https://link.learncardano.io/4...
- https://link.learncardano.io/Y...
Open Standard:
- https://link.learncardano.io/y...
- https://link.learncardano.io/O...
- https://link.learncardano.io/S...
Cardano Foundation and Brale:
- https://link.learncardano.io/t...
- https://link.learncardano.io/8...
Cardano Catalyst:
- https://link.learncardano.io/O...
Cardano Revenue:
- https://link.learncardano.io/n...
Transactions:
- https://link.learncardano.io/W...
Phil on Chain:
- https://link.learncardano.io/B...
New Net Change Limit:
- https://link.learncardano.io/O...
- https://link.learncardano.io/Y...
AlphaGrowth - Cardano Prime:
- https://link.learncardano.io/R...
Find a DRep:
- https://link.learncardano.io/u...
- https://link.learncardano.io/l...
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Australia's capital gains tax rules are changing from 1 July 2027, and the shift could matter for anyone holding crypto, shares, property or other investment assets. In this episode, Peter walks through what is changing, why the government is making the change, and how the move from the 50% CGT discount to indexation plus a 30% minimum tax floor may affect Australian crypto investors.
The episode covers the current CGT treatment for crypto, how long-term holders currently access the 50% discount, what the new indexation model is designed to do, and why the transition period could create messy gain-splitting calculations for assets held before and after 1 July 2027. It also looks at practical planning conversations to have with an accountant, including whether to realise gains before the cutoff, hold through the change, borrow against assets, or explore superannuation structures.
This content is general education only and is not financial, legal or tax advice. Speak with a qualified accountant or financial adviser before making decisions about selling, restructuring or borrowing against crypto assets.
Key Takeaways:
- The current 50% CGT discount for assets held longer than 12 months is being replaced by an indexation-based approach from 1 July 2027.
- The new system includes a 30% minimum tax floor on real capital gains, which may affect investors differently depending on their marginal tax rate.
- Crypto remains subject to standard CGT rules, including disposals triggered by selling, swapping, gifting, converting to fiat or spending crypto.
- Assets held before 1 July 2027 and sold after that date may require gains to be split between the old and new systems.
- The change may create planning decisions for long-term crypto holders who already have unrealised gains.
- Some investors may consider realising gains before the cutoff, while others may prefer to hold and accept the new treatment.
- Borrowing against assets and self-managed super fund structures are discussed as options to raise with a qualified adviser.
- The episode strongly emphasises getting personal tax advice before making any CGT-related decisions.
Links & References:
- Tax reform bill passes the Parliament: https://link.learncardano.io/HfEtiC
- Greens back CGT, negative gearing changes in return for extended NDIS inquiry, end to super loophole - ABC News: https://link.learncardano.io/SQig5Z
- Federal Budget 2026–27 | Insight | Baker McKenzie: https://link.learncardano.io/G6bprx
- Federal Budget Analysis 2026 | Capital Gains Tax - William Buck Australia: https://link.learncardano.io/m8W6Ox
- https://link.learncardano.io/LXjMqw
- https://link.learncardano.io/E5WvMt
- https://link.learncardano.io/CEFrM5
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Update on the SecondFi wallet exposure situation, including the latest official response, wallet safety guidance, recovery options, and the community tools being used to check whether a Cardano wallet may have been exposed.
Key takeaways:
- SecondFi says affected wallets should be treated as permanently compromised.
- Hardware wallets were not exposed in the same way as the affected hot-wallet flow.
- Users should avoid panic-moving funds from compromised wallets without understanding reward, staking, and native asset edge cases.
- SecondFi support is collecting affected-user details through its official support portal.
- Community tools can help check wallet exposure and build safer transactions to a clean wallet.
- Never share a seed phrase with any support site, app, or person.
Chapters:
0:00 SecondFi Exposure Update
1:40 What SecondFi Reported
3:46 Recovery Fund And Legal Action
4:29 Permanently Compromised Wallets
5:23 Proving Wallet Ownership
8:21 Official Support Steps
9:18 Why Moving Assets Is Risky
11:17 Safe Wallet Check Tool
12:50 Move To A New Lace Wallet
14:11 Impact And Wrap Up
References:
• EMURGO statement: https://link.learncardano.io/WKofNg
• Phil UPLC wallet tool thread: https://link.learncardano.io/4ZIT4y
• Wallet Exposure Check: https://link.learncardano.io/f4yw1C
• Peter update thread: https://link.learncardano.io/LGnc8Z
• SecondFi Support: https://link.learncardano.io/QOJQY6
• Community technical notes: https://link.learncardano.io/K8ZqVN
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice.
DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.
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Peter breaks down the latest SecondFi incident updates, why the issue was not a Cardano protocol hack, what affected users should avoid doing, how the white-hat recovery appears to have protected most funds, and why hardware wallets matter.
Key Takeaways:
- SecondFi says the security risk is at the address level and affected users should not restore their recovery phrase into another Cardano wallet.
- The incident appears tied to vulnerable wallet key generation rather than a Cardano protocol-level hack.
- SecondFi reported that external threat actors drained about 16 million ADA, while emergency white-hat measures secured about 129 million ADA for affected wallets.
- Users should rely on official SecondFi support updates and be alert for scammers impersonating support during the recovery process.
- Peter explains why hardware wallets such as Keystone, Ledger, and Tangem reduce signing and seed-phrase exposure risks.
- The episode also covers positive ecosystem updates including the Leios Musashi Dojo testnet and RealFi progress.
Links & References:
Ignore the FUD
https://link.learncardano.io/5Urg79
Cardano Wasn't Hacked
https://link.learncardano.io/IvXvSd
SecondFi Providing Clarity
https://link.learncardano.io/0yU82m
Phil's comments
https://link.learncardano.io/xYHJ9T
Max Explains vulnerability
https://link.learncardano.io/aV0RHF
SecondFi Explains the Whitehat Situation
https://link.learncardano.io/253neT
Giovani and Paul distils their message
https://link.learncardano.io/LpEFlU
https://link.learncardano.io/0h3srN
ItsDave's hack visualisation
https://link.learncardano.io/4GSHsR
Seba confirms
https://link.learncardano.io/hcqwWY
Leios Musashi Dojo is Live
https://link.learncardano.io/waRG02
RealFi is coming
https://link.learncardano.io/dg75nS
Website: https://learncardano.io
X/Twitter: https://x.com/LearnCardano
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DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.
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Peter interviews Bryan Colligan and Eric Waisanen from AlphaGrowth about the Cardano Prime proposal, the missing DeFi infrastructure on Cardano, how liquidity incentives could work, and what transparency the community should expect before treasury funds are committed.
Key Takeaways:
- AlphaGrowth says its Cardano Prime work would begin with a deep audit of Cardano DeFi infrastructure, applications, and liquidity gaps.
- The team argues Cardano needs coordinated DeFi primitives, including stablecoin liquidity, money markets, DEX depth, bridges, and oracle infrastructure.
- AlphaGrowth points to prior work with ecosystems such as Compound as evidence of its ability to attract and structure DeFi liquidity.
- The proposal includes phased work: audit and planning, protocol buildout and integrations, then marketing and incentive campaigns.
- The interview covers KPIs, reporting, community oversight, and why treasury funds should be released with accountability checks.
- Peter pushes for detail on timelines, execution risk, UTXO-specific challenges, and whether this can realistically move Cardano DeFi by year end.
Links & References:
AlphaGrowth Cardano Prime Proposal
https://link.learncardano.io/RKWXyB
Bryan Colligan: Founder & CEO
https://link.learncardano.io/XbzA78
https://link.learncardano.io/xyZcQo
Eric Waisanen: Head of DeFi Operations
https://link.learncardano.io/JnyEpE
Website: https://learncardano.io
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DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.
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This Cardano news update covers several important ecosystem developments: a public warning around reported SecondFi wallet-drain activity, IOG's new Block 45 media push, Orion Fund and Draper/Cometa activity, and AlphaGrowth's PRIME programme for Cardano DeFi.
Peter also looks at practical DeFi infrastructure updates across Dano Finance, Fetch, Surge, Pyth Pro, and the van Rossem hard fork. The episode focuses on what builders, users, and stake pool operators should be watching as Cardano moves toward Leios and the next scaling era.
This content is for education and ecosystem commentary only, not financial advice.
Key Takeaways:
- Users should be cautious around reported SecondFi wallet-drain activity while the community waits for clearer details.
- IOG's Block 45 format appears to be replacing or refreshing older Cardano 360-style ecosystem media.
- The Orion Fund, Draper Dragon, Cometa Labs, and Draper University are positioning support for Cardano builders and venture-backed growth.
- AlphaGrowth's PRIME programme is aimed at improving Cardano DeFi readiness, liquidity, incentives, and market expansion.
- Dano Finance is working on global orderbook routing to reduce fragmentation across Cardano stablecoin liquidity.
- Fetch is stepping in as one of the analytics and tooling replacements after TapTools paused operations.
- Surge V2 adds automated arbitrage tooling across multiple Cardano DEXs, including Minswap, SundaeSwap, WingRiders, and Splash.
- The van Rossem hard fork lays groundwork for the Dijkstra era and Leios, so stake pool operators need to keep Cardano node versions current.
Links & References:
SecondFi Potential Security Issue
https://link.learncardano.io/fhdoGw
Block 45
https://link.learncardano.io/jGQzwI
Orion Fund Cometa
https://link.learncardano.io/oIv6eP
https://link.learncardano.io/aEdVjD
https://link.learncardano.io/cylKH3
OrionFund Applications Open
https://link.learncardano.io/3gQ2oZ
https://link.learncardano.io/cais7I
AlphaGrowth
https://link.learncardano.io/9OD1Qg
https://link.learncardano.io/UNEXnk
https://link.learncardano.io/RKWXyB
DeFi Kernel
https://link.learncardano.io/BTpoVB
Fetch Replaces TapTools
https://link.learncardano.io/oIwEHd
Arbitrage Bots with Surge
https://link.learncardano.io/lzqiR2
Pyth Pro for Free
https://link.learncardano.io/MBubGq
van Rossem Hard Fork
https://link.learncardano.io/mSywyW
Website: https://learncardano.io
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Australia's High Court is being asked to consider a deceptively simple question with huge consequences: is crypto property, or merely information controlled by private keys?
In this episode, Peter breaks down Poulton v Conrad, a dispute that began with Bitcoin purchased in 2013 and has grown into a major legal test for digital assets in Australia. The case raises questions about possession, control, conversion, taxation, custody, insurance, and what legal protection crypto holders actually have if assets are withheld, misappropriated, or stolen.
This is not legal or financial advice. It is an educational discussion of the case and the wider implications for Australian crypto users.
Key Takeaways:
- Poulton v Conrad asks whether Bitcoin and other digital assets can be treated as personal property under Australian common law.
- The dispute traces back to Bitcoin purchased in 2013 and later arguments over control, possession, forks, and damages.
- One side argues crypto is not a physical object or bank-backed debt, but information accessed through private keys.
- The other side argues crypto behaves like property because it is identifiable, transferable, rivalrous, and economically valuable.
- A clear property ruling could strengthen civil remedies for stolen or misappropriated digital assets.
- A ruling against property treatment could create major uncertainty for taxation, custody, insurance, and crypto platforms in Australia.
Links & References:
- https://link.learncardano.io/fdP2Aw
- https://link.learncardano.io/6RvedE
- https://link.learncardano.io/Nj84Cx
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Australia's crypto Travel Rule starts on 1 July 2026, and it is already changing how Aussies move Bitcoin and other crypto off exchanges. In this episode, Peter breaks down what AUSTRAC's rule actually requires, why exchanges are adding extra verification, and what it could mean for withdrawals, deposits, cold storage, and financial privacy.
The key point is not that every blockchain transaction suddenly has your name written on-chain. The rule applies to regulated businesses such as exchanges, banks, remittance providers, and other virtual asset service providers. But if you move assets between an exchange and a self-custody wallet, expect more friction as platforms collect and pass on payer, payee, and tracing information.
Is this a sensible compliance step to reduce scams and money laundering, or does it push too far into personal financial privacy? This episode looks at both sides and asks where the line should be drawn.
Key Takeaways:
- Australia's crypto Travel Rule takes effect on 1 July 2026 and applies to regulated crypto platforms and other financial businesses.
- Crypto exchanges may need to collect and pass on identifying information when customers transfer assets to another platform or wallet.
- The rule can apply regardless of transfer size, meaning small and large transfers may face similar compliance checks.
- Withdrawals to self-custody wallets may require proof of wallet control before an exchange approves the transfer.
- The Travel Rule does not mean names are automatically stamped onto public blockchains for every transaction.
- Pure self-custody and peer-to-peer activity sit outside the exchange workflow, but deposits and withdrawals through regulated platforms can still face friction.
- The debate is between stronger anti-scam and anti-money-laundering controls versus the loss of practical financial privacy for everyday crypto users.
- Australian crypto users should understand the rule before moving assets so they are not surprised by delays or extra verification.
Links & References:
- https://link.learncardano.io/Z6geXE
- Reddit - Please wait for verification: https://link.learncardano.io/HWI7V0
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/bbReRJ
- https://link.learncardano.io/frorAV
- Australians are Withdrawing Their Bitcoin Because of This Rule Change: https://link.learncardano.io/3Jhrha
- Binance Australia Mandates Full User ID for All Crypto Transfers Starting July 1: https://link.learncardano.io/sY4Rrj
- Travel Rule Australia: Everything You Need to Know | Swyftx - Cheap, Easy, Secure: https://link.learncardano.io/50r9d9
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NuNet is building a decentralised compute and orchestration network where people can contribute spare CPU, GPU, RAM and other resources, while developers and organisations can deploy workloads across available infrastructure. In this episode, Peter talks with Jennifer from NuNet about the new NuNet Appliance and why it matters for making decentralised compute more practical for everyday users.
The conversation covers how NuNet matches the right compute to the right job, how the Appliance lowers the barrier to onboarding devices, and why use cases like n8n automations, private AI agents, edge AI, Cardano SPO infrastructure and web deployment workflows are a natural fit for the network. Jennifer also explains NuNet's zero-trust security model, pricing approach, organisations, ensembles, deployment templates, and how NTX fits into orchestration fees.
If you have spare compute, want to run private AI workloads, or are building in the DePIN and Cardano ecosystem, this episode gives a practical look at how NuNet is moving from concept to usable infrastructure.
Key Takeaways:
- NuNet is a decentralised compute and orchestration platform that lets people contribute spare compute and lets workloads find suitable resources automatically.
- The NuNet Appliance is designed to make onboarding CPUs, GPUs, RAM and other compute resources much easier for non-expert users.
- NuNet can support broad workloads, including n8n automation, private AI agents, Qwen-based LLM deployments, edge AI, web builds and Cardano SPO infrastructure.
- The network uses a zero-trust model where machines are cryptographically identified and verified at each interaction.
- Compute pricing is designed around stable currency values, with automatic conversion into NTX rather than forcing users to price workloads directly in a volatile token.
- NuNet organisations can let other DePIN projects bring their own communities and native tokens while still using NuNet's orchestration layer.
- Ensembles and templates are intended to simplify deployments so users do not need to manually understand every YAML configuration detail.
- NuNet is open source, with docs, GitLab, Discord, Medium and X available for people who want to try the network or contribute.
Links & References:
- NuNet — Compute Orchestration for a Decentralized World: https://link.learncardano.io/eGKGuZ
- What is NuNet? | NuNet Documentation: https://link.learncardano.io/rHu2E4
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/NIhPKR
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Peras is one of the most important Cardano upgrades to understand if you care about real user experience, not just theoretical throughput. In this episode, Peter breaks down what finality actually means on Cardano, why transactions can look complete long before they are deeply settled, and how that affects people moving assets across chains.
The episode focuses on two practical examples: the USDCX bridge between Ethereum and Cardano, and the Midnight canonical bridge. Both highlight the same pain point. When finality takes too long, bridging becomes slow, awkward and hard to trust. Peras aims to shorten that wait dramatically and make Cardano far more competitive for cross-chain movement.
Peter also walks through the role of settlement, slot battles and why this upgrade matters beyond a single feature release. If Peras lands as expected, it could improve the experience for everyday users, bridge operators and ecosystem apps without changing Cardano's core security priorities.
Key Takeaways:
- Peras is aimed at reducing Cardano finality from roughly 12 minutes to around 2 minutes.
- The episode separates visible on-chain inclusion from deeper settlement, which is what bridges and larger transfers really care about.
- Cardano slot battles and rollback risk explain why a transaction can appear complete before it is fully final.
- Slow finality creates a poor experience for cross-chain movement, especially on bridges like USDCX and the Midnight canonical bridge.
- Faster finality could make moving assets between Cardano, Ethereum and Midnight feel much more practical.
- Peter connects Peras to broader Cardano infrastructure work, including bridge usability and future scaling improvements like Leios.
Links & References:
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/2IPGKJ
- tweag.github.io: https://link.learncardano.io/YN0A3N
- Governance action | Cardano Explorer: https://link.learncardano.io/d4wTYs
- A statement from Tweag by Modus Create to the Cardano community - Tweag: https://link.learncardano.io/3WTv5W
- USDCx Bridge: https://link.learncardano.io/uj8fob
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Cardano Foundation has partnered with the Brazilian Olympic Committee on a three-year roadmap focused on sports innovation, and this episode breaks down why that matters beyond the headline. Peter walks through the practical use cases being discussed, including digital identity, certification, fan engagement, equipment tracking, and on-chain governance.
Rather than treating this as vague adoption theatre, the episode looks at where blockchain may genuinely fit within sporting institutions, especially when legacy systems are fragmented, paper-based, or difficult to audit. It is an early-stage pilot, but it offers a concrete example of how public blockchain infrastructure could be tested in a real-world national organisation.
Key Takeaways:
- The partnership is framed as a three-year roadmap between Cardano Foundation and the Brazilian Olympic Committee, not a one-off marketing announcement.
- The four main areas discussed are identity and certification, fan engagement, equipment tracking, and on-chain governance.
- Digital identity is one of the clearest use cases because therapists, facilitators, and staff could carry portable verified credentials across venues and events.
- NFT-based fan engagement could enable ticketing, access control, collectibles, and direct on-chain rewards without relying on traditional account systems.
- Supply-chain style tracking for sporting equipment could improve visibility, reduce loss, and make logistics easier across multiple locations.
- The governance angle is still early, but transparent voting and funding decisions are a natural area for blockchain experimentation inside sporting bodies.
- Peter's broader view is that blockchain is often easiest to introduce where processes are still inefficient or only partly digitised.
Links & References:
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- https://link.learncardano.io/O4QES6
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Peter explains why he is stepping down as a Cardano DRep and why, in his view, the current governance process is not working well enough to justify the time, energy, and scrutiny it demands. He walks through the practical reasons behind that decision, including lobbying for votes, unclear conflict-of-interest boundaries, public backlash, fatigue, and the growing burden of proposal review.
The episode also looks at the broader governance environment around Intersect, treasury withdrawals, and the post-Catalyst landscape. Rather than writing off governance entirely, Peter argues that Cardano's model still has room to improve, but that most people are better off avoiding the DRep role until the process becomes more sustainable and easier to navigate.
Key Takeaways:
- Peter is stepping down as a Cardano DRep at the end of the month and is asking current delegates to consider moving to another active DRep.
- He argues that constant lobbying, direct messages, and social pressure have made governance feel unhealthy and difficult to navigate fairly.
- Conflict-of-interest lines are too blurry for someone involved across multiple roles in the ecosystem, which often pushes him toward abstaining rather than voting.
- The time burden has grown far beyond what many participants originally expected, especially after the shift from Catalyst-style funding to heavier on-chain and Intersect proposal review.
- He believes the current model does not properly compensate DReps for the hours of review, voting, and public accountability involved.
- Despite stepping away, he still expects Cardano governance to evolve and improve over time, just not in its current form.
Links & References:
- Peter Bui · Cardano DRep — Informed Voting, Public Rationales: https://link.learncardano.io/vG2x1z
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Peter digs into Trivolve Tech's forensic management system after it passed 100,000 on-chain transactions on Cardano mainnet. The episode looks at what the milestone actually represents, how the evidence workflow appears to use hashing and zero-knowledge proofs, and why it stands out as a live government-style deployment rather than another proof of concept.
Peter also connects the project to Trivolve Tech's broader work in India, including IndianChain and land-record infrastructure tied to millions of farmers and millions of acres. The result is a grounded look at how Cardano is being used for chain-of-custody records, tamper detection, and large-scale public-sector data integrity.
Key Takeaways:
- Trivolve Tech's forensic management system has surpassed 100,000 on-chain transactions on Cardano mainnet.
- The use case focuses on preserving chain-of-custody integrity for police forensic evidence in India.
- The workflow described in Catalyst materials combines SHA-256 hashing with zero-knowledge proofs to detect tampering without exposing sensitive evidence data.
- Peter links the project to earlier Cardano Foundation work with Dubai Police, suggesting a broader pattern for blockchain-based forensic records.
- Trivolve Tech's IndianChain proposal extends the story beyond forensics into government land and agriculture settlement records.
- The episode frames this as practical enterprise adoption on Cardano, not a speculative or purely experimental demo.
Links & References:
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/4eWNUc
- https://link.learncardano.io/Fkgrh4
- Securing Forensic Chain of Custody for Indian State Govt (1million+ cases per year) Using Cardano and Zero-Knowledge Proofs: https://link.learncardano.io/GM6wgh
- IndianChain: Indian Government's 10M+ Settlements on Cardano: https://link.learncardano.io/gEWuXU
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/OpHZnR
- Dubai Police will use blockchain to conduct investigations: https://link.learncardano.io/iKza9N
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In this episode, Peter sits down with Bartek from BikeID to unpack how bicycles can be given a persistent digital identity that follows them through manufacturing, retail, ownership, servicing and resale. The conversation covers why the bike industry still lacks a common identification standard, how BikeID uses NFC and RFID tags as the physical interface, and why blockchain helps remove the need for a central authority to validate the record.
They also dig into the commercial reality behind bringing this on-chain. Bartek explains how BikeID is thinking about scale, why not every event should land directly on Cardano mainnet, and how batching through partner-chain style infrastructure could make the model practical. It is a strong discussion of real-world asset identity, Digital Product Passports, circular economy use cases, and the type of adoption story Cardano was built for.
Key Takeaways:
- BikeID is building a common digital identity layer for bicycles, similar in spirit to a VIN for cars but designed for the bike industry.
- The physical interface comes from BikeID's NFC and RFID tags, which are built to survive production conditions and make scanning easy across the supply chain.
- Blockchain gives the system an independent proof layer, reducing reliance on a single private company acting as the source of truth.
- The model is not only about theft protection or ownership checks. It also supports manufacturing, warehousing, servicing, warranties and resale history.
- Digital Product Passport regulation in Europe could create a strong tailwind for systems that can track physical products across their lifecycle.
- BikeID expects high event volume, so the team is thinking carefully about batching, middleware and partner-chain style infrastructure rather than putting every event directly on Cardano mainnet.
- Bartek estimates registrations could be packaged in batches of around 100 bicycles per mainnet transaction, with around 1,000 events grouped for event anchoring.
- The broader vision goes beyond bikes into other industries where product identity, traceability and circular economy incentives matter.
Links & References:
- BikeID - Global Bicycle Identification System | NFC & RFID: https://link.learncardano.io/X0a6no
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/OPo9ZP
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Zcash's Orchard vulnerability has reignited one of the most important conversations in crypto: why formal verification and high-assurance engineering matter when real value is at stake. In this episode, Peter breaks down what the disclosed Zcash flaw could have allowed, why privacy systems create a harder audit problem, and why this story reached far beyond one chain.
The discussion then turns to Cardano's long-standing security-first philosophy and why that mindset matters even more for privacy-preserving infrastructure. Peter also explains how Midnight fits into this picture as a privacy layer designed around formal methods, selective disclosure, and secure integration with existing blockchain ecosystems.
0:00 Formal Verification Wake-Up
0:42 What Happened to Zcash
1:18 Why Privacy Makes It Worse
1:52 Was Supply Actually Hit
2:43 What Formal Verification Means
3:29 Why Cardano Took This Path
4:47 Why Midnight Stands Out
6:18 Proof, Not Hope
Key Takeaways:
- Zcash disclosed a critical Orchard vulnerability that could have enabled counterfeit ZEC to be created inside its private pool.
- Because Orchard is private, the incident raised deeper concerns about auditability and proving whether a flaw had been exploited after the fact.
- The Zcash Foundation said there was no evidence of unauthorised value creation and that supply checks still appeared intact.
- Formal verification is presented as a practical safeguard for financial infrastructure, not just an academic exercise.
- Cardano's emphasis on formal methods and high-assurance engineering is positioned as a major long-term strength.
- Midnight is highlighted as a privacy-focused layer that carries the same security-first mindset into selective disclosure and private transactions.
Links & References:
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/bBKPmd
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/Am5E2M
- Ironwood: Verifying the Soundness of Zcash’s Circulating Supply - General - Zcash Community Forum: https://link.learncardano.io/woRoDA
- Security engineer Taylor Hornby adds Monero to audit queue after Zcash bug discovery: https://link.learncardano.io/E9opjz
- Morning Minute: Massive ZCash Exploit Found by Claude, Extent Unknown: https://link.learncardano.io/n2D0sL
- Researcher who found Zcash's bug with AI adds Monero to his audit queue: https://link.learncardano.io/QWZ8Kb
- Frontier AI Models Can Find Crypto's Biggest Bugs. Experts Warn the Industry Isn't Ready - Decrypt: https://link.learncardano.io/Qp8bsT
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Leios is Cardano's scaling solution for the future. It's basically an upgrade of the layer one to make it faster.
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• Leios is Cardano's scaling solution for the future.
• It's basically an upgrade of the layer one to make it faster.
• And what it will do, will propel Cardano to be on par with our competitors in terms of throughput and capacity to support more and more app…
• I'm pleased to tell you, actually, we're in active development now of Leios.
• We're working on the original node, the Haskell node.
• I'm happy to tell you that it's coming this year in 2026.
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- Ouroboros Leios: https://link.learncardano.io/3pRnD4
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Charles Hoskinson recently addressed the challenges facing Cardano in a candid video, highlighting the limits of his influence and the realities of on-chain governance. In this episode we explore what the shift to community-driven decision making really means for the ecosystem, the treasury funding debates, and why several projects are struggling in the current market.
We break down the governance era, the role of D-Reps, Project Catalyst learnings, and the practical difficulties of reviewing dozens of technical proposals. The discussion covers why executive function is needed, how allocated budgets and RFPs could improve the process, and what it will take to steer Cardano through the current bear market while retaining talent and research capacity.
0:00 Intro
1:45 Charles Has No Control
4:20 The Governance Era Shift
8:10 Treasury and Funding Reality
12:30 Why Projects Are Failing
16:45 D-Reps and Voting Challenges
21:10 Lessons From Project Catalyst
25:40 Improving the Process
29:15 Where to From Here
33:50 Wrap Up
Key Takeaways:
- Charles Hoskinson has no direct control over Cardano governance, treasury, or protocol changes after the Genesis keys were burnt.
- On-chain governance has moved decision-making power to the community through proposals and voting.
- Multiple projects including TapTools and JPEG Store are facing closure due to difficult market conditions and lack of sustainable funding.
- The Cardano treasury once held significant value but has declined with market conditions; spending decisions are now fully community-driven.
- D-Reps (Delegate Representatives) help voters delegate their voting power when they lack time or expertise to review proposals.
- High volume of governance proposals (around 99 recently) makes informed voting difficult for many participants.
- Project Catalyst provided valuable early learnings on on-chain governance before the current system launched.
- Suggestions for improvement include allocated budgets per vertical, RFP-style bidding, and clearer strategic direction.
Links & References:
- TapTools - YouTube: https://link.learncardano.io/7iia6D
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TxPipe's new Tx3 protocol aims to give Cardano a unified, machine-readable interface so developers can build intent-based experiences like Near Intents. In this interview, Santi explains how Tx3 works and why it's critical infrastructure for the ecosystem.
In this episode we cover:
• What intent-based trading actually means and why it matters
• How Tx3 creates a standardised API layer across all Cardano dApps
• Why current SDK fragmentation makes intent-based features hard to build
• TxPipe's multiple governance proposals to maintain core infrastructure (Oura, Dolos, Pallas, UTxO RPC)
• How developers can start using Tx3 today
References:
• Near Intents — https://link.learncardano.io/VxLrK7
• Tx3 — https://link.learncardano.io/dHbUsv
• Tx3 by TxPipe: Open API Layer — https://link.learncardano.io/4kG1sr
• GOV.EXE by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/bgWDPH
• Oura by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/5QOAvM
• UTxO RPC by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/2rRC62
• Dolos by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/vUXCnB
• Pallas by TxPipe — https://link.learncardano.io/qL5vdK
• Paid Open Source Model — https://link.learncardano.io/YUBUo6
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Cardano native projects are pumping hard while the broader market is red. In this news update we cover Strike Perps treasury proposal, Indigo v3 launch, USDM + Pyth integration, Charli3 winding down, Surf DeFi liquidity injection, and much more.
🕒 CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro - Cardano Projects Pumping
1:45 Strike Perps & Treasury Proposal
5:20 Unifold Fiat Onramp
7:10 Surf DeFi & Treasury Liquidity
9:45 USDM + Pyth Oracle Integration
11:30 Charli3 Oracle Update
13:15 USDC Growth on Cardano
15:40 Liqwid Finance Governance
17:50 Indigo v3 Launch
20:10 Ascend Perps on Midnight
21:45 Cardano Node Tutorial
23:30 Governance Workshop & C4
25:10 Gold Coast Meetup
26:45 tx3.land Update
28:30 Wrap Up & Links
What you’ll learn:
• In a previous video I did, I showed you how you can generate dust using the Lace Wallet and a website called Nevermind.
• And with that, you paired up your Cardano Wallet and your Midnight Wallet, and then you can start generating dust through the interface.
• This is a far easier process and it's all thanks to the team from 1AM.
• This is their website here, this ex-profile I should say, and this is their website.
• They have been spearheading a lot of the wallet development within the Midnight ecosystem.
• I didn't really know much about them, but they've shown their faces at Consensus in Miami and have been building and really hitting some go…
🔗 REFERENCES & LINKS
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/sB7JtK
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/3kL5XG
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/1OJoDy
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/wwrmEI
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/SqdSk1
• medium.com — https://link.learncardano.io/p7nmVO
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/KsgcN3
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/6oWB9W
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/qCSmpx
• Web3 Bounties | On-Chain Bounty Marketplace for Real Work — https://link.learncardano.io/SwmbTC
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/yygoRF
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/zFd71n
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/0sMzQa
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/8EhECH
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/bTN0Ge
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/56TpXI
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/IvlVSy
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/VAosxH
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/tdhdiw
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/YCZbO1
• Liqwid App — https://link.learncardano.io/dLclSQ
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/n22L5Q
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/KIgvV0
• 1AM Explorer | Midnight & Cardano Explorer — https://link.learncardano.io/whCxmL
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/xazlvt
• How to Set Up a Cardano Node at Home and Turn It Into a Lower-Cost, Income-Ready Machine - Learn Cardano — https://link.learncardano.io/lGbxTc
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/JOxo9Z
• C⁴ · Cardano Content Creator Consortium — Intersect Budget Proposal 2026 — https://link.learncardano.io/SJ4VLw
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/Bg941v
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/P5OUNa
• Tx3 — A machine-readable interface for UTxO blockchain protocols — https://link.learncardano.io/dHbUsv
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In this episode, I take you through how I set up a Cardano node at home using a low-cost HP Elite mini PC, why I decided to do it this way, and how I’m thinking about turning it into a machine that can help pay for itself over time.
The main goal here was to reduce the cost of running relay infrastructure for my Cardano stake pool, but in doing that, I can also use this node for other things, too, like a private submit API and other services that may earn rewards over time.
I walk through the full setup flow I followed, including installing Ubuntu, enabling SSH access, hardening the server using the CoinCashew guide, deploying the Cardano node with Guild Operators, setting it up as a background service, using Mithril snapshots to speed up sync, and checking everything with gLiveView.
If you’ve been thinking about running your own home relay, or you want to understand how a low-cost machine can fit into a wider Cardano infrastructure setup, this one will help.
Tutorials and references used in this setup:
* CoinCashew Cardano stake pool guide
* CoinCashew Ubuntu hardening guide
* CoinCashew topology guide
* Guild Operators node setup guide
Timestamps
0:00 Why I bought this mini PC
1:02 Turning it into a profitable machine
2:08 Reducing relay costs for my stake pool
3:24 Whats a Cardano submit API does
5:10 Other services this node can run
6:22 Installing Ubuntu on the HP Elite mini PC
8:40 Switching Ubuntu to command-line boot
10:12 Enabling SSH and remote access
12:08 CoinCashew server hardening guide
13:35 Setting up SSH keys properly
15:22 Configuring SSH and changing the port
17:48 System updates and fail2ban
19:42 UFW firewall rules and opening port 6000
21:18 Chrony time sync setup
22:44 Guild Operators install and dependencies
26:10 Choosing binaries and Mithril tools
28:34 Deploying the node as a systemd service
30:12 Setting CPU cores and installing htop
31:40 Configuring gLiveView and mempool tracing
33:26 Mithril snapshot setup
35:14 Downloading the Cardano DB snapshot
37:08 Starting the node and checking status
38:20 Topology configuration and relay peers
40:05 Final checks in gLiveView
41:22 Final thoughts and next steps
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In this tutorial, Peter walks through a cleaner way to generate Midnight dust using the 1AM wallet instead of the older Lace plus Nevermind flow. The process is quicker, easier to follow, and available on both desktop and mobile.
You will see how to install the wallet, restore or use a prepared Cardano wallet, confirm that ADA and NIGHT assets appear correctly, and submit the one-click registration transaction that enables dust generation on Midnight.
What you’ll learn:
• Why the 1AM wallet flow is simpler than the earlier Lace and Nevermind method.
• How to install the extension and access the wallet interface.
• How Cardano-side ADA and NIGHT tokens appear inside the 1AM wallet.
• What happens when you click Generate Dust and sign the registration transaction.
• Why dust may take up to 12 hours to appear after registration.
• How to test the process safely with a fresh wallet and a small amount of ADA and NIGHT.
References:
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/QQGsVj
• 1AM — The Wallet for Midnight Network — https://link.learncardano.io/fzCZJx
Topics: Cardano, Midnight, 1AM Wallet, dust generation, NIGHT token, wallet tutorial, Midnight Network, mobile wallet, browser wallet, Learn Cardano
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Key Takeaways:
- The 1AM wallet gives Midnight users a much simpler path to dust generation than the older Lace and Nevermind flow.
- You can install the 1AM browser extension, restore or create a wallet, and mirror your Cardano-side assets into the wallet interface.
- Generating dust is reduced to a single registration flow that locks a small amount of ADA and links your Cardano state key to your Midnight dust address.
- After signing the transaction, the wallet shows a pending registration and dust may take up to 12 hours to appear.
- Peter highlights the smoother experience compared with recent Lace v2 issues and fewer bugs in the overall flow.
- If you are cautious, you can test the process with a fresh wallet plus a small amount of ADA and NIGHT before moving anything larger.
Links & References:
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/QQGsVj
- 1AM — The Wallet for Midnight Network: https://link.learncardano.io/fzCZJx
Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc
X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice.
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This episode rounds up the latest Cardano and Midnight developments in one pass, from Indigo V3 and Cardano Critical Integrations V2 through to the first public steps for Vola Network, the latest NFT marketplace shift after JPG Store's shutdown, and a growing stack of Midnight ecosystem releases. Peter also breaks down why infrastructure, governance, and partner chain tooling matter right now even when they are less visible than headline-grabbing announcements.
The second half of the update shifts from ecosystem news to practical builder momentum. Peter shares why the Singapore push around Cardano Summit and TOKEN2049 matters, then walks through several projects he has been building himself, including the Learn Cardano DRep site, a new on-chain activity leaderboard, a bounty platform aimed at bringing fresh liquidity into the ecosystem, and the annual Push-Up Challenge fundraiser for mental health.
Key Takeaways:
- Indigo V3 expands Cardano DeFi with a new reward model, broader synthetic asset support, and stronger oracle infrastructure through Pyth.
- Cardano Critical Integrations V2 focuses on maintaining major integrations and adding Fireblocks support that could matter for institutional and enterprise participation.
- Vola Network's public testnet is an early example of how Cardano partner chains can serve specific business and infrastructure use cases.
- The closure of JPG Store marks a transition point for Cardano NFTs and pushes users to understand migration paths and new marketplace options.
- Midnight is moving from concept to product layer, with MeowDrop, Moonlight, Midnight City, privacy education, and new market experiments all appearing together.
- Peter argues that Cardano Summit and TOKEN2049 are ecosystem-level opportunities because they create visibility with enterprise, regulatory, and infrastructure decision makers.
- New builder tools such as the DRep portal, leaderboard, and bounty platform are designed to turn governance, on-chain activity, and contributor work into more visible participation.
Links & References:
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/XUNLQX
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/Tp3KCS
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/CZyf7G
- Intersect Hydra Voting: https://link.learncardano.io/Cn2nX9
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/5Jb2gu
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/AIZAji
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/Rnalwg
- ANOlaunch — Launch Your Cardano Token Website | Pepeano: https://link.learncardano.io/QMI2e2
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/LqOXXT
- Vola Explorer: https://link.learncardano.io/wniToA
- Vola Wallet — Download: https://link.learncardano.io/TbNXZI
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/eMYzks
- JPG Store says goodbye: https://link.learncardano.io/4sndu9
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/M9fSYi
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/jUMxS2
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/umzlvx
- https://link.learncardano.io/kUAmIL
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/Ng3jsO
- How Private Are You? | Midnight Privacy Quiz: https://link.learncardano.io/H3O0ye
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/s0HD1l
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/05qZPI
- Ascend Market | Leveraged Event Perpetuals: https://link.learncardano.io/rzsx0D
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/ZNnQY5
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/EAesoJ
- Cardano's Big Singapore Push: Why Summit + TOKEN2049 Could Shape the Next Cycle - YouTube: https://link.learncardano.io/t3YPs3
- https://link.learncardano.io/Cahuqi
- https://link.learncardano.io/GrfcOI
- https://link.learncardano.io/Mx5NHZ
- Peter Bui · Cardano DRep — Informed Voting, Public Rationales: https://link.learncardano.io/vG2x1z
- Leaderboard | Learn Cardano Leaderboard: https://link.learncardano.io/wmcvrG
- Cardano Bounties — Earn Stablecoins Building the Ecosystem: https://link.learncardano.io/S4Roix
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/BpxyaE
- The Push-Up Challenge - Cardano Community: https://link.learncardano.io/IGzXFO
Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc
X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv
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In this episode, Peter sits down with Laura Matticucci from the Cardano Foundation and Nathaniel Acton from EMURGO to unpack the treasury proposals behind Cardano Summit 2026 in Singapore and Cardano's presence at TOKEN2049. Rather than arguing in the abstract, they walk through the specific community concerns: why treasury funding is being used after Voltaire, what EMURGO's decision to remove its 15% management fee changes, how milestone-based withdrawals work, and how the teams plan around ADA volatility while budgeting in USD.
The conversation also gets into what these events are actually meant to deliver. That includes developer participation, builder exposure, enterprise and regulatory conversations, media reach, and the longer sales cycles that start at major events before they show up later as partnerships or integrations. Peter closes with a clear DRep call to action, arguing that Cardano should use its current momentum around infrastructure and institutional readiness instead of stepping back from high-signal global events.
Key Takeaways:
- Laura Matticucci and Nathaniel Acton argue that Cardano Summit 2026 and TOKEN2049 should be funded through the treasury because the ecosystem-wide event strategy now sits with decentralised governance after Voltaire.
- EMURGO says it will waive the 15% management fee that had been included in the event proposal, reducing the cost to the treasury.
- The guests say event budgets are planned in USD while treasury withdrawals happen in ADA across milestones, which creates treasury management risk but not a reduction in the intended sponsorship value.
- Success is framed around KPIs such as developer turnout, builder participation, enterprise and regulatory meetings, media coverage, and partnerships that develop over a longer time horizon.
- Peter argues that Cardano should not disappear from major industry events while critical integrations and institutional infrastructure are still coming online.
- The interview highlights Singapore as a strategic Web3 hub and TOKEN2049 as a concentrated venue for decision-makers, investors, builders, and enterprise conversations.
- The guests also confirm there have already been discussions around overlapping activity with Midnight, including hackathon tracks and event coordination.
Links & References:
- Cardano Foundation Activity and Financial Report 2025: https://link.learncardano.io/Xf5pJE
- Cardano Foundation Activity and Financial Report 2025: https://link.learncardano.io/ngHWCn
- Cardano Summit 2026 - Singapore | 5-6 October: https://link.learncardano.io/ERBuyW
- TOKEN2049 | 7-8 October 2026 | Singapore: https://link.learncardano.io/T49v1I
- https://link.learncardano.io/lRh3HE
- https://link.learncardano.io/GrfcOI
- https://link.learncardano.io/Mx5NHZ
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JPEG Store, long the biggest NFT marketplace in the Cardano ecosystem, is shutting down, which means NFT holders and project teams need to decide where their listings go next. In this episode, Peter walks through a practical migration from JPEG Store to WayUp and shows what the process looks like using a real wallet and live listings.
The tutorial covers why this migration matters, how WayUp pulls in existing JPEG Store listings, what the wallet transaction is doing behind the scenes, and how to verify the contract movement on Cardanoscan. Peter also shares an important clarification on timing: even after the JPEG Store interface goes down, smart contract level migration may still be possible, but it is better to test before the UI disappears in case edge cases need manual relisting.
Key Takeaways:
- JPEG Store is shutting down, so NFT holders should review and migrate active listings before the interface goes offline.
- WayUp offers a migration feature that can pull in existing JPEG Store listings and move them into a new marketplace contract.
- The migration requires a wallet signature, so users should review the transaction addresses and metadata before confirming.
- Cardanoscan can be used to verify that assets moved from the JPEG Store ask contract into the WayUp contract.
- Supporting active marketplaces helps keep NFT trading infrastructure alive during a weak market cycle.
- The JPEG Store website going offline does not necessarily mean NFTs are lost, because the assets remain in smart contracts.
- There may still be contract mismatch edge cases, so testing the migration before the UI shutdown is the safest approach.
Links & References:
- Cardano Apps Directory: Wallets, DEXes, NFTs & More | Cardano: https://link.learncardano.io/JIJdb3
- Add your Application | Cardano: https://link.learncardano.io/W52NlV
- Cardano (ADA) Blockchain Ecosystem and Project Explorer: https://link.learncardano.io/k9zcxs
- Adastack Ecosystem Explorer: https://link.learncardano.io/gdYxSd
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In this episode, Peter breaks down the updated Cardano DApp Explorer and explains why curated ecosystem directories matter for newcomers, builders, and researchers. He walks through how the Cardano.org apps directory helps people discover live applications, compare activity, and understand what is already available across the ecosystem.
The episode also looks at two complementary discovery platforms, Cardano Cube and AdaStack, before shifting into an interview with AdaStack founder Tucker. They discuss ecosystem coverage, multilingual resources, project listing workflows, AI-assisted maintenance, plans for richer project metadata, smart contract audit tracking, and how structured ecosystem data could power future APIs and developer tools.
If you want a practical overview of where to discover Cardano applications, how projects can improve visibility, and why better ecosystem data matters, this episode offers a grounded tour without hype or speculation.
Key Takeaways:
- The updated Cardano.org DApp Explorer gives newcomers a clearer way to discover live applications by category and activity.
- Transaction and activity indicators can help users identify which applications appear active, but they should be used as context rather than a guarantee of quality.
- Projects can submit their applications to the Cardano.org directory through a documented workflow, improving visibility across the ecosystem.
- Cardano Cube and AdaStack provide additional perspectives on the ecosystem and can complement the official directory.
- AdaStack is tracking nearly one thousand projects across more than one hundred categories, along with resources in multiple languages.
- AdaStack plans to expand its structured data with project history, team details, on-chain references, and smart contract audit information.
- AI-assisted monitoring may help ecosystem directories keep links, listings, and project status more up to date over time.
- Accessible ecosystem data and APIs can make research, discovery, and builder tooling easier across Cardano.
Links & References:
- Cardano Apps Directory https://link.learncardano.io/JIJdb3
- Add your Application https://link.learncardano.io/W52NlV
- CardanoCube https://link.learncardano.io/k9zcxs
- Adastack https://link.learncardano.io/gdYxSd
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In this episode, Peter breaks down one of the first real decisions Cardano developers face when building a dApp, choosing between Mesh SDK and Evolution SDK. Both libraries cover the off-chain essentials like transaction building, wallet integration, provider support, smart contract interoperability, and governance-era transactions, but they make different trade-offs depending on the kind of app you want to ship.
The episode walks through practical decision points instead of abstract theory. Peter explains when Mesh makes more sense for React-based apps, production-ready smart contract templates, Hydra support, and AI-assisted development workflows, and where Evolution can be the better fit for Cloudflare Workers, edge runtimes, or teams that prefer stronger type safety and functional programming patterns. He also shows live examples from his own Mesh-based projects, including a bounty platform, a Cardano-wide leaderboard, and a governance dashboard, to make the comparison concrete.
Key Takeaways:
- Mesh SDK and Evolution SDK are both TypeScript-first Cardano off-chain libraries that support transaction building, wallet integration, multi-provider workflows, and governance-era transactions.
- Mesh is generally the stronger choice for React-based dApps, teams that want ready-made smart contract templates, Hydra integrations, and developers leaning on AI coding tools.
- Evolution SDK is often the better fit for Cloudflare Workers, edge deployments, WASM-hostile runtimes, and codebases that prioritise functional programming and strict type safety.
- Teams migrating from Lucid or Lucid Evolution have a more natural upgrade path into Evolution SDK because it is the direct successor.
- For NFT marketplace-style builds, Mesh offers practical advantages through its existing contract templates and developer tooling.
- Mesh includes features such as social sign-in and custody wallet creation that can reduce onboarding friction for mainstream users entering a Cardano application.
- The best SDK choice depends less on ideology and more on deployment target, UI framework, developer workflow, and how much prebuilt infrastructure a team wants.
Links & References:
- Mesh SDK vs Evolution SDK: Which off-chain library? - Learn Cardano: https://learncardano.io/comparison/mesh-vs-evolution-sdk/
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In this episode, Peter breaks down Cardano's emerging perpetuals landscape and why this next wave of DeFi products could bring both more activity and more risk to the ecosystem. Rather than focusing on just one project, he compares four platforms, Strike Finance, Atlas, Ascend, and Minute Markets, and explains how each one is approaching leveraged trading, prediction markets, liquidity, privacy, and user experience.
The episode also gives a beginner-friendly explanation of what perpetuals are, how long and short positions work, why leverage can be dangerous, and why stablecoin liquidity matters so much for Cardano DeFi. It is a useful overview for anyone trying to understand where perpetual trading fits into Cardano's growth, what makes each platform different, and which design choices could matter most if this sector gains real traction.
Key Takeaways:
- Cardano now has multiple projects competing in the perpetuals and prediction market space, with Strike Finance, Atlas, Ascend, and Minute Markets each taking a different approach.
- Perpetuals let traders go long or short with leverage, but they also introduce liquidation risk and should be treated as an active trading tool rather than passive income.
- Strike Finance is currently the most established platform in the group, with a live mainnet product and a broader cross-chain expansion strategy.
- Atlas is trying to solve Cardano's fragmented stablecoin liquidity problem through a unified collateral and liquidity model.
- Ascend combines prediction markets with perpetuals and adds privacy through zero-knowledge infrastructure on Midnight.
- Minute Markets focuses on short-duration prediction markets, making the user experience simple and fast but potentially encouraging overtrading.
- Peter argues that better mobile wallet integration and cleaner user experience could be key to bringing more retail users into Cardano DeFi products.
- The long-term winners in this sector are likely to be the platforms that combine liquidity, risk management, clear product design, and user trust.
Links & References:
- x.com: https://x.com/strikeperps
- Strike Finance | Decentralized Perpetuals Trading On Chain: https://www.strikefinance.org/
- x.com: https://x.com/ATLAS_DEFI_/
- x.com: https://x.com/ATLAS_DEFI_/status/2039422902005571907
- x.com: https://x.com/AscendPerps
- Ascend Market | Leveraged Event Perpetuals: https://www.ascend.market/
- x.com: https://x.com/minute_markets
- Minute Markets: https://www.minutemarkets.io/
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Peter walks through the full production system behind the Learn Cardano YouTube channel, showing how a crypto video moves from idea to finished upload. The episode covers topic research, fact-checking, thumbnails, titles, the first 30-second hook, recording in OBS, editing in Adobe Premiere, audio cleanup, YouTube metadata, podcast distribution, WordPress blog posts, social promotion and short-form repurposing.
This is a practical behind-the-scenes guide for anyone thinking about starting a niche crypto or blockchain channel, or for creators who want to turn one video into a full content pipeline across YouTube, podcasts, blogs and social platforms.
Key Takeaways:
- High-velocity crypto stories need multiple signals before they are worth turning into a video.
- Fact-checking matters, especially when projects announce partnerships or technical claims.
- The thumbnail, title and first 30 seconds need to work together to earn the click and keep the viewer watching.
- OBS, a decent microphone and a repeatable recording setup can be enough to produce consistent videos.
- Post-production includes audio cleanup, timeline edits, retention-focused visuals and platform-specific metadata.
- A single video can become a podcast episode, WordPress article, transcript, newsletter item, social posts and short-form clips.
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In this conversation, the team from Tweag discusses their ongoing projects within the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on the development of Peras and Leios, which aim to enhance the network's infrastructure. They address the complexities of integrating these new technologies, the importance of cost management for small stake pool operators, and the need for effective business development strategies to ensure the adoption of blockchain solutions.
The discussion highlights the collaborative efforts within the Cardano community and the commitment to delivering robust infrastructure that meets the needs of users and developers alike.
Takeaways
✅Tweag is deeply involved in Cardano's core infrastructure development.
✅Peras aims to reduce transaction finality from 12 minutes to 2-5 minutes.
✅Leios is designed to increase transaction throughput significantly.
✅Cost management for small stake pool operators is a priority.
✅History expiry will help reduce operational costs for nodes.
✅The development process involves extensive collaboration within the community.
✅Business development is crucial for blockchain adoption across various sectors.
✅The team is focused on delivering a coherent pipeline of projects.
✅Transparency in development progress is maintained through regular updates.
✅The future of Cardano relies on the successful implementation of Peras and Leios .
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Tweek and Cardano Development
05:18 Understanding Paris and Laos: Enhancing Cardano's Infrastructure
10:47 Cost Management for Small Stake Pool Operators
15:30 Complexity of Integration and Coordination in Development
20:42 Business Development and Market Integration for Cardano
29:22 Conclusion and Future Outlook for Cardano
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The KelpDAO hack has had massive ramifications across the entire DeFi ecosystem, affecting many protocols with essentially a run on the bank as they try to get their liquidity out.
0:00 Intro
0:45 KelpDAO Hack Fallout
1:45 Aave Bank Run
3:05 LayerZero Explained
4:35 DVN Security Flaw
6:05 Broader Protocol Risk
7:45 Cardano Bridge Difference
9:10 DeFi Looping Risk
12:58 Wrap Up
What you’ll learn:
• The KelpDAO hack has had massive ramifications across the entire DeFi ecosystem, affecting so many protocols with essentially what's a run…
• I'm going to go through the details here of what actually happened and why all these protocols seem to be falling over and all this TVL, th…
• If it's your first time here, hit that thumbs up, like, subscribe, notification bell.
• I talk all things crypto in this space here, and I'll try to keep you guys up to date with everything.
• And this is the probably not the biggest hack this year, but it's had the biggest ramifications.
• KelpDAO was hacked, had 293.7 stolen in an attack by an entity believed to be the Lazarus Group that's linked to North Korea.
References:
• x.com — https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/2043332063026393325
• x.com — https://x.com/Oraclecharli3/status/2043495472938053744
• x.com — https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/1842233465489489933
• x.com — https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/2043361539294634493
• Charli3 Docs - Technical Guide of Oracle Integration — https://docs.charli3.io/partner-chains
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Key Takeaways:
- The KelpDAO hack has had massive ramifications across the entire DeFi ecosystem, affecting so many protocols with essentially what's a run…
- I'm going to go through the details here of what actually happened and why all these protocols seem to be falling over and all this TVL, th…
- If it's your first time here, hit that thumbs up, like, subscribe, notification bell.
- I talk all things crypto in this space here, and I'll try to keep you guys up to date with everything.
- And this is the probably not the biggest hack this year, but it's had the biggest ramifications.
- KelpDAO was hacked, had 293.7 stolen in an attack by an entity believed to be the Lazarus Group that's linked to North Korea.
Links & References:
https://x.com/Route2FI/status/2046130446979715144
https://x.com/duonine/status/2046108005020926145
https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/2046443889452589234
https://x.com/arkham/status/2046272801775239356
https://x.com/LayerZero_Core/status/2046081551574983137
https://x.com/atlanter/status/2045821281086431240
https://x.com/Dune/status/2046257791321670098
https://dune.com/dune/layerzero-dvn-setups
https://x.com/CryptoCurb/status/2046293810934890625
https://x.com/aave/status/2046321565197905982
https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2046099039188574454
https://x.com/CryptoCurb/status/2046387685233713499
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We're seeing more and more projects build on partner chains to the Cardano ecosystem. This allows for a whole bunch of really interesting mechanisms, and I'm going to go through all of that and talk about these projects…
0:00 Intro
0:32 What Are Partner Chains?
1:28 Midnight: The First Partner Chain
1:58 Benefits & Trade-offs
2:53 Materios Partner Chain
4:00 Nuvola / Vola Networks
5:05 Charli3 Oracle Chain
6:06 Charli3 MVP Update
7:09 Wrap Up
What you’ll learn:
• We're seeing more and more projects build on partner chains to the Cardano ecosystem.
• This allows for a whole bunch of really interesting mechanisms, and I'm going to go through all of that and talk about these projects that…
• Hit that thumbs up, like, subscribe, notification bell.
• I talk all things Cardano, midnight, and all these other brand new partner chains that are coming to the ecosystem.
• I am an ambassador for the Cardano ecosystem and midnight as well.
• It's been around for quite a few years now, but it's coming to a point where it's a lot more mature.
References:
• x.com — https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/2043332063026393325
• x.com — https://x.com/Oraclecharli3/status/2043495472938053744
• x.com — https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/1842233465489489933
• x.com — https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/2043361539294634493
• Charli3 Docs - Technical Guide of Oracle Integration — https://docs.charli3.io/partner-chains
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- This allows for a whole bunch of really interesting mechanisms, and I'm going to go through all of that and talk about these projects that…
- Hit that thumbs up, like, subscribe, notification bell.
- I talk all things Cardano, midnight, and all these other brand new partner chains that are coming to the ecosystem.
- I am an ambassador for the Cardano ecosystem and midnight as well.
- It's been around for quite a few years now, but it's coming to a point where it's a lot more mature.
Links & References:
- x.com: https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/2043332063026393325
- x.com: https://x.com/Oraclecharli3/status/2043495472938053744
- x.com: https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/1842233465489489933
- x.com: https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/2043361539294634493
- Charli3 Docs - Technical Guide of Oracle Integration: https://docs.charli3.io/partner-chains
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This episode walks through how to generate DUST on the Midnight network using a Lace wallet setup. Peter explains the dual-token model, where NIGHT is the transferable asset and DUST is used for gas fees, then shows the full registration flow from connecting a Cardano wallet to pairing a Midnight wallet and confirming the transaction.
The tutorial also covers the practical steps needed before DUST generation can begin, including swapping ADA for NIGHT, authorising the Midnight registration flow, and reviewing the transaction details carefully before signing. Peter closes with a reminder about wallet security, the importance of never sharing seed phrases, and why self-custody remains a key part of the Midnight experience.
Key Takeaways:
* Midnight uses a dual-token model where NIGHT is the transferable asset and DUST is used for gas fees.
* Lace Wallet now supports the steps needed to register a wallet for Midnight integration.
* You need to connect a Cardano wallet first, then connect or create the matching Midnight wallet.
* If your wallet does not already hold NIGHT, you may need to swap ADA for NIGHT before pairing and registration.
* The registration flow includes authorising the application and signing a transaction to pair the Cardano and Midnight addresses.
* DUST generation does not require handing over custody of your ADA or NIGHT assets to a third party.
* The interface may take time to sync, so patience is important during the early stage of the network.
* Wallet security still matters: never share your seed phrase and verify every transaction before signing.
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In this conversation, Peter interviews Raul from Nuvola about the evolution of their project, the significance of digital sovereignty in Europe, and their competitive edge in the cloud storage market. Raul shares insights from his experience at the Cardano Summit, discusses the transition from Nuvolav to Vola Network, and emphasises the importance of user experience in onboarding new users. The conversation also touches on the launch timeline for their services and potential integrations with privacy solutions.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:42 Rome and the Senate
3:15 Why Nuvola Evolved
6:38 Building Vola Network
10:08 Competing With Hyperscalers
13:45 The Web2 UX Problem
17:10 Node Onboarding And Rewards
20:12 Cardano And Midnight
22:05 Q2 Launch Plans
24:10 Wrap Up
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Midnight is live, and this episode breaks down what that actually means for the Cardano ecosystem and for privacy-preserving applications more broadly. Peter walks through the basics of Midnight, including its rational privacy model, the Knight and Dust token design, and the Compact smart contract language, then explains why the mainnet launch matters for developers, institutions, and everyday users who want privacy without giving up compliance.
The episode also highlights real ecosystem activity already taking shape around Midnight: the Mainnet Lite explorer, the Midnight Academy, Shield USD’s privacy-focused stablecoin work, No C’s wallet and DeFi tooling, Fluid Tokens’ network integration plans, and the growing list of node operators and ecosystem partners. If you want a practical overview of Midnight’s launch, what’s being built, and where the network is headed next, this is the episode to watch.
0:00 Intro
1:10 What Midnight Is
3:10 The Token Model
5:15 Launch Context
7:20 Institutional Operators
9:20 Shield USD
11:15 No C Stack
13:10 Fluid Tokens And Ecosystem
15:05 What Comes Next
17:10 Wrap Up
Key Takeaways:
- Midnight has officially launched and is now operating as a privacy-focused partner chain in the Cardano ecosystem.
- Midnight uses a rational privacy model that lets users choose what to reveal and what to keep private.
- The network is built around Knight and Dust, with Knight as the public governance token and Dust as the private fee token.
- Compact, Midnight’s smart contract language, is designed to be accessible to developers familiar with TypeScript.
- The ecosystem already includes tools and projects such as Mainnet Lite Explorer, Midnight Academy, Shield USD, No C, and Fluid Tokens integrations.
- Selective disclosure is positioned as the key bridge between privacy and regulatory compliance for institutions.
- The launch is being framed as an institutional stress-test phase, with node operators and early builders proving the network at scale.
- The episode outlines how Midnight could expand from a Cardano partner chain into a broader privacy layer for Web3.
Links & References:
- https://midnight.network/blog/midnight-network-is-live
- https://nocy.medium.com/midnight-how-blockchains-catch-up-with-30-years-of-privacy-engineering-1eb4dbf7c052
- https://midnight.network/ecosystem-catalog
- x.com: https://x.com/FluidTokens/status/2036851520562479513?s=20
- https://x.com/ATLAS_DEFI_/status/2037154525769822583
- x.com: https://x.com/MidnightNtwrk/status/2013947375346143269
- x.com: https://x.com/MidnightNtwrk/status/1914359495502835811?s=20
- Mainnet Lite Midnight Explorer: https://mainnet-lite.midnightexplorer.com/
- x.com: https://x.com/midnightexplr/status/2038636019050803203
- x.com: https://x.com/Shield_USD/status/2036854618282746129
- x.com: https://x.com/Shield_USD/status/2033636787944366513
- x.com: https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/2038631138290229395
- x.com: https://x.com/lozzaclay/status/2038646573865873825?s=20
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At the Digital Asset Summit 2026 in New York, a key question came up: what do banks actually need from blockchain? The answer isn't speed or hype — it's privacy, compliance, and protection from front-running. In this episode, Peter breaks down why public chains like Ethereum and Solana fall short for institutional use, and where Cardano and Midnight fit into the picture.
The episode covers the three core requirements institutions have — selective disclosure, execution predictability, and compliance tooling — and explains why neither Ethereum nor Solana can deliver on all three natively. Peter walks through how MEV (maximal extractable value) creates a hidden tax on public chains, why that's a dealbreaker for banks moving serious capital, and how Midnight's programmable privacy using zero-knowledge proofs offers a fundamentally different approach.
The broader Cardano ecosystem also gets a look-in: Leios for scaling, Layer 0 for cross-chain connectivity, USDX for stablecoin liquidity, and PIF for oracle data — all building towards an institutional-grade stack that pairs with Midnight's privacy layer.
Key Takeaways:
- Banks need privacy, compliance tooling, and execution predictability — not just speed.
- Ethereum and Solana are public by default, which creates liability for institutions handling sensitive transactions.
- MEV (maximal extractable value) is a hidden cost on public chains that lets bots front-run large trades.
- Midnight offers programmable privacy using zero-knowledge proofs — private where needed, provable where required.
- Selective disclosure lets institutions prove compliance to regulators without exposing business strategy to the market.
- Midnight's mainnet launches end of March 2026, with Monument Bank and Google already involved.
- Cardano's broader ecosystem — Leios, Layer 0, USDX, Pyth— complements Midnight to form a full institutional stack.
- The real question isn't which chain is fastest, but which chain meets actual regulatory and operational requirements.
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In this conversation, Peter discusses significant advancements in the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on the introduction of atomic swaps between Bitcoin and ADA through Fluid Tokens, and the upcoming Van Rossum hard fork. The atomic swaps eliminate the need for centralised exchanges and bridges, enhancing security and efficiency in cross-chain transactions. The Van Rossum hard fork introduces five key upgrades to the Plutus smart contract platform, improving performance, reducing costs, and preparing Cardano for future developments in zero-knowledge proofs. Overall, these innovations signify Cardano's maturation as a robust smart contract platform.
Takeaways
* You can swap real BTC for real ADA directly.
* The Van Rossum hard fork introduces five key upgrades.
* Atomic swaps eliminate the need for centralised exchanges.
* The drop list upgrade makes DAP performance faster and cheaper.
* Arrays in Plutus will allow constant-time lookups.
* Zero-knowledge proofs are the future of blockchain.
* The upgrades are foundational for Cardano's smart contract capabilities.
* Multi-asset values will be handled more efficiently in Plutus.
* These changes are crucial for Cardano's long-term health.
* The ecosystem is building tools that matter for users.
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Real Bitcoin was just sent to the Cardano blockchain as a native token — no bridge, no wrapping, no custodian. The Charms protocol uses recursive zero-knowledge proofs to “beam” assets between Bitcoin and Cardano trustlessly. On March 18, 2026, eBTC (Enchanted Bitcoin) landed on Cardano as a CNT. Weeks earlier, ADA, SNEK, and USDM were beamed from Cardano to Bitcoin.
In this video, I break down exactly how Charms works, why Cardano’s eUTXO model was the foundation for the protocol, and what this means for Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano. Plus updates on the Pyth Oracle hackathon, Strike perpetuals launch, and Midnight’s mainnet launch week.
🔗 Links & Resources:
Charms Website: https://charms.dev
Charms Whitepaper: https://charms.dev/Charms-whitepaper.pdf
Charms Wallet: https://wallet.charms.dev
Charms Explorer: https://explorer.charms.dev
Cast (Charms DEX): https://cast.charms.dev
Demo Transaction Links: [link from CharmsDev thread]
Pyth Network: https://www.pyth.network/
Strike Perpetuals: [link to Strike dApp]
Midnight Network: https://midnight.network
Unshielded Podcast: https://midnight.network/unshielded
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📌 Key Takeaways:
• Charms beamed real Bitcoin (eBTC) to Cardano as a native token on March 18, 2026
• ADA, SNEK, and USDM were beamed from Cardano to Bitcoin on February 28, 2026
• No bridges, no wrapping, no custodians — just recursive ZK proofs
• Cardano’s eUTXO model was explicitly credited as the inspiration for the Charms protocol
• Cardano natively supports BLS12-381 curve verification, enabling Charms tokens as true CNTs
• Cast DEX launching for Charms trading on Bitcoin
• Pyth hackathon completed with 23 teams and 100+ developers
• Strike perpetuals live on Cardano with BTC trading up to 25x leverage
• Midnight mainnet launching this week with Google Cloud, Telegram, MoneyGram, eToro and more
Chapters
00:00 Bitcoin DeFi is Here
01:28 What is Charms
04:31 Proof That It Works
07:05 How It Works
09:03 Why Cardano First
10:28 Overall Big Picture
12:40 Charms DApps Coming Next
13:31 Pyth Hackathon & Builder Fest
14:20 Strike V2 Launches
16:03 Midnight Launch Week
17:08 Open Zeppelin Working with Midnight
18:56 Support the Channel
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In this conversation, Peter discusses the recent developments in Project Catalyst within the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on the governance changes and the potential transition of stewardship from IOG to the Cardano Foundation. He emphasises the importance of community involvement in voting for proposals and the need for oversight in funding mechanisms. The conversation also touches on the broader economic context affecting the ecosystem and concludes with a call for optimism and engagement from the community.
Takeaways
* Project Catalyst is a self-funding mechanism in Cardano.
* The Cardano Foundation may take over Project Catalyst.
* Community voting is crucial for governance actions.
* There has been pushback regarding the foundation's takeover.
* Oversight in funding is essential for project success.
* The old funding system had significant flaws.
* New proposals aim to improve oversight and funding.
* The Impact Pot is a mini catalyst initiative.
* The current economic climate affects project funding.
* Staying engaged and optimistic is vital for the community.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Project Catalyst
03:10 Governance Changes and Community Response
06:37 Oversight and Funding Mechanisms
07:34 Conclusion and Future Outlook
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In this conversation, Peter discusses recent developments in the crypto space, with a particular focus on the SEC's new stance on various cryptocurrencies, including Cardano. He highlights the significance of the SEC's Clean 16 list, which categorises certain coins as digital commodities rather than securities. Peter emphasises Cardano's unique staking model and its readiness for future developments, including potential ADA ETFs and institutional adoption. He concludes by encouraging viewers to share their experiences and thoughts about holding crypto assets amid regulatory turmoil.
Takeaways
* The SEC has officially backed down on crypto regulations.
* Cardano is now recognised as a digital commodity.
* The Clean 16 list clarifies the status of several cryptocurrencies.
* Cardano's staking model is highlighted as the gold standard.
* Decentralisation is key to Cardano's governance.
* The SEC's new document details mining and staking mechanisms.
* Cardano is poised for an ADA ETF by the end of the year.
* Leios will significantly improve Cardano's network capacity.
* Midnight Network will enhance privacy for institutional users.
* The crypto narrative has shifted towards readiness for Wall Street.
Chapters
00:00 The End of the War on Crypto
02:55 Cardano's Unique Position in the New Landscape
06:12 Future Prospects for Cardano and the Crypto Market
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In this conversation, Peter discusses the Midnight Foundation's exciting announcements about new validators for the Midnight Network, including partnerships with WorldPay and Bullish. He highlights the importance of proof of reserves in the crypto space, especially in light of past events like the FTX collapse. Additionally, Peter introduces the Nightforce ambassador program, encouraging passionate individuals to apply and contribute to the Midnight community.
Takeaways
✅ Midnight Foundation is launching with new validators.
✅ WorldPay will develop a stablecoin payment infrastructure.
✅ Bullish focuses on institutional digital asset management.
✅ Proof of reserves is essential for crypto exchanges.
✅ Midnight uses zero-knowledge proofs for privacy.
✅ Nine partners are launching with Midnight soon.
✅ Nightforce is the ambassador program for Midnight.
✅ The ambassador program is volunteer-based.
✅ Passion for privacy is crucial for ambassadors.
✅ Community engagement is key to Midnight's success.
Chapters
00:00 Exciting Announcements from Midnight Foundation
04:50 Joining the Nightforce Team: Ambassador Program Overview
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In this conversation, Peter discusses the critical need for privacy in the crypto space, illustrated by a real-life example of an address-poisoning attack. He explains how attackers exploit similar-looking addresses to deceive users, leading to significant financial losses. Peter emphasises the importance of verifying complete addresses and introduces privacy solutions like Midnight, which aims to enhance transaction security and the user experience in the blockchain ecosystem. He expresses optimism about the future of privacy in crypto transactions and about Midnight's potential to mitigate various types of attacks.
Takeaways
* Address poisoning attacks exploit similar-looking addresses to deceive users.
* Always verify the complete address before sending transactions.
* User experience in crypto is currently complicated and risky.
* Privacy solutions like Midnight can enhance transaction security.
* Midnight allows selective disclosure of transaction details.
* Crypto scams can deter new users from entering the space.
* Vanity addresses can still be misleading; always double-check.
* The blockchain's visibility can be a security risk.
* Future privacy solutions could eliminate many current attack vectors.
* Midnight aims to connect with existing blockchains for enhanced privacy.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Address Poisoning Attacks
02:52 The Role of Privacy in Crypto Transactions
06:08 Future Solutions: The Promise of Midnight
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In this conversation, Peter discusses significant updates in the crypto space, focusing on the listing of the Midnight Token on Binance, liquidity incentives for the Cardano ecosystem, MasterCard's new crypto partner program, and an upcoming hackathon in Argentina. He emphasises the implications of these developments for the Cardano community and the broader crypto market.
Takeaways
* The Midnight Token's listing on Binance is a significant milestone for Cardano.
* This listing opens opportunities for other Cardano tokens to be listed on Binance.
* Liquidity incentives are crucial for attracting stablecoins to the Cardano ecosystem.
* A coalition has deployed 120,000 USDM to enhance liquidity in Cardano DeFi.
* MasterCard's new crypto partner program includes major firms like Binance and PayPal.
* The Cardano ecosystem has options for using crypto debit cards.
* The upcoming Pith Hackathon in Argentina will foster innovation in the Cardano space.
* Stablecoins like USDM provide a more stable trading option compared to volatile assets.
* The Midnight Network's redemption phases are crucial for token holders.
* Community engagement is essential for keeping up with developments in the crypto space.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:00 NIGHT Redemption thaw 2
04:05 USD Liquidity Incentives
08:11 Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program
11:27 Cardano Debit Cards
12:26 Pyth Hackathon at Builder Fest
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This conversation delves into the $80 million fund launched by Draper Dragon and the Cardano Foundation to boost ecosystem projects on the Cardano blockchain. The discussion covers the fund's structure, investment strategies, governance mechanisms, and the importance of community engagement. Key insights include a breakdown of investments by category, the role of equity investments in startup acceleration, and the establishment of a transparent public dashboard for accountability. The conversation emphasises the need for professional management in venture funding to ensure sustainable growth and support for Cardano projects.
Takeaways
* The $80 million fund aims to enhance Cardano's ecosystem.
* Draper Dragon has a strong background in digital asset investments.
* The fund will operate in tranches to manage capital deployment effectively.
* Direct investments will focus on Cardano native companies.
* Equity investments will be made in startup acceleration programs.
* A public dashboard will track fund performance and ecosystem impact.
* Governance will involve community oversight through a special purpose vehicle.
* The fund aims to return capital to the treasury and support ecosystem growth.
* Community feedback has shaped the proposal's final structure.
* Professional management is crucial for successful venture funding.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the $80 Million Fund
05:52 Understanding Draper Dragon's Role
11:18 Investment Structure and Tranche Breakdown
15:40 Equity Investments and Startup Acceleration
20:56 Governance and Accountability Mechanisms
25:07 Performance Metrics and Community Protections
30:09 Draper University and Ecosystem Development
35:23 Final Thoughts and Community Support
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This conversation discusses the recent announcement that ADA can now be used for grocery payments at 137 Spa stores across Switzerland. It highlights the integration of Open Crypto Pay, the benefits of using ADA for transactions, and the real-life application of this payment method. The discussion also touches on the potential for future integrations and the excitement surrounding the growing use of cryptocurrency in everyday commerce.
Takeaways
* You can now pay for your groceries using ADA.
* Payments are processed in real time without reliance on centralised exchanges.
* Using ADA significantly lowers transaction costs compared to traditional credit card payments.
* Real-life demonstrations of using ADA for payments are available.
* The integration of Open Crypto Pay allows for easy crypto transactions.
* Developers can build payment solutions using Raspberry Pi.
* WooCommerce integration for crypto payments is a potential opportunity.
* The ADA payment option is expanding in Switzerland.
* The conversation highlights the growing acceptance of cryptocurrency in retail.
* Future developments in the Kadano ecosystem are promising.
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00:00 Introduction to ADA Payments in Switzerland
02:56 Real-Life Application of Crypto Payments
05:58 Exploring Open Crypto Pay and Future Integrations
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This conversation covers the latest developments in the crypto space, focusing on the Cardano ecosystem, particularly the launch of USDC, liquidity improvements, and the innovative Midnight Network. It discusses the importance of user experience in crypto transactions, the emergence of projects on Midnight, and the challenges posed by Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) bots. Additionally, it highlights partnerships and the future of Cardano, including hardware preparations for becoming a Midnight validator.
Takeaways
* The Korean government accidentally compromised a seed phrase.
* USDC is now available on the Cardano ecosystem, enhancing liquidity.
* Cross-chain capabilities are improving for Cardano.
* User experience for USDC transactions needs enhancement.
* Midnight Network focuses on privacy and selective disclosure.
* Several projects are already building on Midnight.
* MEV bots pose a significant risk to users in crypto transactions.
* Partnerships like Pair Point are crucial for Midnight's success.
* The Cardano Foundation is expanding its educational resources through Binance Academy.
* Hardware is essential for becoming a Midnight validator.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:51 USDC on Cardano
14:13 Pyth is next!
15:44 Midnight City
17:42 Projects Building on Midnight
21:16 Privacy prevents MEV attacks
23:41 Midnight and Pairpoint
25:07 Cardano Foundation Institutional Adoption Track
26:09 Cardano Scaling is Coming
29:08 Cardano on Binance Academy
29:54 Strike is Killing it
30:58 Mithril Signers
32:11 Midnight Node Incoming
36:18 Support
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This conversation explores the introduction of USDCX into the Cardano ecosystem, detailing the implications of the Circle Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), the bridging process, and strategies to attract liquidity to the ecosystem. It also acknowledges community contributions, discusses Wanchain's role in facilitating cross-chain transfers, and raises important questions about treasury funds and profit sharing. The discussion concludes with an optimistic outlook for Cardano's future.
Takeaways
* USDCX is now available on the Cardano ecosystem.
* The CCTP uses a burn-and-mint model for asset transfers.
* Bridging assets is simplified through a new protocol.
* Attracting liquidity requires competitive rewards.
* Community contributions were vital for USDCX's launch.
* OneChain plays a key role in cross-chain transfers.
* Treasury funds and profit sharing are contentious topics.
* The Cardano ecosystem is seeing an increase in liquidity options.
* User experience in bridging assets is crucial.
* The future looks promising for Cardano with ongoing developments.
Chapters
00:00 USDCx is now on Cardano
03:31 Difference Between Circle CCTP and Bridges
06:03 How to Use the USDCx Bridge to Cardano
08:14 Min of $20 USD
09:04 How Long Does It Take?
10:30 Additional Tutorials
10:42 Protocols Attracting More USDCx
12:59 How Much Has Been Minted?
13:30 Checking My USDCx Transfer
14:00 Who to Thank
15:06 Other Existing Options
17:06 Why Now? Why Not 4 Years Ago?
18:09 The Drama
19:17 Fees and Profits
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In this conversation, Peter discusses the launch of the Midnight Mainnet, focusing on its federated node operators and the importance of privacy and compliance in blockchain technology. He highlights the roles of key players like MoneyGram, eToro, and PairPoint by Vodafone, and emphasises the significance of zero-knowledge proofs in ensuring privacy while maintaining regulatory compliance. The discussion also touches on the future prospects and challenges for Midnight as it transitions from a federated to a decentralised network.
Takeaways
* The biggest hurdle to real world adoption of blockchain isn't speed.
* Midnight focuses on selective disclosure and programmable data protection.
* Privacy preserving by default, compliant friendly when needed.
* ZK proofs allow proving compliance without revealing sensitive data.
* MoneyGram's role signals a regulatory bridge for blockchain adoption.
* E-Toro's scale implies a stress test mindset for infrastructure.
* PairPoint addresses privacy issues in the economy of things.
* Federated setups ensure stability during the network's launch phase.
* Midnight's operator set includes serious players in cloud and fintech.
* The transition from federated to decentralized is crucial for Midnight's future.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Midnight Mainnet and Its Significance
02:53 Federated Node Operators: Key Players in Midnight's Launch
06:11 The Role of Privacy and Compliance in Blockchain
07:37 Future Prospects and Challenges for Midnight
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In this conversation, Peter discusses the launch of USDCX, a new stablecoin in the Cardano ecosystem, and its implications for the crypto market. He highlights the innovative features of USDCX, including its auto-conversion capabilities and privacy-preserving technology. The conversation also covers the upcoming Midnight Protocol launch, the significance of Layer Zero integration, and the importance of optimism in the current crypto landscape.
Takeaways
* USDCX is a game-changer for the Cardano ecosystem.
* The Midnight Protocol will enhance privacy and usability.
* Layer Zero integration connects Cardano to multiple blockchains.
* USDCX offers seamless asset transfers without manual bridging.
* The privacy features of Midnight are unmatched in the market.
* Optimism is crucial for the future of the crypto space.
* Cardano is positioning itself as a leader in decentralization.
* The upcoming partnerships will strengthen Cardano's ecosystem.
* User incentives are key to attracting liquidity to Cardano.
* Community feedback is valuable for future developments.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to USDCX and Market Dynamics
02:51 The Launch of Midnight Protocol and Cardano's Innovations
06:07 Layer Zero Integration and the Future of Cardano
08:33 Optimism in the Crypto Market and User Incentives
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In this conversation, Peter discusses the various technological advancements and partnerships within the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on how these developments will contribute to mass adoption and enhance the overall functionality of the blockchain. He highlights the importance of scaling solutions, interoperability, liquidity, data integrity, and privacy, while also emphasizing the need for transparency through analytics.
Takeaways
* Cardano is building a comprehensive layer stack for mass adoption.
* The EUTXO model provides predictable fees and transaction reliability.
* Laos will significantly enhance Cardano's transaction capacity.
* Layer zero will improve cross-chain interoperability.
* USDCX will facilitate liquidity in the Cardano ecosystem.
* Pith will ensure data integrity for DeFi applications.
* Midnight will enable privacy compliance for sensitive transactions.
* June Analytics will provide necessary transparency for the ecosystem.
* The combination of these layers will strengthen Cardano's position in the market.
* Community feedback is essential for identifying bottlenecks in the ecosystem.
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In this conversation, Peter discusses significant announcements from Consensus Hong Kong regarding Cardano and the Midnight Network. Key highlights include the integration of Layer Zero for cross-chain interoperability, the introduction of USDCX, a privacy-focused stablecoin, and the upcoming launch of the Midnight Network. The discussion also covers the roadmap for Midnight and the innovative Midnight City project, which aims to showcase the capabilities of the Midnight Network in a fun and engaging way.
Takeaways
* Layer Zero integration will enhance Cardano's interoperability.
* USDCX offers a privacy-focused alternative to USDC.
* The Midnight Network is set to launch by the end of March.
* Midnight City will demonstrate the capabilities of the Midnight Network.
* Increased liquidity from USDCX could attract institutional investors.
* Layer Zero connects over 160 blockchains, facilitating liquidity flow.
* The Midnight Network aims to support hybrid applications with privacy features.
* Tokenized real-world assets are a focus for Cardano's future.
* The roadmap for Midnight includes multiple phases for gradual rollout.
* Midnight City will be a unique demonstration of blockchain interactions.
Chapters
00:00 Exciting Announcements from Consensus Hong Kong
02:58 Layer Zero Integration and Its Impact on Cardano
05:46 Understanding USDCX and Its Benefits for Cardano
09:07 Midnight Network Launch and Its Roadmap
12:02 Midnight City: A New Era of Privacy in Blockchain
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Go behind the scenes with the team building Atlas, a game-changing DeFi protocol on Cardano and Midnight that unlocks "trapped" staking rewards through yield tokenization. Learn how they are partnering with Midnight and Iagon to bring institutional-grade privacy and liquid yield strategies to everyone in 2026.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Atlas and the Guests
03:04 Backgrounds in Crypto and Cardano
06:06 Understanding Atlas and Its Purpose
09:10 Yield Tokenization Explained
11:45 Future of Atlas and Real World Assets
15:02 Partnerships and Collaborations
18:06 Development Timeline and Community Engagement
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This conversation delves into the current state and future of the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on oracles, decentralised applications (DApps), governance, and interoperability. Peter discusses the challenges faced by Cardano's oracle projects, the potential for funding and support for DApps, and the innovative solutions being developed to enhance cross-chain capabilities. The conversation also highlights the Cardano Foundation's efforts to decentralise governance and the significance of security in smart contracts and NFTs.
Takeaways
* Charlie 3 is a notable oracle project in Cardano.
* The Oracle business in Cardano faces significant challenges.
* Chainlink's integration could have enhanced Cardano's privacy features.
* Funding for top DApps is crucial for their competitiveness.
* Interoperability between Ethereum and Cardano is a game-changer.
* Decentralisation in governance is a priority for the Cardano Foundation.
* Atomic swaps will facilitate cross-chain transactions.
* Cardano's smart contracts have a strong security record.
* NFTs on Cardano are designed to be fully decentralised.
* The future of DeFi in Cardano looks promising with new innovations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kadarno and Oracles
02:54 The Future of Oracles in Cardano
05:47 Funding and Support for Cardano DApps
09:06 Interoperability and Cross-Chain Solutions
11:52 Governance and Community Involvement in Cardano
14:47 Innovations in DeFi and Smart Contracts
18:09 The Importance of Decentralisation in NFTs
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In this conversation, the hosts discuss the innovative game Ascent Rivals, a fusion of racing, combat, and strategy, developed with a focus on traditional gaming experiences. The developers share their backgrounds in game development and esports, emphasising community engagement and organic growth during the alpha phase. They explore funding strategies, integrating Web3 elements, and the technical aspects of building on the Cardano blockchain, aiming to create a game that appeals to both traditional and Web3 gamers.
Takeaways
* Ascent Rivals is a fusion game combining racing, combat, and strategy.
* The development team has a strong background in traditional gaming and esports.
* Community engagement is crucial for game development in the Web3 space.
* The game aims to attract traditional gamers rather than just Web3 enthusiasts.
* Funding comes from grants, consulting work, and self-funding.
* The team is focused on organic growth and community feedback during alpha testing.
* Web3 elements will be integrated seamlessly to enhance the player experience.
* The game is designed to be fun and engaging without relying on crypto incentives.
* Technical advancements are leveraged to achieve ambitious goals with a small team.
* The vision includes making Ascent Rivals a recognised esports title.
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Chapters00:00Introduction to Ascent Rivals
02:47Game Development Background and Vision
05:58Community Engagement and Feedback
08:49Funding and Development Strategy
12:05Web3 Integration and Onboarding
14:56Technical Aspects and Future Plans
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In this episode, Peter dives into the current state of the crypto landscape, focusing on the Midnight and Cardano Blockchains. He discusses the implications of the recently passed Genius Act, which allows for stablecoin rewards, and highlights the ongoing struggle between banks and crypto companies over regulatory control. Peter emphasises the need for a level playing field where both sectors can thrive, particularly in the realm of stablecoins. He also shares insights on the price trends of the Midnight token, upcoming developments, and his plans to attend meetups in Japan to engage with the community and learn more about the ecosystem.
The episode further explores various projects building on the Midnight Blockchain, including a new identity solution and a DeFi project aimed at unlocking liquidity from staked assets. Peter also touches on the collaboration between Google Cloud and Midnight, the launch of new tools and wallets, and the integration of swaps into the Lace Wallet. He wraps up with a discussion on hardware wallets and the importance of security in the crypto space, encouraging listeners to stay informed and engaged with the evolving landscape.
Chapters
00:39 Current Regulation State
03:06 Midnight $NIGHT Update
04:21 Midnight Ambassador Program
05:10 What's Being Built on Midnight - Nocy
08:31 Building on Midnight: Keyd Network
09:20 Interview with Atlas DeFi Building on Midnight Coming Up
10:34 Google Cloud Comes to Cardano & Midnight
11:46 Midnight Explorer
12:31 Splash & DexHunter to Merge
14:10 FROST Signatures
15:41 Bitcoin DeFi: Bifrost Bridge
16:25 FluidTokens P2P Loans
18:06 Smart Token DEX
20:06 Emurgo & W3iSoftware MoU
21:38 Lace Wallet Introduces Swaps
23:02 Get a Hardware Wallet
24:03 Become a Channel Member
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This conversation covers significant updates regarding the Midnight ecosystem, including new token listings, advancements in AI agents and privacy, educational opportunities through the Midnight Academy, and upcoming community engagement events in Japan. The discussion highlights the importance of privacy in the digital age and the role of decentralised identity solutions.
Takeaways
✅ Midnight has made significant updates in its ecosystem.
✅ The Knight token is now listed on multiple exchanges.
✅ Uphold's support for XRP during legal challenges is noteworthy.
✅ AI agents are becoming a crucial part of the Midnight ecosystem.
✅ Decentralised identity is essential for user privacy.
✅ The Midnight Academy offers valuable educational resources.
✅ The course helps consolidate and extend knowledge in crypto.
✅ Zero-knowledge proofs are a key focus for future learning.
✅ Community engagement is vital for the growth of Midnight.
✅ The Japan tour will enhance community connections and knowledge sharing.
Chapters
00:00 Midnight Updates and Ecosystem Overview
02:57 Token Listings and Market Movements
05:47 AI Agents and Privacy Innovations
09:01 Midnight Academy and Learning Opportunities
12:10 Japan Tour and Community Engagement
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Are you providing liquidity on MinSwap or Liqwid Finance? You may have free $NIGHT tokens waiting for you! In this video, I walk through the new MinSwap MeowDrop dashboard and show you exactly how to claim your Midnight token rewards.
The Midnight Glacier Drop (NIGHT) is officially entering the redemption phase. MinSwap has secured 15.5 million tokens, and Liqwid Finance has nearly 19 million for its liquidity providers. I’ll show you the claiming schedule, how to check your stake address, and the dates you need to mark on your calendar starting January 29th.
0:00 Stop! Check your MinSwap Liquidity
0:45 What are NIGHT Tokens? (Midnight Ecosystem)
1:15 New MinSwap MeowDrop Dashboard Tour
1:50 15.5 Million NIGHT Token Allocation
2:10 How to Check Your Stake Address Eligibility
2:45 The Governance Process & LP Rewards
3:25 Liqwid Finance: 18.8 Million NIGHT Airdrop
4:00 How to Claim on Liqwid Rewards Platform
4:40 Final Thoughts & 30k Subscriber Milestone!
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The latest US CPI data shows inflation falling to 2.7%, but while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are pumping, the crypto market is facing massive manipulation. In this video, we dive into why Bitcoin and Ethereum are getting wrecked by institutional "liquidation hunts" despite the positive economic news.
Institutional whales like Wintermute are pumping millions into the market only to liquidate retail shorts and longs within minutes of each other. We saw Bitcoin erase a $2,200 pump with a $4,000 dump in under an hour. This level of market control is exactly what crypto was supposed to fix, but with the rise of ETFs and institutional wealth, the volatility is reaching insane levels.
I’m breaking down the charts for the S&P 500 vs. Crypto, explaining the "Bart Simpson" candles, and why I’m personally staying away from leverage (longs/shorts) during this period of high manipulation.
0:00 - The CPI Data Surprise (2.7% Inflation)
1:10 - How Institutions are Liquidating Retail
2:05 - Stocks vs. Crypto: The Disconnect
3:15 - Why I'm Avoiding Longs & Shorts
4:20 - The Future of Institutional Manipulation
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This conversation delves into the current state of the cryptocurrency market, exploring various factors influencing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It discusses market manipulation, the impact of global economic policies, particularly from the US and Japan, and significant legislative changes that could affect Bitcoin adoption. The conversation also highlights the rise of the Midnight Blockchain and its potential in the crypto space.
Takeaways
✅ The crypto market is heavily influenced by manipulation and speculative news.
✅ Regular patterns of market manipulation can be observed, particularly around specific times.
✅ China's regulatory actions continue to impact Bitcoin mining and market dynamics.
✅ Interest rate changes in Japan have significant ripple effects on global crypto markets.
✅ Legislative changes in the US could unlock substantial Bitcoin demand.
✅ Institutional adoption of Bitcoin is increasing, with major banks accepting it as collateral.
✅ The SEC is becoming more supportive of crypto, indicating a shift in regulatory stance.
✅ Japan's tax reforms could encourage more investment in cryptocurrencies.
✅ The Midnight Blockchain is gaining traction and could present new investment opportunities.
✅ Understanding global economic policies is crucial for navigating the crypto landscape.
Chapters
00:00 Overview of the Crypto Landscape
01:06 Manipulation
03:26 Speculative News
12:31 General Good News
18:38 Midnight Updates
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In this episode of Builders Bench, Peter interviews Navjit, the CEO of Iagon, discussing the innovative decentralized storage and compute solutions offered by Iagon. The conversation covers the unique Cyclone device that simplifies user participation, significant partnerships like the one with Worth Group, and the future plans for retail adoption and the role of the IAG token in the ecosystem.
Takeaways
* Iagon connects idle resources for cost-effective storage and compute.
* Decentralization enhances data security and control.
* The Cyclone device simplifies participation for non-tech users.
* Partnerships with Fortune 500 companies expand Iagon's reach.
* Iagon's solutions provide redundancy against downtime.
* The Worth Group partnership taps into 3D printing for car parts.
* Retail adoption is a focus for Iagon's future growth.
* The IAG token is essential for running nodes and accessing services.
* Iagon aims to create a user-friendly experience for data storage.
* Future plans include a Dropbox-like solution for retail users.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Iagon and Its Ecosystem
02:57 Understanding Iagon's Infrastructure Solutions
05:59 The Cyclone Device: Simplifying Participation
08:58 Partnerships and Innovations with Worth Group
15:00 Retail Adoption and Future Plans for Iagon
20:05 The Role of IAG Token in the Ecosystem
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Peter discusses the Midnight Redeeming and Thoring process, addressing common confusions regarding token allocation and the NewFi wallet. He provides insights into the current market situation, explains the thawing process for Knight tokens, and addresses common issues faced by users. The video concludes with a call for community engagement and support.
Takeaways
* A lot of people aren't understanding what is going on with this interface.
* The price is stabilizing around the four cents mark.
* Make sure you are using the correct policy ID for trading.
* People are confused about the thawing process and token redemption.
* The thawing arrangement is designed to prevent massive sell pressure.
* The infographic explains the whole process overall, including thawing and claiming.
* You can connect your wallet to see available tokens.
* You have to redeem for all your different wallets separately.
* The NuFi wallet requires you to load up accounts with ADA to unlock them.
* Community engagement is encouraged for further questions and support.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Midnight Redeeming and Thoring Process
02:51 Current Market Overview and Trading Insights
06:06 Understanding the Thawing Process and Token Redemption
08:59 Addressing Common Issues and Misunderstandings
11:52 Navigating the NewFi Wallet and Account Management
14:46 Conclusion and Community Engagement
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In this conversation, Lars Brunes discusses Genius Yield's innovative approach to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) through Smart Liquidity Vaults. The discussion covers the advantages of order book systems over automated market makers (AMMs), the mechanics of how Smart Liquidity Vaults operate, the role of oracles in price determination, and the challenges faced in attracting liquidity providers and users. The conversation emphasizes the potential benefits of this new system for liquidity providers and traders alike.
Takeaways
* Genius Yield offers an order book style DEX on Cardano.
* Smart Liquidity Vaults simplify liquidity provision.
* Order book systems can be more efficient than AMMs.
* Liquidity providers can set prices in both directions.
* Oracles play a crucial role in price adjustments.
* Centralization of oracles poses risks.
* The success of DEXs relies on user engagement.
* Genius Yield aims to reduce impermanent loss for liquidity providers.
* Theoretical advantages exist for order book systems on Cardano.
* Marketing efforts are needed to attract users and liquidity.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Genius Yield and Smart Liquidity Vaults
02:40 Understanding Order Book vs AMM DEXs
05:38 How Smart Liquidity Vaults Work
08:10 The Role of Oracles in Pricing
10:57 Challenges and Solutions in Liquidity Provisioning
14:00 Advantages of Genius Yield's Approach
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In this episode of Builders Bench, Tim Brookman discusses various projects within the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on the practical applications of blockchain technology. He emphasizes the importance of starting with use cases rather than technology, particularly in identity solutions and asset tokenization. The conversation delves into the regulatory challenges faced in Germany, the significance of compliance, and the future of identity management in the blockchain space. Tim also highlights the potential of tokenizing gold and other assets, aiming to create a sustainable ecosystem on Cardano that attracts institutional investors.
Takeaways
* Blockchain should start with use cases, not technology.
* Identity solutions are crucial for user adoption.
* Tokenization of assets can revolutionize investment.
* Compliance is essential for building trust.
* Gold can serve as a stable asset in crypto.
* Regulatory challenges are significant but necessary.
* Building a sustainable ecosystem requires collaboration.
* Institutional investors are key to market growth.
* Transparency and trust are vital in blockchain projects.
* The future of identity management is evolving with technology.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Blockchain Use Cases
03:01 Identity Solutions and Regulatory Challenges
06:12 Tokenization of Assets and Gold
08:53 Finest and Institutional Partnerships
11:57 Navigating Compliance and Regulations
15:07 The Future of Identity and Trust in Blockchain
17:48 Building a Sustainable Ecosystem on Cardano
21:02 Conclusion and Future Prospects
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In this conversation, Peter discusses the upcoming Fusaka upgrade for Ethereum, highlighting its potential benefits and the current trends in the Ethereum ecosystem. He also addresses significant security concerns in DeFi, particularly the recent Yearn Finance incident, and emphasizes the importance of robust security architecture in blockchain technology. The discussion further compares Ethereum's evolving programming paradigms with those of Cardano, showcasing the latter's foundational security advantages.
Takeaways
* Ethereum is set for a significant upgrade with the Fusaka upgrade.
* The supply of Ethereum on exchanges is decreasing, indicating a trend.
* A whale recently cashed in on a massive ETH investment after 10 years.
* The Fusaka upgrade introduces Peer Data Availability Sampling for efficiency.
* Lower transaction costs and improved UX are key features of the upgrade.
* Yearn Finance suffered a major security breach despite multiple audits.
* Real security in blockchain requires foundational changes, not just audits.
* Cardano's architecture emphasizes security and has never been compromised.
* Ethereum is adopting programming paradigms similar to Cardano's for better security.
* Market reactions to upgrades often involve initial spikes followed by profit-taking.
Chapters
00:00 Ethereum's Upcoming Fusaka Upgrade
02:53 Security Concerns in DeFi: The Yearn Finance Incident
06:06 The Importance of Security Architecture in Blockchain
09:04 Comparing Ethereum and Cardano: A Shift in Programming Paradigms
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In this conversation, Peter discusses the recent crash in the crypto markets, analyzing various factors contributing to the downturn, including inflation, institutional manipulation, and market sentiment. He highlights the impact of ETFs and institutional investors on market dynamics, as well as the potential for recovery in the coming months. Additionally, he examines global economic factors, particularly Japan's new tax policies and stimulus measures, and their implications for the crypto market. The conversation concludes with a call for community engagement and feedback.
Takeaways
* Crypto markets are experiencing significant downturns due to various factors.
* U.S. inflation rates have impacted market expectations.
* Institutional investors are playing a major role in market manipulation.
* The current market situation is described as a leverage reset.
* Quantitative tightening has ended, potentially improving liquidity.
* Investors are shifting towards safer assets amid market volatility.
* MicroStrategy continues to invest heavily in Bitcoin despite market conditions.
* Japan's new flat tax on crypto gains may attract more investors.
* A massive stimulus package in Japan could boost economic activity.
* Community feedback is encouraged to understand market sentiments better.
Chapters
00:00 Market Overview and Initial Analysis
02:46 Factors Behind the Recent Crash
06:09 Institutional Influence and Market Manipulation
09:02 Potential Future Trends and Predictions
11:55 Positive Indicators and Market Sentiment
14:52 Global Economic Factors and Their Impact
17:49 Japan's Economic Changes and Crypto Taxation
21:04 Conclusion and Community Engagement
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In this conversation, Peter and Paul discuss the innovative landscape of Web3 gaming, focusing on PixelCab Games' approach to building engaging mini-games for blockchain communities. They explore the integration of blockchain technology in gaming, the mechanics behind their upcoming NFT project, the Arcadians, and the unique Recycler feature designed to enhance liquidity and user experience. Paul shares his journey from accounting to game development, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and simplicity in onboarding new users to the Web3 space.
Takeaways
* Web3 gaming is a promising application of blockchain technology.
* PixelCab Games focuses on creating mini-games for community engagement.
* The studio has built numerous games for various blockchain projects.
* Their games are designed to be mobile-friendly and browser-based.
* Blockchain integration is aimed at enhancing user experience, not complicating it.
* The Arcadians project includes a treasury managed for capital protection and income generation.
* Innovative features like the Recycler aim to provide liquidity for NFT holders.
* Paul transitioned from accounting to game development driven by a passion for gaming.
* Accessibility and simplicity are key to onboarding users into Web3 gaming.
* The future of gaming lies in small, highly replayable games rather than AAA titles.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Web3 Gaming and PixelCab Games
02:49 Building Mini Games for the Community
06:09 Blockchain Integration in Gaming
09:01 The Arcadians: Mechanics and Treasury Management
11:55 Innovative NFT Solutions: The Recycler
15:04 Transitioning from Accounting to Game Development
18:07 The Future of Web3 Gaming
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This conversation delves into the recent outage of the Cardano blockchain, exploring the causes, implications, and community responses. Peter breaks down the technical aspects of the incident, clarifying misconceptions about the nature of the outage, the role of state pool operators, and the recovery process. The discussion also highlights the importance of community collaboration and the challenges posed by media coverage and misinformation surrounding the event.
Takeaways
✅ Cardano experienced a temporary chain partition due to a malformed transaction.
✅ The incident was not a hack; funds were not compromised.
✅ State pool operators played a crucial role in the recovery process.
✅ The network's self-healing capabilities were demonstrated during the incident.
✅ Media coverage often misrepresents the situation, leading to misinformation.
✅ Community collaboration was key in addressing the outage quickly.
✅ The incident highlighted the importance of robust governance in blockchain ecosystems.
✅ Lessons learned will strengthen the Cardano network moving forward.
✅ The response from the Cardano community was prompt and effective.
✅ Future steps include a thorough retrospective of the incident.
Chapters
00:00 Cardano Blockchain Outage Overview
02:48 Understanding Chain Partitions and Forks
06:07 The Role of State Pool Operators
08:57 Technical Breakdown of the Incident
12:08 Community Response and Recovery
14:58 Implications for the Cardano Ecosystem
18:10 Media Coverage and Misinformation
20:55 Lessons Learned and Future Steps
23:49 Final Thoughts and Community Support
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This conversation explores the future of Web3 education, focusing on the innovative approaches taken by Olympus Insights and their Olli education platform. With nearly 90,000 students enrolled, the platform leverages AI to provide personalized learning experiences and aims to bridge the knowledge gap in the crypto space. The discussion highlights the importance of community engagement, global outreach, and the incentives offered to learners and content creators. The conversation also touches on the recent Asia trip, showcasing the platform's growth and future aspirations in the blockchain education sector.
Takeaways
* Olympus Insights is an AI and blockchain edtech company.
* The Olli education platform offers over 170 free lessons.
* AI tutors provide personalized learning experiences.
* Education is crucial for understanding the crypto ecosystem.
* The platform has nearly 90,000 students enrolled.
* Community engagement is vital for global outreach.
* Incentives like learn-to-earn encourage participation.
* The platform aims to onboard the next billion users.
* Education in blockchain needs to be accessible and engaging.
* The future of education will integrate AI and blockchain technologies.
Chapters
00:00 The Future of Web Three Education
02:57 AI and the Role of Tutors
06:04 Understanding Crypto Education
08:54 Global Community Engagement and Impact
11:54 Highlights from Asia Trip and Future Plans
12:20 The Singapore Experience: Networking and Insights
16:49 Incentives and the Learn-to-Earn Model
19:18 Future of Education in Blockchain
22:29 Onboarding the Next Billion Users
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In this conversation, Peter discusses significant developments in the cryptocurrency space, including the partnership between Ripple and Mastercard for credit card settlements on the XRP ledger, updates on Midnight Glacier Drops and mining, the Ethereum ecosystem's transaction metrics, Chainlink's new compliance engine, privacy innovations in VPNs, security in the Cardano ecosystem, and Apex Fusion's cross-chain developments. The conversation highlights the importance of compliance, security, and the evolving landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Takeaways
* Ripple and Mastercard are collaborating to enhance blockchain adoption.
* The RLUSD credit card settlement is a significant step for stablecoins.
* Midnight Glacier is increasing token availability for miners.
* Ethereum's transaction metrics are misleading and need reevaluation.
* Chainlink's compliance engine is crucial for regulatory adherence.
* Privacy-focused VPNs are emerging in the crypto space.
* DeFi hacks highlight the need for better security measures.
* Cardano's design offers enhanced security against hacks.
* Apex Fusion is making strides in cross-chain capabilities.
* Community support is vital for content creators in the crypto space.
Chapters
00:00 Ripple and Mastercard Partnership
03:12 Midnight Glacier Drops and Mining Updates
05:58 Ethereum Ecosystem and Transaction Metrics
09:05 Chainlink's Automated Compliance Engine
11:57 Privacy in VPNs and DeFi Hacks
15:11 Cardano's Security and DeFi Opportunities
18:03 Apex Fusion and Cross-Chain Developments
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In this conversation, Peter and Chris discuss the Cardano Foundation's initiative to acquire top-level domain names through ICANN, emphasizing the importance of community support and intellectual property. They explore the integration of Web2 and Web3 technologies, particularly through the Handshake project, and the development of trustless systems using smart contracts. The discussion also highlights the differences between various Web3 domain systems and the significance of community engagement in shaping the future of these initiatives.
Takeaways
* The Cardano Foundation is seeking community support for acquiring top-level domains.
* ICANN's opening for new domains is a rare opportunity.
* Intellectual property in domain names is crucial for brand protection.
* Domains can be seen as the original NFTs, unique and valuable.
* Integrating Web2 and Web3 can enhance user experience and accessibility.
* The Handshake project aims to decentralize domain name management.
* Smart contracts can facilitate trustless interactions in domain ownership.
* Lower friction in accessing domain services is essential for adoption.
* Community engagement is vital for the success of the Cardano domain initiative.
* The proposal is a long-term vision that requires ongoing support.
Sound bites
"Domains are the original NFT."
"This is pretty big."
"This is an absolute winner."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cardano's Domain Name Initiative
02:48 Understanding ICANN and Top-Level Domains
06:09 The Importance of Intellectual Property in Domain Names
08:58 Integrating Web2 and Web3: The Handshake Project
11:53 Building Trustless Systems with Smart Contracts
15:06 Comparing Web3 Domains: Handshake vs. Unstoppable Domains
17:58 Community Engagement and Future Prospects
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In this conversation, Peter discusses significant updates regarding the Midnight project, focusing on the transition to phase two, which involves scavenger mining. He explains how users can participate in browser-based mining for $NIGHT tokens, the support from centralized exchanges like Kraken for token claims, and the opportunity to earn tokens through delegation to state pool operators in the Cardano ecosystem. The conversation emphasizes the importance of being prepared and aware of potential scams in the mining process.
Takeaways
* Phase two of the Midnight project involves scavenger mining.
* Users can mine $NIGHT tokens directly through their browsers.
* No technical setup is required for scavenger mining.
* Kraken will support the claim process for $NIGHT tokens.
* Users can earn $NIGHT tokens by delegating to state pool operators.
* The scavenger mining event will last for 21 days.
* 30 million $NIGHT tokens will be available daily during the event.
* It's crucial to verify if your stake pool operator runs a Midnight node.
* Be cautious of potential scams in browser-based mining.
* Support for the channel is appreciated through various means.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Midnight Updates
02:53 Scavenger Mining Explained
05:48 Centralized Exchange Support for $NIGHT Tokens
08:34 Earning $NIGHT Tokens through Delegation
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In this conversation, Peter discusses the current state of the crypto markets, focusing on the rise of ETFs and their implications for institutional investors and retail users. He explores the potential of Bitcoin DeFi through Cardano, the integration of decentralized domains, and the role of AI in trading. The conversation also touches on the importance of stablecoins in the ecosystem, user onboarding experiences, and the customization of NFTs, concluding with a call for community support.
Chapters
00:00 Current State of Crypto Markets and ETFs
02:50 Institutional Interest and Market Manipulation
05:59 Bitcoin DeFi and Cardano's Role
09:08 Decentralized Domains and Web3 Integration
12:02 AI in Trading and Automation
14:54 Gaming and Crypto: Cornucopius to Infinity Rising
17:48 Stablecoins and Cardano's Sovereign Wealth Fund
21:07 Onboarding Users in Crypto
23:54 NFT Customization and Community Engagement
27:08 Closing Thoughts and Community Support
Takeaways
Crypto markets are currently struggling but show potential with new ETFs.
ETFs can simplify entry into crypto for institutional investors.
Diversified crypto baskets can reduce individual asset risk.
The rise of ETFs may centralize access to decentralized systems.
Bitcoin lacks smart contracts, limiting its DeFi capabilities.
Cardano aims to enhance Bitcoin's utility through DeFi.
Decentralized domains could bridge traditional web and blockchain.
AI trading bots can automate and improve trading efficiency.
User onboarding experiences are crucial for attracting new crypto users.
NFT customization fosters community engagement and creativity.
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00:00 – Intro & Channel Update
00:45 – Moneta Account Compromised (USDM Scam Warning)
02:03 – Cardano Foundation x MiCA Alliance Partnership
02:45 – Cardano Card by Omogo
04:42 – Hydra 1.0.0 Released: Cardano’s Layer 2 Goes Live
06:36 – VyFinance V3 Upgrades to Plutus V3 Contracts
07:58 – Strike Finance: ADA Rewards & DeFi Dominance
09:47 – Surf: Borrowing and Lending with One-Click Leverage
11:18 – Pulse Coming Soon (Pendle on Cardano)
13:15 – Splash & DexHunter Partnership
14:19 – Charles Hoskinson on Crypto Banter
15:14 – Cardano Summit Berlin Incoming + Free Ticket Guide
18:17 – Iagon Cyclone DePIN Devices Shipping
19:47 – Wrap Up & Support the Channel
In this week’s Cardano update, I’m back on a sustainable schedule: one news recap, one interview, and one short tutorial each week.
We kick off with a public service announcement: a fake “double USDM” promo is circulating via a cloned site that tries to connect to generic EVM wallets. Do not interact - protect your assets.
On to the good news. The Cardano Foundation is collaborating with a MiCA-aligned alliance to deliver standardised resources for Web3 compliance in the EU. Omogo’s “Cardano Card” aims to make crypto spending easier with a smoother UX than older solutions.
A big technical milestone lands with Hydra’s 0.0 production-ready release - Cardano’s app-specific L2 for high-throughput use cases. Expect projects like Delta DeFi to take advantage.
DeFi keeps building: VyFinance is moving its DEX to Plutus V3 for speed and efficiency; STRIKE continues to dominate on-chain activity with protocol fees paid back to stakers in ADA (DYOR); and Surf adds one-click leverage, a loan calculator, and institutional pilot liquidity.
We preview Pulse - a Pendle-style protocol to trade future yield and unlock liquidity today - with an interview coming soon. Plus, DexHunter and Splash are teaming up to pair best-in-class aggregation with efficient swapping.
Community and events: Ran interviews Charles Hoskinson, a positive step for the broader crypto dialogue. Cardano Summit in Berlin is close - check discount paths for contributors and consider the hackathons and side events. Lastly, Iagon’s Cyclone DePIN hardware is shipping - I’ll demo it once my unit arrives.
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🎧 Surf Lending Interview – Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Welcome and overview of Surf Lending on Cardano
01:00 – Phil’s background in crypto and running a Cardano stake pool
03:50 – How Surf was founded and its connection with Bodega
05:20 – What makes Surf different from other lending platforms
08:10 – Isolated pools explained and how they reduce risk
10:00 – Borrowing with native assets and adding collateral
13:30 – Supplying ADA for higher returns
16:20 – One-Click Leverage: simplifying DeFi looping
19:50 – Future upgrades: repay with collateral & short positions
23:10 – Meet the Surf development team and advisors
26:00 – Bitcoin DeFi and partnership with Sundial Protocol
28:00 – How to join and use the Surf platform
31:20 – Closing thoughts and final thanks
In this episode, Pete speaks with Phil, founder of Surf, a new borrowing and lending protocol built on Cardano. Phil shares his background as a long-time crypto enthusiast and software developer, starting from his early days staking on Cardano’s ITN to running a successful stake pool. Drawing inspiration from platforms like Binance Lending, Phil explains how Surf was designed to bring a smoother, more user-friendly experience to decentralised lending on Cardano.
Surf emerged when LenFi v2 went offline due to a vulnerability, leaving a gap in the ecosystem. The team seized the opportunity to introduce an isolated pool lending model, which limits risk to individual pools rather than the whole platform. Phil outlines how users can supply ADA to earn higher yields than traditional staking, or borrow against native assets like SNEK and Bodega tokens to unlock liquidity without selling their holdings.
One of Surf’s standout innovations is the “One-Click Leverage” feature. It allows users to open leveraged positions in a single transaction instead of manually looping multiple borrow-and-swap steps. The team is also preparing a “repay with collateral” feature to simplify closing positions. These tools are designed for both experienced DeFi users and beginners, offering flexibility while maintaining safety through fixed-rate loans and isolated pools.
Phil also highlights Surf’s partnership with Sundial Protocol to explore Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano, opening the door to new liquidity and cross-chain integrations. The conversation wraps up with insights on the project’s strong developer team—many with experience from Bodega and Strike Finance—and how community feedback continues to shape new features.
Surf aims to make DeFi on Cardano simple, safe, and rewarding—whether you’re earning yield on your ADA or leveraging native assets with confidence.
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[00:00] Intro & ADA Price Surge
[01:33] Strike Finance Brings High APR
[05:26] Iagon OS Coming Soon
[07:21] Update on Iagon Legal PoC
[08:09] MPC Wallets for Cardano
[11:22] Cardano Foundation Reeve
[15:21] Cardano Spot ETF Update
[17:17] Project Catalyst Fund 14 to Go Ahead
[18:24] Updates from Hydra & Babel Fees
[20:52] Watch Catchups: Cardano's Economic Sustainability
[21:12] Charles on The Shawn Ryan Show
[21:56] Meldgate Legal Proceedings
Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/8qU5apu-WZw
Welcome back! After a short break, this week’s episode brings you a massive update from the Cardano ecosystem. We kick off with the incredible growth of Strike Finance, which is now distributing over 2.88 million ADA in rewards annually to stakers. The platform’s top traders have earned over $100k in just two weeks, highlighting how powerful DeFi on Cardano has become.
We also cover updates from Iagon, including their new Cyclone OS – a plug-and-play system for decentralised storage that’s designed for ease of use and future adoption by enterprise clients. Security and institutional access are front and centre with the Cardano Foundation’s MPC wallet partnership with Anzens and CypherBC. By splitting private key control among multiple parties, this solution helps onboard institutional capital into Cardano DeFi with tokens like MIN and IAG.
Then we look at Reeve, the Cardano Foundation’s new blockchain-based financial reporting system. Reeve allows organisations to publish verifiable, on-chain reports. The Foundation used it to publish its own 2024 report, showcasing 659M ADA in assets. Other stories include:
* SEC’s ETF delay and Grayscale’s legal response.
* Project Catalyst Fund 14 preps for launch.
* Hydra and Babel fees advancing smoother token transactions.
* Meld’s collapse and the legal fallout via MeldGate.com.
Plus, we highlight new video resources from the Berlin Hackathon and Charles Hoskinson’s recent interviews. Don’t miss this essential update if you want to stay informed about Cardano’s rapid evolution in 2025.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:28 – What are Babel Fees?
01:56 – MLabs’ Leaner Approach: Pisa
02:24 – How Pisa Works
02:52 – Wallet & DApp Integration Goals
03:19 – Example Use Case
04:19 – Pisa User Experience
05:12 – Integration Options
06:09 – Confirming ADA Is Still Used Under the Hood
06:37 – SPO Involvement?
07:34 – How Pisa Handles Transactions
08:31 – What Users Receive
09:30 – Pisa Fees & Revenue Model
11:09 – Support for Long-Tail Tokens
12:07 – Developer Integration Effort
13:35 – Target Audience & SDKs
14:05 – Pisa Launch Timeline
14:33 – Upcoming CIP Standard
15:27 – Closing Remarks
In this episode, I speak with Ben Hart, Chase, and Luke from MLabs about Pisa – their smart contract implementation of Babel fees on Cardano. Pisa allows users to pay for transaction fees, minimum ADA, and collateral using native tokens instead of ADA. The smart contract handles real-time token swaps behind the scenes and returns a ready-to-submit transaction. No changes to the Cardano ledger are required. SPOs are involved as normal, and there’s no batching – just seamless UX. Developers can integrate Pisa with a few lines of code via HTTP API or an upcoming NPM package. Topics include:* What Babel fees are * How Pisa improves the user experience * Differences from other solutions like Aquarium * Developer integration and the planned CIP * Launch timelines and supported tokens
Pisa launches within 60 days and is set to improve onboarding for wallets, DeFi apps, and games across Cardano.
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00:00 Midnight and Bitcoin DeFi to set Cardano soaring
02:22 Massive Liquidty Injection
03:22 Trigger ADA Fueled Activity
05:31 Increased Staking Participation
06:56 Self Custody
07:55 Wallet Numbers Skyrocketing
09:06 DEX Volume Exploding
09:57 Increased Fees and Network Usage
10:31 L2 Adoption
11:35 Newcomers
12:34 Delegate to My DRep Profile
13:06 Shoutout to Members
13:26 Stake Your ADA at ADAOZ
13:55 Listen on Spotify
Midnight and Bitcoin DeFi are about to transform Cardano — and in this video, we break down exactly how. Peter shares the top 10 impacts that these two major developments will have on the Cardano ecosystem. With the NIGHT token being airdropped into Cardano wallets and new Bitcoin-wrapping protocols entering the scene, users will see big changes in how they use and interact with DeFi on Cardano. Topics covered in this episode:1. Liquidity injection from Bitcoin holders and NIGHT token distribution 2. ADA usage increase as users pay for DeFi activity 3. Growth of Babel fee systems like Aquarium and Feeser 4. More users staking ADA, Bitcoin, and NIGHT 5. Users shifting to self-custody wallets to qualify for airdrops 6. Millions of new wallets expected 7. DEX volume exploding from NIGHT and stablecoin swaps 8. Higher network fees and congestion — but also more rewards for SPOs 9. Real usage of Hydra and Mithril Layer 2 solutions 10. Newcomers joining Cardano and needing education and protection
Whether you're a long-time ADA holder or brand new to the ecosystem, this episode gives you the insights you need to prepare for what's next. Support the channel by delegating to the ADAOZ stake pool or delegating governance to Peter’s DRep profile. Learn more at https://learncardano.io.
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00:00 How many tokens will be distributed?
02:20 Do ETH Stakers in LIDO get NIGHT Airdrop?
03:11 Is Unstaked ADA Not Eligible?
04:24 Why Do I Need a New Wallet for the Destination Address?
06:39 Is ADA on Exchanges included in the Airdrop?
08:36 Centralised Exchange Support for Cardano Native Tokens
10:08 How much ADA is in the Snapshot?
12:07 How many NIGHT tokens will I get?
12:40 Wallet verifying process to claim tokens
15:23 Verify the wallet by sending a transaction to your own wallet
18:38 What about liquidity providers?
20:15 When is the Midnight Mainnet launch?
22:21 Got a question? Leave a comment.
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The Midnight GlacierDrop is finally here, and in this episode, I break down everything you need to know about claiming your NIGHT tokens.
Midnight is a new privacy-focused blockchain built by IOG, featuring two key tokens: NIGHT (a utility and governance token) and DUST (a non-transferable shielded resource for private transactions).
This episode walks through the entire claim and redemption process, eligibility requirements, and why the staggered release of NIGHT is designed to prevent token dumping.
The GlacierDrop claim is open to holders of ADA, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, AVAX, and BAT based on a snapshot taken on June 11, 2025. ADA holders receive the largest allocation—50% of the eligible airdrop supply.
You’ll need to connect your wallet to the official GlacierDrop portal when it launches and claim within a 60-day window.
After that, unclaimed tokens move to the Scavenger Mine phase, followed by a long-term
Lost & Found period that spans four years. Redemption of NIGHT tokens follows a 360-day vesting schedule with unlocks every 90 days, starting randomly within the first 90 days post-claim.
Each redemption requires a transaction on Cardano, so be ready to cover network fees.
Also, Cardano SPOs can earn NIGHT by participating in Midnight’s block production. Delegators to those pools will benefit too—so be sure to speak with your SPO.
📌 Claim Site: [to be announced]
📚 Tokenomics: https://midnight.gd
🛠 GitHub: Midnight node Docker container available
https://github.com/midnightntwrk/midnight-node-docker
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00:00 Midnight GlacierDrop Tokenomics Revealed
00:29 What is Midnight and its Cardano link
00:54 NIGHT and DUST tokens explained
01:49 NIGHT’s multi-chain role and governance
02:19 GlacierDrop, Scavenger Mine, Lost & Found phases
02:45 Snapshot date and eligible assets
03:15 Claim website and redemption overview
03:45 Token allocation breakdown
04:15 Scavenger Mine reallocation
04:44 Lost & Found second chance
05:12 60-day claim window explained
05:41 Vesting and thawing period
06:09 Full claim schedule timeline
06:37 Randomised thaw unlock
07:32 Avoiding token dumps
07:57 Redeeming in instalments
08:27 Cardano fees and grace period
08:53 Lost & Found smart contract claims
09:20 If the portal goes offline
09:44 Manual claim opportunities
10:13 NIGHT and DUST token recap
11:05 SPO and delegator token rewards
11:34 Final tokenomics notes
12:02 Outro and claim reminder
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Fluxpoint Studio is bringing AI-powered trading to Cardano with the launch of A.D.A.M, an autonomous portfolio balancing and liquidity provisioning tool.
By integrating their agentic intelligence engine, A.D.A.M can analyse real-time on-chain and social data to optimise trades. The tool launches in phases and operates non-custodially, supporting trading on platforms like Strike Finance and potentially others, such as Flow.
Find out how it works and what it costs to get started.
In this episode, Peter dives into an important development for Cardano governance: the release of a new decentralised voting tool by the Cardano Foundation. This open-source platform, accessible at voting.cardanofoundation.org, enables DReps (Delegated Representatives), SPOs (Stake Pool Operators), and Constitutional Committee members to vote on-chain using a streamlined interface.
Critically, the tool supports multisig wallets and stores immutable voting rationales on IPFS via integrations with Endmaker or custom IPFS providers. The release comes at a crucial time, as the existing community-built voting tool, GovTools, is facing funding challenges. GovTools wasn’t included in the latest Intersect budget, leaving its continued development uncertain. A 100k ADA maintenance grant will keep the tool functional for now, but future progress depends on renewed community support.
Peter walks through how the Cardano Foundation’s tool works, outlining the step-by-step process from inputting your DRep ID to signing and submitting your vote. The new interface simplifies rationale submission, removing the need for GitHub uploads and allowing users to use Endmaker API tokens or even custom storage like Iagon.
Crucially, the entire voting tool is open source and can be run locally or on private infrastructure, which ensures the resilience and decentralisation of Cardano governance. If hosted tools like GovTools go offline, users can still vote independently. This tool complements other platforms in the governance ecosystem like Tempo Vote, Governance.space, and the Cardano Forum, but it's one of the few to offer full voting capabilities.
Peter applauds the Cardano Foundation for their contribution to the ecosystem’s decentralisation and encourages the community to explore this new tool to strengthen participation in on-chain governance.
In this episode, Peter breaks down a major announcement from Iagon, a decentralised cloud storage provider building on Cardano, which has seen its IAG token spike in price following news of a collaboration with CloudCourt and advisory support from the Ford Motor Company. The partnership explores a proof of concept aimed at storing sensitive legal data using decentralised infrastructure—a key use case for compliance-heavy industries.
The solution being tested combines off-chain encrypted data storage with on-chain access control and audit trails, helping meet stringent data protection regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR. This hybrid design ensures data sovereignty (e.g. storing data within national borders), robust security, and long-term cost savings compared to traditional centralised solutions. The concept is particularly relevant for law firms and large corporates that need to manage vast volumes of confidential legal documents like depositions and trial transcripts.
Peter explains that Ford’s involvement—while in an advisory capacity—brings valuable enterprise-level perspective, especially given its extensive legal operations. This project not only validates Iagon’s use of blockchain for regulated environments, but also marks a significant milestone for Cardano in attracting Fortune 50-level interest.
To top it off, there's a teaser: a second Fortune 50 company may also be involved in the near future. Speculation points towards the healthcare sector, given the solution’s alignment with HIPAA compliance needs.
Overall, this collaboration signals the growing maturity of Cardano’s enterprise utility, showcasing how decentralised storage and blockchain can be practically applied in sensitive, high-compliance sectors.
Cardano DeFi is heating up this winter with a flurry of activity across lending, perpetuals, stablecoins, and community engagement.
Strike Finance has now opened liquidity provisioning for users, allowing ADA holders to deposit funds that fuel leverage trading on the platform. This significantly boosts available liquidity and increases max position sizes. Liquidity providers and $STRIKE stakers benefit from trading fees, with usage metrics already trending upward.
Flow, a new perpetual lending platform on Cardano, is currently holding a token sale. With 5 million ADA raised in just one day, community demand is clear. The platform promises loans without maturity dates and will enable users to use the $FLOW token for staking, governance, and pool creation. The token sale is pro-rata and fully decentralised, with a 68% public allocation.
A major proposal is also making waves—allocating $100 million USD worth of ADA from the Cardano Treasury into stablecoins, Bitcoin, and other assets to create a sovereign wealth fund. Advocates see this as a critical move to inject liquidity and kickstart Cardano DeFi. Concerns remain around sell pressure and execution, but overall sentiment seems to favour the plan as a needed catalyst.
USDM's Jillian provided valuable insight into how yield works in fiat-backed stablecoins, explaining how platforms like Coinbase offer interest through profit-sharing agreements, while issuers like Moneta Digital (behind USDM) are legally prohibited from doing the same directly. USDM needs to reach 150–200 million AUM to begin yielding returns via DeFi partners like Minswap or Liquid.
On the lighter side, SNEK.FUN continues to innovate with new community tools including live wallet-linked chat during token sales. They’re also launching 1,111 unique figurines, each signed by the artists who brought them to life—blending digital culture with physical collectables.
Finally, Peter announces a limited-edition CardanoPress Wapuu pin giveaway for anyone with a live CardanoPress-powered site. Only 25 will be made, a nod to both the WordPress and Cardano communities.
Discover how Australian crypto investors are utilising self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to gain greater control over their retirement savings. In this episode, SMSF specialist Natalia Clack explains the benefits and risks of holding digital assets like Bitcoin in your super, how to do it compliantly, and what the proposed $3 million unrealised capital gains tax could mean for your future. Essential listening for anyone serious about managing their own retirement and crypto portfolio.
We cover:
* What an SMSF is and who it suits
* How crypto can be stored compliantly within an SMSF
* What you can and can’t do with Bitcoin in your super
* The risks, compliance burdens, and audit requirements
* Why the $3M tax threshold could be devastating for some
* How to plan ahead, and whether family trusts may offer a better future path
If you’re an Australian investor serious about managing your retirement and incorporating crypto into your long-term strategy, this is a must-watch.
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This week in the Cardano ecosystem: SNEK partners with IOG, Amaru secures the first treasury withdrawal under the new governance model, and Strike Finance continues its DeFi surge with 40k ADA daily revenue. Explore how Cardano’s governance, meme culture, and perpetual platforms are accelerating. Plus, updates from FluidTokens, Bodega, Danogo, Flow, and more.
A recent court ruling in Victoria, Australia, could fundamentally change how Bitcoin—and potentially other cryptocurrencies—are taxed in the country. In a landmark decision during a criminal case involving a former AFP officer who stole 81.6 BTC, the magistrate ruled that Bitcoin should be treated as "cash" rather than property or an asset like shares or gold.
If upheld through appeals, this single classification change would dismantle the current ATO framework that has applied Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to crypto disposals since 2014. Under current ATO rules, selling, gifting, trading, or using cryptocurrency to purchase goods all count as CGT events. But if Bitcoin is legally deemed as cash, these transactions would no longer incur capital gains tax. The decision opens up the possibility of tax refunds dating back to 2019—estimated to total as much as $1 billion. It could also dramatically simplify crypto reporting requirements in Australia. The judgment is based on the idea that exchanging Bitcoin is no different from swapping physical cash (like trading a $20 note for two $10s), which is a non-taxable event.
If upheld, this case sets a legal precedent with the potential to influence not just Australian law but other countries that share similar common law traditions. The episode breaks down key details from the court proceedings, reactions from the tax community (highlighting commentary from @taxinvestaccounting on Instagram), and what this might mean for crypto users and investors in Australia. It’s a space to watch closely, as the ATO is expected to appeal the ruling. If it eventually reaches the High Court of Australia, the outcome could reshape the future of crypto taxation across the country.
This week’s Cardano update covers everything from the Draper U pitch day to major infrastructure changes like Mithril syncing and multi-language node implementations. With over 932M ADA flowing out of exchanges, speculation is growing around a possible price surge. Peter also explores Strike Finance’s liquidity growth, VyFinance’s UI upgrade, and governance changes that could reshape Cardano’s funding structure. Emurgo’s push into real-world assets via Midnight adds another layer to Cardano’s evolving ecosystem.
This episode dives deep into a huge week of Cardano ecosystem updates. Strike Finance expands perpetual futures, Fluid Tokens rolls out Babel fee infrastructure, Flux Point acquires Saturn Swap, and Iagon grows to 26PB of storage. Plus, Liquid’s lending features, Tokyo’s Bitcoin integration, and more. Essential listening for Cardano DeFi followers.
00:30 About Nils
02:38 What is RYP
05:12 RYP is Great for Governance
07:33 Platform growth
11:06 Syndicating Content
14:37 Catalyst Proposals
19:56 Connect to learn more
01:14 Bitcoin Hits $100,000
02:21 Trumps Crypto Czar
05:33 Cardano Votes Yes
07:04 Constitution Live Stream
07:26 Constitution Voting Platform
07:58 Constitution Concerns
09:57 Points of Centralisation
11:14 Treasury will still work, without a Constitution
12:26 Cardano Proves It Can Scale
15:40 Infrastructure Costs for Hydra Doom
17:48 Cardano Project Sales
18:49 $Hawk Token Scam
01:02 About Yoram
03:00 FC Barcelona
06:15 Syngenta
10:29 Plastiks
12:26 Goodwall
15:05 Insitutional Bitcoin Oracle for Cardano DeFi
17:02 Many more top tier projects
00:41 Charles Heads to DC
00:47 Charles on Bloomberg The China Show
04:00 Goals in DC
06:08 Connecting all of Crypto
06:23 Primed for Government Use
07:10 Cardano is SOC-2, MiCA & FINMA Compliant
11:39 Strategic Bitcoin Reserves
12:23 US Selling Gold for Bitcoin
13:23 Cardano's Consitution
15:15 Change Chang 2 to Plomin
15:36 Supporting Artists
Links and references
https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1859338337917759740
https://x.com/IOHK_Charles/status/1859392631933108558
Charles on Bloomberg The China Show
https://x.com/IOHK_Charles/status/1859407639291232593
https://x.com/suvasish/status/1859487884232872151\
Charles' Goals
https://x.com/IOHK_Charles/status/1859312190219862175
Cardano is Government Ready
https://x.com/StakeWithPride/status/1859306006024704395
https://x.com/StakeWithPride/status/1769008924093775879
Bitcoin Strategic Reserves
https://x.com/BTC_Archive/status/1854269562734166169
https://x.com/BTC_Archive/status/1859615578706653545
Cardano Consitution
https://x.com/IOHK_Charles/status/1859324414464323708
https://adastat.net/governances/fff0df644d328a5367212f45bab59060bde3c4091dc96c723062896fd619731400
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:13 Cardano Transations
03:36 Cardano and Polkadot
05:30 Cardano's Bitcoin Builders
06:37 Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano
08:10 DexHunter Aiming at Bitcoin
09:33 Cardano Memecoin Season
10:47 World Mobile Satellites
11:18 Big Charli3 Updates
15:25 Bringing Insurance On-Chain
21:03 $100,000 USDM Hydra Tournament
22:32 Sad Farewell
Links and references
Cardano up 110%
https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/cardano/
https://x.com/PolkadotLeader/status/1858593283406196999
https://x.com/0xMetamatt/status/1858990547010289800
https://x.com/ENCOINS1/status/1858917304060252338
https://x.com/ElRaulito_cnft/status/1858964171477451079
https://x.com/store_optimal/status/1858976540740214867
Cardano Transactions
https://x.com/cardanoscanio/status/1856386443943563541
https://cardanoscan.io/analytics/absoluteTxCount
Cardano and Polkadot
https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1858564339948458264
https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1858834309169172928
Cardano Bitcoin Builders
https://x.com/tokeopay/status/1858944763774521796
https://x.com/FluidTokens/status/1858840174349672703
https://x.com/DexHunterIO/status/1858976608797028550
DEXHunter Updates
https://x.com/DexHunterIO/status/1858575727924216184
https://x.com/DexHunterIO/status/1858948759654174722
https://x.com/DexHunterIO/status/1858605265295470621
https://x.com/DexHunterIO/status/1857868710922396125
Wolrd Mobile Bringing Satellites
https://x.com/wmtoken/status/1859008757583286355
Updates from Charli3
https://x.com/Oraclecharli3/status/1851675767928951340
https://x.com/Oraclecharli3/status/1858615095854600197
https://www.howdengroup.com/
Doom Hydra 100,000 USDM Tournament
https://x.com/InputOutputHK/status/1858846429663408158
https://doom.hydra.family/
Sad Farewell to Matthew Plomin
https://x.com/USDMOfficial/status/1858510475715383620
https://x.com/IntersectMBO/status/1858903012648825101
https://x.com/F_Gregaard/status/1858849259245785098
https://x.com/USDMOfficial/status/1858925809651638780
https://www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Matthew-Leo-Plomin?obId=33797847
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:40 Beware of Scams
02:22 Cardano TVL
03:36 Crypto Influencers Are Back
04:44 Leaving SOL for ADA
05:24 Alex Becker Recommends $ADA
07:55 Wanting Better Gains than BTC
09:44 More Cardano Projects Adopting Bitcoin
10:26 Become a Member or Delegate to ADAOZ
11:36 Cardano Memecoin Gains
12:33 Crypto YouTubers Noticing Cardano Memecoins
13:18 Minswap Gains
14:01 Learn more about TapTools
14:27 Minswap Catalyst Fund 13 Engagement Comp
16:45 Daedalus 7.0.0 for DRep Delegation
17:41 Video Tutorials
17:58 Opps I Lost 100k ADA
19:56 Other News: Liqwid Finance Up
20:10Other: Sundae Labs Working on Cardano 2.0
21:08 Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Bet on Bodega Market
22:34 Get a Hardware Wallet
24:11 Shoutout for Cattle Daddy Media
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:38 TapTools: Bridging the Data Gap
04:24 How Do Data Tools Like DEX Tools Generate Revenue
05:45 Revenue Models and Community Support
09:03 Innovative Tools and Features of TapTools
14:09 The Tappy NFT: A New Subscription Model
17:57 Future Roadmap and Community Engagement
22:35 Wrap Up
Learn more about TapTools
https://taptools.io
Comment from Fred Krueger
https://x.com/TapTools/status/1852096711885549658
Find all their Catalyst Proposals
https://linktr.ee/taptools
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:37 Potential collaborations
00:59 Charles Apology to the Ripple Community
01:44 What Ripple & Cardano have to Offer
02:35 Robinhood Relists ADA & XRP
03:17 Dan Gallagher Potential to Head the SEC
03:36 DeRec Alliance
04:38 RLUSD
05:54 Wyoming Stable Token
06:56 My Kinda Threesome
Links and references
Comment from Brad
https://x.com/bgarlinghouse/status/1856438151130107941
Apologies from Charlies
https://x.com/AbsGMCrypto/status/1855629416400887834
XRP/USD
https://x.com/Steph_iscrypto/status/1856774029949976705
Robinhood Relists SOL PEPE XRP ADA
https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1856922165788250622
Previous partnerships
https://x.com/DeRecAlliance/status/1831683573163680162
Ripple to Launch $RLUSD
https://x.com/JaromirTesar/status/1856671376276443480
Paul Baron Takes Note
https://x.com/StakeWithPride/status/1856897180591861793
Wyoming Stable Token
https://x.com/StakeWithPride/status/1856786749869232584
My Kinda Threesome
https://x.com/FinleyNFT/status/1856533105571426594
00:40 1. Charles Moves Towards Crypto Policy Writing
04:05 2. Cardano is Built for the Government
05:10 3. Cardano Extends It's Reach via the Joe Rogan Podcast
06:26 4. Cardano Self Governance
07:47 Delegate or Become a DRep for Staking Rewards
08:41 5. Cardano's Interoperability with Bitcoin
11:00 Opportunities for Builders
01:08 GOP's Bitcoin Act
02:44 Bitcoin's Impact on Cardano
05:40 What is BitcoinOS?
06:03 First ZK-proof verified on Bitcoin Mainnet
06:28 Cardano is Ready for Interoperability
07:03 Realising The Potential
08:03 Coinbureau Investing in BitcoinOS
09:07 Multisig Bridges
10:28 TokeoPay Wallet, Building on Cardano & Bitcoin
12:18 FluidTokens, Borrowing & Lending on Bitcoin & Cardano
02:19 Meld's Announcement
06:28 Why Meld didn't gain users
07:53 Bridges Blocking Adoption
10:44 Meld's Expenses
14:02 Community Reactions
14:52 Transparency on earnings for YouTubers
16:42 Accusations
17:43 Xerberus Findings
20:46 Potential Wash Trading
23:35 Arbitrage Bot?
24:29 Next stage of reporting
24:40 Learn more
25:10 Where to from here?
00:00 Introduction to Zerberos and Its Vision
00:35 Overview
03:10 Risk Rating Machine Learning
06:03 Interoperability and Partner Chains
08:20 Indexes and Portfolio Management
12:41 Cross-Chain Funds and Ecosystem Integration
16:34 The Future of Xerberus and User Experience
20:20 Partnerships and Community Engagement
21:20 Xerberus Current Nodes on Testnet
22:21 Xerberus Current NFT Price
24:08 Cross chain Liquidity for $XER token
25:01 Staking Utility
26:03 Learn more on the Token Paper
27:45 Token Sale and Final Thoughts
00:00 Introduction to Olympus Insights and Olli Education Platform
01:18 Overview of the Learn to Earn Concept
02:24 Development Progress and Public Launch
03:45 Demo of the Olli Education Platform
07:44 Monetization for Content Creators
09:00 Further Token Integrations
09:45 Partnerships and Collaborations
12:10 Integration of Learn 2 Earn with Wallets
13:26 Catalyst Proposals
13:41 Catalyst Proposals and Future Plans
16:53 Making Education Accessible
17:16 Accessibility and Global Reach of Education
17:40 Oli Mobile App
19:20 Conclusion and How to Get Involved
19:56 Learn More
01:04 Cardano Node 10.x.x is out
02:35 Plutus Cost Model Governance Action
04:29 K Parameter
06:23 Current Voting Values
07:54 Project Catalyst
09:29 Booking in to Highlight Your Proposal
09:51 Fund 13 Key Dates
10:15 Thanks
This little project is integrating Cardano and onboarding hundreds of thousands and they don't even know it.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:32 Who is beHub
01:06 How beHub Integrated Cardano
02:11 Official Announcement from beHub
03:28 Technical Breakdown
04:09 What is Selfdriven
04:41 Fund 13 Catalyst Proposal
04:54 Join the SSI Working Group
References and links
Announcement
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7252293607817125888/
Fund 13 Proposal
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/131884
Learn more about Selfdriven ID
https://selfdriven.id/
Learn more about beHub
https://behub.com.au/
Learn more about Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
MLHD operates 33 public hospitals, 12 community health centres, employs over 3,800 staff and is supported by 33 Local Health Advisory Committees and hundreds of volunteers.
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/lhd/Pages/mlhd.aspx
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:35 Eternl Access to Milkomeda
https://x.com/eternlwallet/status/1840657694790734205
02:21 Cardano Node 9.2.1 Released
https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1840923940082106728
https://mithril.network/explorer/registrations?aggregator=https%3A%2F%2Faggregator.release-mainnet.api.mithril.network%2Faggregator&epoch=511
03:56 Delegating to Retired Pools
https://x.com/HephyPool/status/1840811360869105835
05:44 Sticky ADA Delegation
https://x.com/HephyPool/status/1840811360869105835
06:49 Check for Retired Stake Pools
https://cexplorer.io/retired-delegations
07:20 Emurgo + Iagon MOU
https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1840896795779744223
08:29 Iagon Price Movements
https://www.taptools.io/charts/token/iag
08:54 House of Titans
10:07 Botty, BTC, ADA, DOGE bot trading
https://x.com/BottyTeam/status/1838229768925294860
11:25 $USDA Update: Anzens Integrates Bitgo
https://x.com/AnzensOfficial/status/1840768455831613777
https://www.emurgo.io/press-news/usda-stablecoin-strengthened-through-anzens-bitgo-collaboration/
12:04 Binance Sponsors Cardano Summit
https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1840874012383330700
https://voting.summit.cardano.org/categories
12:42 Cardano Native Tokens on Binance?
14:06 Get Your Summit Tickets!
15:02 Cardano Summit Awards
https://summit.cardano.org/cardano-summit-awards/
18:03 PyCardano
https://x.com/Oraclecharli3/status/1840585337363734567
19:38 FluidToken Governance Vote
https://x.com/FluidTokens/status/1839638297418559817
21:15 CardanoPress CIP-8 Message Signing
https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1840613260414099784
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cardanopress/
23:13 Mynth Bringing EVM to Cardano Wallets
https://x.com/_mynth_/status/1840856279910400181
24:47 DexHunter V2 Coming
https://x.com/onewisemelon/status/1840817901336474060
25:08 NEW: Bodega Prediction Markets
https://x.com/BodegaCardano/status/1840740100948271460
27:22 Charles in Buenos Aires
https://x.com/CardanoSolar/status/1838945200887984486
29:32 Intersect Annual Event
https://x.com/MauroAndreoliA/status/1840768952906994023
https://lu.ma/sps4hiiy
30:33 Intersect Board Elections
https://x.com/TheOCcryptobro/status/1840800444068872697
https://x.com/tsnnst/status/1840784970861658151
https://x.com/AdamRusch/status/1840740987041120259
https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-elections-2024/board-elections/board-seat-candidates
33:08 Vespr Wallet and Keystone
https://x.com/KeystoneWallet/status/1835665163661484424
34:15 Begin Wallet Onboarding
https://x.com/BeginWallet/status/1840760917585457511
Rumours circulated about this, and it turned out to be true. The CEO of the Cardano Foundation, Frederick Gragaard, visited NASA at their centre in Goddard, Washington, DC, as part of the education workshops for the NASA team. This partnership enhanced the NASA team's knowledge about blockchain and Cardano.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:25 Cardano Partners with NASA
02:48 Experience Cardano Academy
03:53 What will happen from the collaboration
The announcement from Frederick Gregaard
https://x.com/F_Gregaard/status/1839066407947968865
Experience Cardano education
https://academy.cardanofoundation.org/
Join the Cardano Foundation team
https://x.com/i/jobs/1832075450509926557
There have been many updates from the TokeoPay wallet team on Cardano. The team is almost ready to release the Android version of the app with native Bitcoin support.
They're also pushing their trading campaign within their wallet, showcasing the new leaderboard, which can now be made public to allow other users to copy trade against the experienced traders.
Learn how to earn more of the $TOKE tokens from trading and their ISPO.
Timestamp
00:00 Intro
00:48 Android Release
02:05 Bitcoin Integration
02:40 Earn $TOKE
03:20 Leaderboard
04:11 Tokeo ISPO
Links and resources
https://x.com/meandmysol/status/1837170173616476551
Android
https://x.com/zushanhashmi/status/1836360492593594669
Bitcoin
https://x.com/zushanhashmi/status/1838152602766524491
Leaderboards
https://x.com/tokeopay/status/1835710268287910021
https://x.com/tokeopay/status/1831346546756952154
ISPO
https://x.com/tokeopay/status/1829851642793005240
https://www.gomaestro.org/marketplace/42
Get the wallet
https://tokeopay.io/
CardanoPress Wapuus
https://cardanopress.io/wapuu-nft/
The recent Cardano hard fork brings more interoperability to Cardano to the Bitcoin ecosystem. Users on Bitcoin can now interact with DApps that have done the work to connect with Bitcoin native wallets. This allows users to start using their Bitcoin wallets to interact with Cardano DApps.
This allows Bitcoin users to explore Cardano DeFi and NFTs while Cardano DApps get opened up to an eager user base that is looking for more opportunities and gains.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:53 Wen
03:23 Current Interoperability
04:27 FluidTokens Building on Bitcoin
06:17 Getting into Bitcoin
06:59 Disclaimer
Links and references
https://x.com/ElRaulito_cnft/status/1838145789215776978
https://x.com/selfdrivenMark/status/1838121312100708701
https://bridge.wanchain.org/AssetBridge
https://rosen.tech/
https://app.rosen.tech/
https://x.com/Fluidtokens
https://x.com/FluidtokensXBT
https://app.fluidtokens.com/btc/swap
https://www.xverse.app/download
00:00 Intro
01:00 PolyMarkets
02:11 Monthly Volume & Transactions
02:46 Regulations Holding Back Crypto
03:56 Cardano's Prediction Market
05:16 Phygitables
06:38 Epoch Centers
07:36 Funding for Memecoins for Adoption
09:41 Why Exchange Listing for Adoption
11:11Support Those That Drive Adoption
11:55 DePin Drivers
12:54 End User Adoption
15:19 Dedium Creating GPU Marketplace for AI
16:46 Going Multichain, Burst the Bubble
17:57 Adoption through RWAs
19:21 Gold on Chain with Finest Investments
21:23 Tvvin w/ Tokenised Gold
22:25 RWAs with Tea?
23:51 Where to from here?
24:46 Adoption in Argentina
00:56 Cardano Foundation & Petrobras Starts
01:59 Token2049
03:02 Gaining Exposure
04:33 Trivolve Tech
05:16 USDA Seed Liquidity
06:48 Ziliqa & Emurgo
11:45 Midnight
12:41 $Night Token from Midnight
15:11 Midnight Block Validators
16:46 Tvvin RWA Update
17:49 Dave's 3D Stake Pool Model
18:31 TagDano NFC/NFT
20:25 Governance Updates
22:09 Intersect Marketing Working Group
23:20 Wrap up
Big news from Anzens from Token 2049. The team leaked that USDA will have 7-10M USD worth of seed liquidity on launch! Moneta also announced their new CTO, Andrew Westberg, and retail usage is approaching.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:01 USDA Alpha Announcement
03:13 Moneta USDM Announcements
04:37 USDM on Liqwid
05:54 Retail Coming
00:25 About Shan
03:53 What does Strike Finance have to Offer?
04:46 How does it work?
05:13 Options
05:51 Force contracts
08:38 Perpetual
12:32 Onboarding: Educating People about Derivatives
13:48 What is the competition like for this product?
15:15 Testnet progress
17:20 Wallet support
18:30 Stress testing for load
19:36 Security Audits
20:37 Open-source plans
22:37 Token Sale Updates
24:08 Legal Background
29:04 Tokenenomics & Token Distribution
32:22 Whale Holders & Governance
34:28 Final Words, Learn More
35:57 Disclaimer
Timestamps
00:13 North Korean Hackers
01:25 Cardano Token Lockup??? WTF?
04:13 MASSIVE $SOL Token Unlock Incoming
06:42 Wingriders V2 Launched
07:03 Subhandles are here
07:51 Emurgo Bringing In the VCs
09:09 Massive Buy of $MIN Tokens
10:16 Decentralised Recovery Alliance
12:12 GenWealth
12:54 Applications for Committee & Board seats
13:32 Hostky Hard Fork
14:52 No More Interviews
00:49 Who is Antler
01:22 Breaking down the announcement
02:31 Why is this important
03:58 Antler Ibex Team Experience
04:38 Contact them!
05:53 Closing thoughts
00:33 Snek.fun
03:38 Minswap Launches LBE v2
04:35 Memecoins Dominating the Charts
05:03 3UTxO Update
08:36 Leevy & Sparkkyfi
12:20 Bullish Sentiment from Devs
12:57 Subhandles
14:24 No Code Identity Solutions
15:28 Tokenized Gold is Coming
17:13 Kreate is Back
18:05 ADAOZ Stake Pool is Good Again
18:34 Channel Members Thanks!
18:59 Tutorials Channel
00:48 Scams
01:34 DEXScreener
03:29 Emurgo Changing Pools
06:56 Trezor 3 Hackable
09:01 Snek.fun
10:37 V2 Scripts
12:27 DRep Status Update
14:35 Should DReps BE Compensated
25:30 DEX Swaps Got More Expensive
28:50 CF Adds Cardano Summit to the Marketing Budget
00:40 Proof of Burn
02:00 Chang 1 done, now what...
05:56 Upcoming Protocol Parameter Change
06:42 Governance Explorers
07:23 Deregistering as a DRep
08:13 Tutorials on Governance
10:39 Being a DRep
12:04 Finding a DRep
14:15 Disruption to DApps Post Upgrade
15:28 Didn't Make It
17:10 Aiken Matures
18:11 Node 9.1.1
00:55 Genesis Keys Are Burnt
01:37 It's Official Cardano Moves to the Conway Era, Voltaire
02:13 Conversations
02:53 Node bug
04:34 Smooth For the MAjority
05:07 ZK Smart Contracts are Here
06:01 DReps Are Registering
07:09 I'm a Registered DRep
08:30 Compensation for DReps
12:06 DRep Survey
13:01 Joining Intersect
13:37 What About Me? What do I do now...
16:09 Join in the conversation
17:19 Join a Consitutional Workshop
20:31 Going to Buenos Aries
21:36 Join Working Groups
23:24 To Join Intersect or Not?
00:00 Intro
00:31 Beware of the scams
01:13 Catalyst Rewards
02:02 Chang Readiness
02:58 Working Group Go No Go Call
03:28 Flint Not Upgrading and Sunsetting
04:27 Clarifying No Treasury Withdrawals in Chang #1
05:25 Potential Treasury Usage
06:05 Will we get more governance participation?
07:28 Become a DRep or Just Vote
08:08 Increasing On-Chain Activity and Trading Volume
10:18 Adding Bitcoin to the Cardano Treasury
11:58 Lock and burn the 1.5B ADA
13:16 VyFinance / TMinusOne Lock and Load
15:04 Strije Finance Presale on Axo
15:56 Frogs on Cardano Sale
18:14 Anzens USDA
18:47 Aquarium from FluidTokens
19:58 Joiz Messaging App
21:33 Cornucopias
22:42 New YouTube Channel
23:53 Question for you
Timestamps
00:54 Current Treasury Level
01:43 3UTxO Proposal
03:10 Safe guards
04:34 Conflict of interests?
05:55 Responses to the leak
06:31 Follow up live stream
07:36 Learnings from the leak
09:07 What can the community do & Impact on ADA Price
11:55 Should I do a comparison?
12:17 Leave a comment
00:42 Hard fork date have been picked
02:23 What is coming with the hard fork?
04:02 Is everything ready for the hard fork?
07:39 What happens if SPOs haven't Upgraded
10:20 Opinions on the Upgrade
13:17 What do you think about the announcement of the hard fork date?
14:01 New Daedalus 6.0 Released
14:47 Lace Paper Wallet
16:42 UNHCR Call for Proposals
17:24 Cardano Summit Speakers
Full video https://youtu.be/Hgk7aYtTG9s
01:15 The Announcement
01:59 Setting Up a PGP Key
06:38 Using PGP for ADAMail
07:22 Creating a Paper Wallet with PGP Keys
08:41 The Printed Wallet
09:41 Alternative Key Generation Method with Kleopatra
13:37 Test & Restoring A Wallet
15:16 Securing Your Paper Wallet & PGP Key
17:23 How to Hack the Lace Paper Wallet
19:19 What do you think?
Timestamps
01:03 Doom on Hydra
06:19 Lace Bug Bounty
09:29 Digitalis Domain Name Service
11:12 Iagon Cyclone
12:53 Iagon Kliq
15:01 Rare Evo Hackathon
16:58 Finest Launches
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:30 RareEvo
02:20 Flac Finance Rebrand to Feo
06:12 Wingriders
07:29 Analytics Updates on Minswap
08:58 Chang hard fork Readiness Update
12:05 Chang Hard Fork Date
12:54 Dedium Updates & Node Research
16:37 USDM Increase
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Timestamps
00:00 GOAT Stake Pool Retired
02:01 Pokemon on Chain
03:29 Exchanges Ready for Chang Hard Fork
04:27 Begin & Open Wallet Foundation
05:51 No more Pavia
07:14 Nuvola & SyncAI
08:38 RareEvo
09:24 Lace Ready for Governance
10:49 Vespr Integrates Keystone
12:03 Genius Yield Bots
14:07 Metamask for Cardano
15:35 Will Metamask Increase Adoption
17:29 Metamask on ADA Markets
17:58 Butane Audit Complete
19:06 Mynth Update
20:38 Strike Finance Beta launch
21:21 Joiz Messaging
22:51 Prepper Coffin Bed
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I do not hold any stake in the project, including participation in private sales, presales, or future allocations. All opinions expressed in this video are solely my own and are based on publicly available information. Viewers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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Stay informed with the newest Cardano news! Discover the major milestones, upcoming hard fork, and innovative projects from the hackathon. Learn about the latest node upgrades and community efforts to strengthen the Cardano network. Like and subscribe for more crypto insights!
00:56 Epoch 500
01:52 Chang Hardfork Readiness
05:21 Cardano Hackathon Hosted bn NMKR
06:54 Response from Others
07:33 Insularism
08:54 Constitutional Committee Workshop
09:34 Atrium
11:10 Submit Your Project
12:51 Begin Wallet Push Notifications
14:11 Bands Coin 1M ADA MC
14:56 BitPanda Votes
15:56 SkyProtocol Update
16:32 What is World Mobile Up To?
17:15 Thanks for the Support
Tokenized silver is here, and CSWAP is leading the charge on Cardano! In this video, we explore the exciting launch of tokenized silver coins, how they work, and what this means for investors. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to understand a new era of digital and real-world asset integration!
Please use the timestamps to navigate this Cardano news update. This week, there has been a lot from all the projects I've been following.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:47 Cardano Node 9.1 Released
01:15 Chang Parameters
02:23 DRep Pioneers
03:00 More users looking at Cardano
04:51 ADAHandles subHandles
07:53 Begin ID
08:54 Digitalis
10:11 Ultimate Cardano Smart Contract Book
10:58 Understanding eUTXO Model & Cardano Smart Contracts
11:24 Become a Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate
12:12 Jellycubes Incubation and Marketing Services
13:23 USDM Updates
13:55 Liqwid Vote for USDM
15:48 USDM Second Highest Token in Liquidity
16:06 Nuvola Updates
20:03 Taptools Wallet Profiler
20:41 Iagon Hardware
21:56 Iagon Merch
22:11 Minswap Launch Event
23:10 VyFinance Implements NuFi Social Account Login
24:12 Empowa Liquidity Drive
26:02 Empowa NFT Marketplace
27:02 Wingriders V2
28:18 Yoroi
29:02 CardanoPress Update
30:26 Hydra
32:42 OptionFlow Update
33:24 Meld Acquires Bit2Pay
35:08 Pigg Party
37:31 Become a Member
Links and references
Intersect Cardano Node 9.1
https://x.com/IntersectMBO/status/1816491283676033133
https://x.com/AdamRusch/status/1816505319926755838
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1osTRntekCmiOrcEznSlwvPzN-cGAw-XKnmmZHNZbeok/edit#heading=h.6v14q4t5lptc
https://x.com/IntersectMBO/status/1815803527010345325
Users exploring Cardano
https://x.com/CryptoConan/status/1816504023593234896
ADA Handle Updates
https://x.com/adahandle/status/1814813591343878410
https://x.com/adahandle/status/1815022702190842297
https://x.com/adahandle/status/1815682661060583867
https://medium.com/ada-handle/ada-handle-subhandle-faq-d9d6200740f
Begin ID
https://x.com/BeginWallet/status/1811732785629135250
Digitalis
https://x.com/blinklabs_io/status/1813908678518374768
https://x.com/digitalisDNS
https://www.digitalis.domains/
Learning Resources for Cardano Smart Contracts
https://www.amazon.com/dp/8197396531
https://x.com/ElRaulito_cnft/status/1816429704221429790
https://x.com/Cardano_CF/status/1816015241156706333
https://home.pearsonvue.com/cardanofoundation?utm_content=learncardano&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Youtube
Jellycubes Marketing and Incubation
https://x.com/Jellycubes_nft/status/1815781418091548956
https://x.com/Jellycubes_nft/status/1816152225921786045
USDM
https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1816282224066715776
Liqwid USDM
https://x.com/liqwidfinance/status/1816519435110482319
Liqwid USDC APY
https://x.com/decypher_xyz/status/1814986995803840700
Taptools
https://x.com/Maxime622/status/1816377541508162004
https://x.com/TapTools/status/1816119395078529466
Nuvola
https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/1809271653710299338
https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/1811433969503682630
https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/1812899919239204883
https://x.com/NuvolaDigital/status/1805694677020295580
https://x.com/defiOnCardano/status/1816368100838649995
Iagon Cyclone Qs
https://x.com/IagonOfficial/status/1815403781804216387
Iagon Merch
https://x.com/IagonOfficial/status/1814590219405897835
Minswap V2 Launch campaign
https://x.com/MinswapDEX/status/1816100717666402681
VyFinance Social Login integration by BuFi
https://x.com/VyFiOfficial/status/1815998549282414681
Empowa
https://x.com/empowa_io/status/1816049419734880589
https://empowa.io/empowa-liquidity-drive-launch-key-details/
https://x.com/empowa_io/status/1815257744208978408
https://empowa.app/nft-collection/cardano-summit-2023/
Wingriders v2
https://x.com/wingriderscom/status/1815412030918025674
https://medium.com/@wingriderscom/wingriders-v2-features-67bf198c9635
Yoroi Updates
https://x.com/EmurgoAfrica/status/1807779931255886327
CardanoPress update
https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1816629128067780754
Projects building on Hydra
https://x.com/BlazarLabs/status/1795101284220928439
OptionFlow update
https://x.com/OptionFlowTeam/status/1814935331176673439
Meld buys Bit2Pay
https://x.com/onMELD/status/1815764854298530217
Piggy Party
https://x.com/TheAvatarNick/status/1815773324670279834
https://x.com/piggdotparty
https://pigg.party/party
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The team at Keystone sent me a wallet to try out, and I love it. In this interview, I learn more about the highly secure hardware wallet, which is continuously audited, open-source on all levels, and can even be created with off-the-shelf parts for those who don't trust the hardware. This truly is a secure piece of hardware for any crypto enthusiast.
You can get your own Keystone device via my affiliate link, which helps support the podcast:
https://learncardano.io/keystone
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:46 About Lixin and Keystone
05:55 About Leray's Role with Cardano
06:46 Key difference between hardware and regular software wallets
09:44 Never store your seed phrase in a digital form
10:49 Difference between different hardware wallets
17:47 Air-Gapped with QR Codes
21:44 Vulnerabilities with hardware devices
23:34 What is Secure Elements?
26:42 Fully Open Source
30:50 Off the Shelf Hardware
32:21 How has Keystone been involved with Cardano
33:58 Keystone is working on Ledger's Cardano Integration
35:30 Keystone Cardano Partnerships
Discover the latest and most exciting projects launching on Cardano! From innovative DeFi platforms to revolutionary NFT marketplaces, we've got the inside scoop on everything you need to know. Don't miss out on these game-changing opportunities!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:32 Pump Fun on Cardano
03:39 Strike Finance
06:21 Existing Options Trading
06:33 Dedium
09:22 Omura
10:56 CSWAP
13:10 MetaDEX
17:28 DYOR
18:24 Leave a Comment
Links and References
Call out for new projects
https://x.com/astroboysoup/status/1814428098945003819
Pump Fun for Cardano
https://x.com/TheAvatarNick/status/1814408350651895912
https://pump.fun/board
https://x.com/SaturnSwapIO/status/1814025371861336145
https://x.com/nike_hoskinson/status/1814668387458367946
What is a bonding curve
https://www.coinbase.com/en-au/learn/advanced-trading/what-is-a-bonding-curve
Strike Finance
https://x.com/strikecardano
https://strikefinance.org/
OptionFlow
https://docs.optionflow.finance/cardano-option-protocol
Dedium
https://dedium.io/
Omura
https://x.com/omurafinance/status/1745402033396396075
CSWAP
https://cswap.market/collection/40fa2aa67258b4ce7b5782f74831d46a84c59a0ff0c28262fab21728_
MetaDEX
https://x.com/MetaDEXfi
https://metadex.fi/
https://betadex.netlify.app/exchange
https://youtu.be/lNY8sdNCbNg
Stay ahead in the crypto game with our latest Cardano news update! We cover everything from advanced hardware wallets and DEX aggregator integrations to the buzz around World Mobile Token. Plus, find out about upcoming events and community records. Like, subscribe, and stay informed on all things Cardano!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:41 Tangem CNTs
03:00 Keystone & Begin Wallet
04:40 DexHunter Updates
06:44 World Mobile Token
09:47 SundaeSwap Depth Charts
10:32 Follow up on Minswap V2 Launch
11:19 Cardano DeFi 2.0 is Being Noticed
12:06 In Real Life: Cardano Dev Training
13:35 In Real Life: Perth
14:02 In Real Life: Brisbane
14:42In Real Life: Rare Evo
15:15 Siren by Xerberus
16:29 Snek Breaks Guinness World Record
17:35 Snek Exchange Listings
20:02 NuCast Music Film Festival
21:47 $USDA
This interview unveils the latest developments in the USDA stablecoin project on Cardano. Hear directly from Vineeth Bhuvanagiri, Managing Director at Emurgo and Shantnoo Saxsena, founder of Encryptus, about the challenges, regulatory hurdles, and the revolutionary partnership aiming to transform the crypto landscape.
USDA will help boost liquidity in Cardano by bringing a billion-dollar remittance industry to Cardano.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:55 About Vineeth, Managing Director at Emurgo
03:02 About Shantnuu, Founder of Encryptus
06:02 Why did USDA Roll out pause?
09:27 Remittance Use Case
13:57 Full KYC?
16:13 Custody & Control of the USD/USDA
18:17 What Countries can Mint USDA?
20:16 Custodian for the USD Assets
20:54 Assurances that Funds Are SAFU
23:29 Transparency: Proof of Reserves
26:22 Interest & Returns on Held USD in the Trust
28:04 Will USDA Bear Yield for Minters?
29:13 Future Currencies
34:07 Liquidity through Use Case
41:33 Exchange Liquidity & Listings
43:41 When Launch?
Follow socials to be kept up to date:
https://x.com/AnzensOfficial/status/1810322695621394714
https://www.anzens.com/
Learn more about Encryptus
https://encryptus.io/
https://x.com/EncryptusGlobal
Learn more about Emurgo
https://x.com/emurgo_io
https://www.emurgo.io/
Follow Shantnoo Saxsena
https://x.com/Shantnoo6
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantnu-saxena/
Follow Vineeth Bhuvanagiri
https://x.com/VBhuvanagiri
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineeth-bhuvanagiri-59b35679/
Have you been scammed in the crypto world? Siren by Xerberus offers a revolutionary way to track and recover your stolen ADA. Watch as Peter Bui explains how this tool can help you join forces with other victims and take legal action against scammers. Subscribe for more updates!
00:55 Minswap Campaign
01:44 Genius Yield Campaign
03:08 Staked Trades
04:27 Protocol Liquidity Earning ADA Rewards
05:19 What Is an ISPOs - Initial Stake Pool Offerings
06:21 ISPO Margin Fees
06:58 Boosting Your Staking Power
09:02 The ISPO List
09:31 Cerra ISPO
11:20 Tokeo ISPO
12:23 Profila ISPO
13:40 PALM ISPO
14:45 Metera ISPO
15:53 Recap & Summary
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:35 Cardano Node 9.0, Chang Hard Fork Incoming
04:22 TVL & Splash Protocol
05:01 OADA Launch
05:42 Stake Auction
06:34 Bribes for Stake/Voting Power
08:05 Benefiting from Auctioing Voting & Staking Power
08:36 Massive Inflow of USDM
09:36 Dendium on Axo Launchpad
11:18 Intersect Constitutional member-body Council
13:38 Minswap V2 Launched
14:22 Minswap Trading Rewards
15:32 USDA Makes a Comeback
16:53 Griffin: Substrate + eUTxO + Plutus
19:33 SteelSwap UI
20:28 Aquarium Babel Fees
21:46 Meld is Looking Hot
22:17 Cardano Berlin Hackathon
In this episode, Peter Bui chats with the team from Fida Finance to explore the intersection of blockchain and insurance. Find out how Fida Finance is creating transparency, speed, and new investment opportunities in the insurance sector. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the future of insurance!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:27 What is Fida Finance
03:06 Fida's Market Fit
06:56 How does it work outside of blockchain?
07:36 Off topic: Insuring Hisk Risk
09:57 Legalities of On-chain Insurance
12:10 Where to start, small steps, Pains
15:06 Only using ADA
16:16 Incentive for Funding Policies
18:17 Experience in the Insurance Industry?
19:44 What's Next
You can learn more about the project at: https://fida.finance/
You can also find the PAINS Catalyst proposals at:
MVP - https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/119677
CONCEPT - https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/120472
MVP - https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/120188
Follow them on socials.
Fida on X: https://x.com/fida_finance
PAINS on X: https://x.com/SlowingPains/
DISCLAIMER: The content presented in this video is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not directly affiliated with the project discussed and have not been compensated directly or indirectly by the project or its affiliates.
This includes monetary compensation, token allocation, or any other form of remuneration. I do not hold any stake in the project, including participation in private sales, presales, or future allocations. All opinions expressed in this video are solely my own and are based on publicly available information.
Viewers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Investing in blockchain projects involves significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information in this video is subject to change without notice and may not be current or accurate at the time of viewing. By watching this video, you acknowledge and agree that I am not responsible for any investment decisions you make or actions you take based on the information provided.
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Join us in this insightful episode as we dive into the exciting developments within the Cardano community, especially focusing on Japan. Our guest, Sarah Yun, a Cardano ambassador and founder of SoCiUS, shares her journey and the incredible projects she's spearheading. From leveraging Atala PRISM for digital identity solutions to bridging cultural heritage with blockchain technology, Sarah unveils the groundbreaking innovations that are set to revolutionize various industries. Discover how Cardano is making a real-world impact and what the future holds for this vibrant community. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more updates!
Get ready for some groundbreaking updates from the Wanchain team! In this episode, Peter and Temujin discuss the new Metamask integration for Cardano users, an exciting development in the Polkadot ecosystem, and the latest on stable assets.
Watch to learn about the new DOT to ADA bridge, the revolutionary interoperability features coming to Metamask, and more. Don't miss the alpha drops and future collaboration insights!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:53 What we need to know about the ADA/DOT bridge
05:05 Deeper appreciation for interoperability
05:58 Metamask integration for Cardano
07:27 Anastasia Labs Smart Routers
10:49 NFT Bridge?
11:28 Additional work from existing projects?
13:04 Cost for projects?
3:51 When can it all be used?
15:43 XAUt on Cardano
18:38 Wanchain Catalyst Proposals
Support Wanchain and their Catalyst Proposals
https://www.lidonation.com/sw/proposals/wanchains-cardano-bridge-audit-f12
https://www.lidonation.com/sw/proposals/minswap-cardano-defi-onboarding-incentive-program-f12
Previous Fund 11 proposal
https://www.lidonation.com/en/proposals/wanchain-cardano-from-metamask-buy-cnts-from-ethereum-f11 Learn more about
Wanchain Bridge
https://bridge.wanchain.org/
The announcement
https://x.com/MinswapDEX/status/1803797792466288918
Link to the testnet
https://testnet-preprod.minswap.org/en-US
Bug bounty details
https://minswap-labs.medium.com/minswap-v2-bug-bounty-ca5e488631f5
Minswap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Cardano blockchain, is set to release its upgraded V2 platform. Here's a detailed overview of the new features and improvements:
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:41 Testnet Announcement
01:18 Tour 01:32 New trading options
03:24 Order Routing
06:18 Liquidity Migration to V2
07:15 Market trade overview
08:31 Got try it, what do you think?
I'll take you through the process of moving assets such as $USDC from other chains such as Arbitrum to Cardano to take advantage of yield rewards and incentive programs put in place to entice more liquidity to move to the Cardano blockchain.
If you're interested in improving the stablecoin environment on Cardano, moving some of your assets and providing liquidity may be an option for you. Of course, there are risks when using bridges and DeFi, so please make sure you understand the risks and rewards before participating.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:34 The Process
05:22 Incentives for Moving
08:47 Recap & Summary
X post by Liam
https://x.com/Liiiam_wan/status/1803809686048686230
ArbiSwap used to convert USDCe to USDC
https://arbswap.io/swap?outputCurrency=0xaf88d065e77c8cC2239327C5EDb3A432268e5831&inputCurrency=0xFF970A61A04b1cA14834A43f5dE4533eBDDB5CC8&chainIn=42161&chainOut=42161&chainId=42161
Wanchain Bridge
https://bridge.wanchain.org/
Minswap DEX
https://app.minswap.org/
Join us as we dive into the exciting world of Cardano Cube, a platform aggregating all dApps within the Cardano ecosystem. In this interview, Vic shares insights on their future plans and Catalyst Proposals designed to take the platform to the next level. From creating a seamless onboarding process to supporting content creators, Cardano Cube is set to transform how users interact with Cardano.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Cardano Cube
00:29 - Welcoming Vic and Overview of Cardano Cube
00:59 - Explanation of Cardano Cube’s Role in the Ecosystem
01:27 - First Catalyst Proposal: Content Creator Hub
02:26 - Importance of Content Creators in Cardano Ecosystem
03:20 - Collaboration and Sponsored Content Plans
04:18 - Second Catalyst Proposal: Easy Onboarding Process
05:39 - Simplifying Wallet Creation and Fiat On-Ramp
07:04 - Combining Centralization and Decentralization for Adoption
07:34 - Third Catalyst Proposal: Community-Driven Content Creator Hub
08:26 - Verification and Authenticity of Articles
09:26 - Cryptographic Hashing for Article Integrity
10:52 - Impact on SEO and Ecosystem Visibility
11:47 - Conclusion and Call to Action for Fund 12 Voting
Catalyst Proposals
Cardano Cube - Content Creator HUB (Centralized Cardano Content) https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/123231
Cardano Cube Studios - Marketing & Media
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/120700
Cardano Cube - Easy Onboarding (Getting Started on Cardano)
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/120146
We dive deep into Delta DeFi, the revolutionary platform changing the way we think about DeFi trading. Learn about the key features of Delta DeFi, how it works, and why it’s becoming a game-changer in the crypto world. Whether you're new to DeFi or a seasoned investor, this video will provide valuable insights and tips on how to maximize your earnings as a high-frequency trader.
You can learn more about Delta DeFi
https://www.deltadefi.io/
Join the community on the SIDAN LABS Discord
https://discord.gg/upvwcHXPcK
SIDAN Lab Fund 12 Catalyst Proposals
https://projectcatalyst.sidan.io/
Follow Hinson Wong
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hinsonwong/
https://github.com/sidanwhatever
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:50 What is Delta DeFi
05:15 What is Finality?
07:49 Offchain Processing
9:06 Non-custodial trading
10:28 API layer
12:41 Hurdles when Developing Delta DeFi
16:57 Demo
22:57 Not for novice traders
24:39 Funding from Catalyst
27:16 Hong Kong Cardano Community
28:22 Final words
Additional Links Cardano Hong Kong
https://www.meetup.com/hong-kong-cardano/
https://forum.cardano.org/t/a-night-in-hk-by-sidanlab-and-gimbalabs/129056
MeshJS
https://meshjs.dev/
Easily build a Cardano powered website
Join us in this exciting interview with Sebastian from the Cardano Foundation, where we delve into the groundbreaking work being done to bridge Cardano and Cosmos SDK. Discover how this interoperability can revolutionize blockchain technology and what it means for the future of Cardano. From technical insights to visionary goals, get a comprehensive understanding of what's on the horizon for Cardano and Cosmos. Don't miss out on this in-depth discussion that could change everything you know about blockchain!
Join us in this exciting episode as we dive deep into SaturnSwap, the revolutionary decentralized exchange on the Cardano blockchain. Nick, the mastermind behind SaturnSwap, shares exclusive insights and a live demo showcasing its game-changing features. Learn how SaturnSwap’s order book model, faster transactions, and lower fees are set to redefine Cardano trading. Plus, discover the unique project value propositions, including project royalties and enhanced staking rights, that make SaturnSwap a top contender in the DEX landscape. Don’t miss out on this groundbreaking development in the Cardano ecosystem!
(00:00) Introduction and Exciting Features of SaturnSwap
(01:19) No-Batcher Order Book DEX: Faster Trading and Lower Fees
(06:00) Optional Project Royalties: A New Revenue Stream
(07:22) Staking and Voting Rights: Empowering Projects on Cardano
(15:10) VCs are getting interested
(17:26) Swapping with Liquidity Providers and the Order Book
(19:18) Introduction to SaturnSwap and the Swapping Process
(20:37) SaturnSwap's Unique Liquidity System with Personal Smart Contracts
(22:09) Liquidity Provisioning
(26:16) Integration with Dex Aggregators and Optimized Trades
(28:29) DEX Aggregation Feature
(29:59) Attracting Projects from Other Ecosystems: SaturnSwap's Value Proposition
(34:24) Launch Timeline
Hold on to your seats, Cardano enthusiasts! Blink Labs is working on a Go-based Cardano node that could turn the entire ecosystem on its head. This video delves deep into the shocking changes this new implementation brings and explores how it could disrupt the status quo.
Catalyst Links: https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/101352
(00:00) Intro
(02:01) Forming Pragma for Open Source Cardano Development
(08:26) Go Cardano Node, gOuroboros
(12:50) Interchangeable modules
(15:55) External devs using the Cardano Go Libraries for Interoperability
(22:12) Timelines 24:36 Collaborative efforts between Amaru & gOuroboros
(27:21) Cohesive development between teams
Don't miss out on this game-changing development! Hit the like button if you're excited about Cardano's future, and subscribe for more updates on the latest in blockchain technology. Share your thoughts in the comments below – do you think this new node could be the key to Cardano's success?
The team from Tokeo Pay are releasing their new wallet for the Cardano ecosystem. Taking queues from other crypto and finance wallets and applications, they're aiming to develop the ultimate wallet experience not just in Cardano but in all of the crypto ecosystem.
Wallets are seen as the entry point for many users and having a seamless wallet experience that allows them easily buy crypto and NFTs, trade and start on their crypto journey is crucial.
If you want to learn more about the wallet and get early access, visit their website https://tokeopay.io
If you want to stake you Cardano wallet to their stake pool and earn some of their tokens, you can find out more information at:
https://tokeo.gitbook.io/tokeo/tokeo/ispo
ADAOZ delegates get bonus tokens for staking to our own stake pool.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:17 Wallet features
06:48 Ecosystem-wide integration
08:39 Delivering on the user experience
11:58 Native iOS development, open-source & security
16:43 TokeoPay Token & ISPO
19:21 Final words
Tokenomics for $TOKEO
https://tokeo.gitbook.io/tokeo/tokeo/tokenomics
Micha and Jay from Butane (https://butane.dev) will join me in this interview to discuss their synthetic asset protocol built on Cardano. They bring new levels of optimization and innovation to the chain, with lots of exciting features and optimization for the community and Cardano DeFi.
They also discuss their upcoming Oracle solution and why they needed to build one, as well as their stance on pushing open-source development on Cardano. We also talk through their Catalyst proposals for fund 12.
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro
(04:20) How can you make your platform accessible?
(05:58) Competition and competitive edge
(07:36) Multiple actions per transaction
(09:50) Hedging 14:58 Hiccup with Lenfi Liquidations
(17:04) Butanes Oracle solution
(18:47) Butane Blaze
Catalyst Proposals
* https://www.lidonation.com/sw/proposals/blaze-plutus-data-serialisation-f12
* https://www.lidonation.com/sw/proposals/blaze-tools-for-handling-and-managing-script-deployments-f12
* https://www.lidonation.com/sw/proposals/blaze-maintenance-security-improvements-testing-assurances-for-the-blaze-sdk-f12
* https://www.lidonation.com/sw/proposals/blaze-fully-featured-ledger-emulator-transaction-builder-for-the-chang-hard-fork-and-plutusv3-f12
Alex Roose, director of Mynth, joins me for an in-person interview to discuss the state of Cardano's stablecoin ecosystem, what it will take to improve the current situation, and what Mynth has to offer to help with the current stablecoin environment.
Mynth is a unique solution to Cardano, providing cross-chain and interoperability solutions. Its stablecoin, MyUSD, can be minted on its platform and traded on various DEXes on Cardano.
To find out more, visit https://mynth.ai and follow the team on X https://twitter.com/_mynth_
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:42 Why don't we have stablecoin liquidity?
01:47 How to improve Cardano stablecoins
03:23 How does Mynth work?
04:43 Arbitrage
05:37 Staking Yields to Attract Liquidity
08:36 Roadmap, What's next?
10:27 Background of Mynth
12:32 Community Passion
13:33 Attracting more institutional investment
15:47 Future of Cardano with Governance
19:22 Final words
In this interview, Dan Friedman, the CEO and Founder of ZenGate and Palmyra, joins me to update us on the project and what has happened over the past few months.
Dan answers some important questions about the ongoing ISPO, upcoming IDO token sales and other key aspects of the project from the token utility and revenue models from the business.
You can find out more about the Palmyra ecosystem at:
https://palmeconomy.io/
You can try out and see the Palmyra App at: https://palmyra.app/
and even started trading tea and other commodities.
Be sure to read the whitepaper and other related materials to educate yourself before participating in any token sales. https://palmtoken.gitbook.io/palm-token/important-documents/palm-tokenomics
Disclaimer: I'm not paid for this interview, I am not participating in the token sale, but I do stake less than 1000 ADA to the PALM1 stake pool.
https://www.gomaestro.org/marketplace/35
Check through further documentation:
https://palmtoken.gitbook.io/palm-token
07:04 Next year at the World Tea Expo
08:17 Certifying the Product for Authenticity
13:31 Palmyra ISPO
16:11 Community support
18:32 Upcoming IDO token sale on TMinusOne
21:19 IDO with VLaunch
24:03 Token utility & abstraction of Web3
29:34 Injecting value into the ecosystem
31:22 Revenue model for Palmyra, Business Development Treasury
35:32 Network oracles
38:20 Decentralise financing with Palmyra
Guillermo from the Book.io team joins me to give us a big round-up and technical update on everything that is happening in the Boo.io ecosystem. We talk about the ideas and goals of the project, the current progress thus far and new upcoming features such as easy onboarding of users, mint on demand and much more.
If you're going to BookCon, let me know how it is.
https://bookcon.book.io/
You can find the white paper at:
https://book-io.medium.com/book-io-whitepaper-2-0-b7b3061693ce
If you want to earn more $book tokens, you can delegate to their stake pool. Search for the pool ticker BOOK.
https://book.io/stakepool/
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:42 How did you get into Cardano
10:52 Recap: What is Book.io
14:08 Trustlessness of Book.io
15:47 Banned books
20:37 Progress Thus far with Book.io
22:14 BookCon 2024
23:42 Moving compete with existing digital book platforms
25:07 Bringing in more books
27:53 Mint on Demand
29:00 Easier user experience
31:07 How many titles does Ingram have?
33:48 Ingram is the largest book printer in the world with print on demand
35:43 Stats and Analytics through book.io
37:24 Royalties for authors
38:42 Publisher analytics
40:05 Authors engaging with their readers
41:35 Tech updates: Mint on demand
45:15 When
49:18 Direct Fiat Payments
54:34 Post ITO and Book.io Stake Pool
56:54 Launch of read to earn
1:01:35 Final alpha
(04:32) Parameters & Voting
(07:09) Bootstrap phase for Voltaire
(08:55) Access all the info in parts
(10:26) dRep Voting Parameters
(11:46) Becoming a dRep
(12:54) Understanding the dRep process
(14:38) No saturation limit to dRep delegation
(16:30) Time consuming to be a dRep, monetary compensation?
(18:28) Tough job for dReps
(19:41) dRep organisations with multisigs
(21:34) Way you can vote depending on what entity you are
(23:00) Committee Min Size Parameter
(25:21) Committee member term limits
(26:29) Tough transition to Governance
(27:22) When Chang Hardfork for Voltaire
(28:27) Use the SanchoGov.tool website
(30:37) What's happening in the next working group?
(34:37) How can non tech users engage?
In recent news, if you are watching CoinMarketCap and following Cardano, you would have seen that Toncoin (TON) has flipped Cardano and pushed it into the number 10 spot. For some who are only just discovering TON, we look into how this crypto got a higher market cap than one of the biggest Layer-1 blockchains in the space. From analysis, whales hold most of TON, with the top 100 holders holding over 90% of the circulating supply of TON. This opens it up to market manipulation and wash trading.
Timestamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:38) What is TON
(1:52) TON token distribution among holders
(2:40) Tokenomics
(3:46) Wash trading & manipulation
(5:05) Vote for Cardano in the Blockchain Life poll
Cardano Whales Tweet
https://twitter.com/cardano_whale/status/1777475524513943817
Cardano VS TON tokenomics https://twitter.com/CryptoverseCNFT/status/1777488465807937687
Vote for Cardano in Blockchain Life poll
https://voting.blockchain-life.com/
Breakdown of top 100 TON Whale Addresses:
https://tonscan.org/whales
Explanation of some of the biggest TON addresses https://twitter.com/afsalesbot/status/1777974667396944132
In this episode, we dive into the world of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs), exploring three pioneering projects - Iagon, World Mobile, and NuNet. These projects exemplify the shift towards democratized digital infrastructure, promising a more equitable digital future. Join us as we discuss their unique contributions and the potential for growth and innovation in the decentralized infrastructure space.
Featured Projects:
1. Iagon - A decentralized storage provider that offers secure data storage solutions.
2. World Mobile - Aims to reimagine mobile connectivity through decentralized ownership.
3. NuNet - Provides decentralized computing power for AI and machine learning.
Additional Resources:
* Iagon Overview
* World Mobile Details
* Learn About NuNet
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/hidden-depin-gems-on-cardano/
Show notes:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-news-update-catalyst-special-1st-feb/
Search for "uniFires" in your Catalyst voting app.
Read the proposal at Lido Nation.
https://www.lidonation.com/en/proposals/polkadot-cardano-unifires-f11
Cardano needs a diverse range of nodes to power its blockchain. Relying on a single client isn't decentralised and may lead to issues in the future of a potential failure of the network.
Nodes clients created in different languages and different teams reduces the reliance on a single client, development language and team building the nodes.
Michele joins me to talk about his unique Cardano Node implementation in TypeScript.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:55 Timeline
06:41 Solo development & progress
08:39 Security
11:19 Perfromance
12:38 Use cases for a TypeScript Cardano Node
Michele's proposals for Cardano Nodes in TypeScript
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/110903
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/111634
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/110904
Check out our proposal too
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/112111
If you’re like me, you may have super fast NVMe M.2 solid state drives for your main boot up operating system on your PC but with limited space. It’s great to have a fast booting PC but large applications that quickly fill up any spare space you may have had.This means any of the applications that are installed, need to be installed on larger and slower hard drives. This is a great compromise, it just takes a bit of management.This too is the same for Cardano’s full node wallet, Daedalus.
https://learncardano.io/how-to-move-daedalus-state-folder-different-drive/
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/helios-alternative-smart-contract-language-for-cardano/
Helios is a JavaScript/TypeScript SDK for the Cardano blockchain, designed to facilitate the development of decentralized applications (dApps) on Cardano. It includes a simple smart contract language and covers various aspects necessary for building dApps, such as compiling smart contracts and creating smart contract transactions. The Helios book provides a comprehensive guide, including a complete reference of the language builtins, the Helios API, and the Helios CLI commands, along with articles to assist in becoming a proficient Cardano dApp architect.
You can find out more at:
https://www.hyperion-bt.org/
https://twitter.com/helios_lang/
Make sure you vote for their proposals in Project Catalyst:
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/112648
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/112662
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:25 What is Helios
01:55 Project highlights
02:46 Alpha drop
05:28 Resources, docs & getting started guides
08:00 Funding & Roadmap
Because users fall for these various scams that are floating around. This episode goes through all the scams that are happening at the moment and what to watch out for.
Matt, founder of Alpha Surfers joins me to talk through his project that takes funds from community minted NFTs to trade and return back to the community.
They are a community of alpha traders, sharing tips, educational content around trading, what to trade and how to trade.
Follow their channels to learn more:
Website: https://alphasurfers.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlphaSurfers
Discord: https://discord.gg/TDsvNSrpvX
JPG: https://jpg.store/collection/alphasurfersprime?tab=items
Join us in this episode of the Cardano ADA News Update, where we delve into the latest and most exciting developments in the Cardano ecosystem. 🌍
🚀 In this episode:* Linkage Finance Testnet Launch: A deep dive into what this means for the future of finance on the blockchain. * Optim Finance new features and products * Spotlight on New ISPOs: We explore innovative Initial Stake Pool Offerings, including Crashr and the Palm ISPO by Palmyra.
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ada-news-update-2023-12-12/
Navigate the world of crypto with ease in this detailed tutorial on transferring and staking ADA using Ledger Live and Ledger Nano devices. Learn secure asset management, from transferring ADA from hot wallets like Yoroi and Daedalus to staking on Ledger Live. Discover various hardware wallet options and get tips for optimizing your staking strategy. Ideal for both crypto beginners and seasoned investors looking to enhance their ADA staking knowledge.
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/how-to-stake-ada-on-ledger-live-app/
Tune into a riveting discussion with Nate from NF Devils on the significance of crypto education. This podcast delves into the essentials of blockchain learning, covering everything from DeFi to NFTs, and the impact of education on safe crypto practices. Explore how NF Devils is revolutionizing the way we understand and interact with blockchain technology. A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of crypto and blockchain education.
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/crypto-education-for-students-with-nfdevils/
Tune into a compelling conversation with Dan and Sam from Palmyra, as they discuss the latest developments in real-world asset tokenization. From their experiences at the Cardano Summit to forging new pathways in Turkey's commodity market, this episode is packed with insights on blockchain's transformative role in global trade. Learn about their innovative approaches to asset tokenization using NFTs and the future trajectory of Palmyra in new markets.
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/palmyra-commodities-real-world-assets/
Tune into our latest episode to understand Encoins, the new privacy protocol on Cardano. Learn how Encoinsis changing the game in private transactions and how you can be a part of this evolution by delegating ENCS tokens. Get insights into the non-custodial delegation process, mirroring Cardano's staking, and grasp the governance role in the Encoins ecosystem.
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/how-to-delegate-your-encs-tokens-to-an-encoins-relayer/
Join us in a fascinating conversation with Ryan, the mind behind El Paso Verse. In this interview, we explore his critique of Hollywood's model, the inception and vision of El Paso Verse, and his personal journey through the film industry. Learn about the challenges he faced in Hollywood and his innovative approach to audience engagement in filmmaking. This episode offers unique insights into the evolving world of cinema and interactive storytelling.
Fan will be able to be a part of the journey by helping make decisions, funding with book sales, sale of film slides and experiences in El Paso Verse itself.
You can learn more at https://elpasoverse.io
In this episode of the podcast, the we delve into the latest developments within the Cardano ecosystem, highlighting the introduction of Perpetuals and the growth of Total Value Locked (TVL) in DeFi. Key focus areas include the significant growth of Fluid Token, Indigo's DAO proposal affecting iUSD collateral, and the launch of TeddySwap.
The episode also covers the integration of Dex Hunter and ADA Markets into Cardano, offering advanced trading strategies like Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA).
Additionally, it discusses Yoroi Wallet's latest features, including a Fiat OnRamp and integration with MuseliSwap's DEX Aggregator, underscoring the wallet's continued evolution.
- Introduction and Overview of CherryLend: [00:00] - [01:20]
- Intro to CherryLend and its open-source approach.
- Migs' Background and CherryLend's Development: [01:21] - [05:15]
- Migs' journey in Cardano and CherryLend's technical developments.
- Technical Innovations and User Experience: [05:16] - [08:12]
- Discussing pooled lending, mobile support, and user-friendly design.
- Open Source Strategy and Community Engagement: [08:13] - [12:58]
- Open sourcing off-chain code and involving the community in development.
- CherryLend's User Interaction and Risk Management: [12:59] - [18:14]
- How users engage with CherryLend and manage risks in borrowing/lending.
- Loan Health, Liquidation, and Oracle Mechanisms: [18:15] - [24:14]
- Explaining CherryLend's loan health indicator and liquidation processes.
- Governance, Incentives, and Future Plans: [24:15] - [31:09]
- Discussing the governance token, incentive structure, and CherryLend's roadmap.
- Conclusion and Additional Information: [31:10] - [33:18]
- Final thoughts, community involvement, and where to find more information.
zkFold is a project focused on wrapping Plutus scripts for Cardano with zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). Their product, zkWrapper, takes any Untyped Plutus Core (UPLC) script as input and generates a zero-knowledge version.
Key features and benefits of zkWrapper include:
No script length limit: Bypasses the Cardano transaction size limit. No CEK execution budget limit: The original script runs off-chain, and the on-chain wrapper script only verifies the proof of execution.
* No redeemer or datum size limit: The actual data is represented through short polynomial commitments, reducing transaction size. However, public data critical for smart contract state is not hashed, maintaining the trust model.
* Private Smart Contracts*: zkWrapper allows for the creation of private smart contracts since the original script isn’t submitted on-chain.
Learn more about the platform at https://zkfold.io
Full show notes on our website:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/ada-updates-unleashed-discover-whats-next-for-cardano-18th-oct/
Deciphering Decentralized Finance - The FluidTokens Revolution. Join us today as we break down the implications of FluidTokens' integration with Milkomeda and what it means for the future of blockchain interoperability. Hear from experts and get the inside scoop on this game-changing technology.
Dive deep into the world of Decentralized Finance as we explore TangleSwap's integration with the Cardano ecosystem. From addressing liquidity challenges to unveiling innovative features, this episode sheds light on how TangleSwap is shaping the future of DeFi. Whether you're a blockchain novice or a seasoned enthusiast, join us for enlightening conversations, expert insights, and a closer look at the milestones on TangleSwap's horizon. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the complexities of the digital finance revolution!
Dive deep into the revolutionary world of CSwap on this episode! We discuss the game-changing aspects of CSwap's tier-based pools and how they're redefining NFT trading. From collaborating on unique NFT collections to integrating tokenized real-world assets, CSwap is pushing boundaries in the Cardano ecosystem. Plus, discover their futuristic visions that bridge the gap between gaming, decentralized trading, and much more.
Ready to get enlightened? Tune in now! 🎧
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cswap-revolutionizes-nft-trading-pools/
📌 Highlights:
* The innovation behind tier-based pools
* Seamless NFT swapping and its cost efficiencies
* CSwap's exciting roadmap for the near future
* Exploring the nexus of gaming and NFTs
* CSwap's upcoming token launch and ISPO insights
Make sure to follow us for more in-depth conversations on groundbreaking crypto developments!
One of the parts when it comes to building decentralised applications is the infrastructure that is required. This allows DApps to query the blockchain, get data and information that it requires and display it on a web interface. Furthermore, it allows the DApp to create transactions and interactions with the blockchain. Without this infrastructure, it makes it harder and costly to interact with the blockchain.
Maestro comes into play allowing DApp developers to quickly and easily interact with the blockchain via a Application Programming Interface or API.
APIs are common in the web development space and makes for an easy and understandable way for developers to get and push data to and from the blockchain.
Maestro has successfully launched its new series of features to allow for developers to build better and more engaging DApps.
You can find out more about the V1 release at: https://www.gomaestro.org/blog/platform-v1-launch
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:02 How were people querying on-chain data before?
03:04 Scope and features Maestro provides
05:15 Event notifications
06:55 Turbo transactions
08:31 Costs for using Maestro
09:59 Getting started with Maestro
11:17 Future plans
11:46 DeFi Analytics
13:48 Library of Open Source Contracts with Anastasia Labs Partnership
16:55 Will these smart contracts be audited?
18:04 Integration with Optim Bonds
20:37 Decentralisation of Maestro
22:48 Building on Maestro
25:28 Final comments
Catalyst Proposals
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/106445
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/105135
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/105183
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/104382
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/102983
https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/102990
Danny and Stephen join me to talk about Fund 10 of Project Catalyst and all the changes that have occured over the last few months as things have changed and improved.
Nighthawke joins me to talk about Brava, their creative merchandise store created for Web3 and NFT brands. IP is managed via the platforms allowing for project owners to earn royalties and commission from sales of products featuring their brands along with additional affiliate sale links.
This is a great partnership to between traditional merchandise and clothing retailer and the Web3/NFT space. Making it as accessible and friendly as possible for non crypto users to embrace and be a part of the growing Web3 culture.
Find out more at https://bravaland.com/
In this episode of the Learn Cardano podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Thomas Tallis, the CEO of Twin. We dive into the world of commodity trading and explore how Twin is revolutionizing the industry through asset tokenization. Discover the benefits of tokenizing real-world assets, the challenges of ensuring transparency and auditing, and the roadmap for Twin's development. Join us as we discuss the future of alternative stores of value and the potential to tokenize diverse assets.
Join me in this episode as I chat with Tyler, the mastermind behind Bitfins, a groundbreaking digital aquarium project. We delve into the latest developments and advancements, such as the shift to downloadable apps, the art style transformation, and the integration of augmented reality and virtual reality. Discover how Bitfins is revolutionizing the aquarium experience and hear about their plans for the future.
Tune in to learn more about this captivating venture and its potential to transform your perception of aquatic environments.
Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/exploring-bitfins-a-digital-aquarium-with-immersive-experiences/
In this edition, join Peter and his guest, Sven, as they dive into the world of crypto prediction markets and explore a promising platform called Foreon. Sven shares his fascinating journey into the Cardano ecosystem and sheds light on the unique features that set Foreon apart from other platforms.
Discover the power of decentralized predictive markets, where users can create and participate in markets with funds at stake. Sven explains how Foreon leverages oracles to ensure trust and automate payouts based on market outcomes, revolutionizing the way we engage in predictions.
Get insights into the advantages of a secondary market and how decentralization addresses traditional market challenges. Sven and Peter also tackle the complexities of aggregating data sources for oracles and the potential impact it can have on prediction market accuracy.
If you're curious about the future of prediction markets on the blockchain and want to explore the innovative possibilities that Foreon offers, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and expand your understanding of the exciting world of crypto prediction markets!
In this episode, Daniel provides an update on Metera Protocol, a platform on the Cardano ecosystem that allows users to invest in tokenized portfolios. The platform aims to provide exposure to various assets through different portfolio manager strategies.
Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/building-esg-portfolios-on-cardano-with-metera/
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Victor Duran about the innovative launch of his short film as an NFT on the Cardano blockchain. As an NFT owner, you won't just watch this unique short film, but you'll also have the opportunity to engage directly with Victor and the vibrant community surrounding his pioneering company, Obsidiyan. His film adopts an open-source approach, encouraging creative liberties to take the narrative even further. Users are free to adapt the plot and materialize it into various formats like prequels, comic books, sequels, music, fan art, and more. Discover the exciting possibilities of this ground breaking endeavour at https://obsidiyan.com/ Victor Duran, renowned writer-director in the Cardano web3 space, introduces "Wrath" (2021), an intriguing collection of 480 Film NFTs, each featuring one of 30 distinct digital movie covers. By purchasing the "Wrath" Digital Collectible NFT (under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license), you gain the right to adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material. Dive into the cutting-edge world of Web3 technologies and NFTs, and be a part of this creative evolution.
Latest Cardano ecosystem news update.
Your weekly update in the Cardano ADA space.
A selection of news stories and projects working and building in the Cardano ecosystem.
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ada-news-updates-2023-05-03/
Latest Cardano ecosystem news update. Your weekly update in the Cardano ADA space.
A selection of news stories and projects working and building in the Cardano ecosystem.
Show notes: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ada-news-update-26th-april-2023/
Massive news update for this week! I hope you have time for it all.
Full show notes and references on the website: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ada-news-update-5th-april-2023/
TeddySwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Cardano blockchain, designed to enable users to swap various cryptocurrencies and tokens with ease, speed, and minimal fees. As a community-driven project, TeddySwap prioritizes transparency, security, and user experience. The platform employs Automated Market Makers (AMMs) to facilitate seamless trading and liquidity provision. TeddySwap also features a native utility token, TEDDY, which can be used for governance, staking, and earning rewards. As a DEX on the Cardano network, TeddySwap aims to contribute to the growth of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem and empower users with more financial freedom and control.
Full show notes at https://learncardano.io/podcasts/teddyswap-stablecoin-dex/
Atlas is an application backend that is designed by Genius Yield to simplify the development of off-chain code for on-chain Plutus smart contracts. Some of its key features include an intuitive API for building transactions, leveraging first-class Haskell to avoid code duplication, and modular data providers for querying ledger state information.
Developers can also use Atlas to write realistic unit tests that correspond to on-chain behavior and execute integration tests against a Cardano node in a private network.Atlas is constantly evolving to stay up-to-date with the latest innovations in Cardano, such as Reference Inputs, Inline Datums, and Reference Scripts. Developers can access Atlas and get started with an end-to-end example by following the Getting Started guide on the Atlas website.
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/atlas-application-backend-for-cardano-dev/
VyFinance have been building their unique DEX platform for the last year and have now launched on the Cardano testnet for feedback and public testing.
In order to interact with the VyFinance Testnet you will need to set your wallet to "Pre-Prod".
You will also need to use Test ADA, which can be found in the Cardano Testnet Faucet.
If you'd like to learn more about VyFinance and how their DEX is unique for the Cardano and DeFi in general, please watch our various videos on the VyFinance playlist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGbA7Cb6-Ck&list=PL2fWPJCv7fcC-6tZtYqjfiMBlhs1v0XiV
Full show notes at https://learncardano.io/podcasts/vyfinance-launches-on-testnet-vyfi/
Show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/digital-identities-self-sovereign-identities-with-proofspace/
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/opshin-developing-smart-contract-on-cardano-using-python/
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ada-news-updates-2023-03-21/
Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ada-news-update-14th-march-2023/
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/alternative-decentralised-nft-gating-onlyfans-website/
I will share with you the incredible benefits of creating a NFT-powered OnlyFans website. By leveraging Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs), you can create a gated website that you have full control over, and create additional revenue streams for your adult content.
The NFT-powered model is versatile and can be applied to any membership-based website, making it a great alternative to centralized platforms such as Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee.
Rather than relying on third-party platforms, the open source tools and public blockchain available for creating NFTs allow you to take complete control of your membership website.
This means you can be free of the restrictions of centralized entities and enjoy the benefits of owning your content and controlling your revenue streams. In this video, I'll walk you through how to use NFTs to monetize your adult content and take your business to the next level.
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ecosystem-news-update-7th-mar/
Show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/dropspot-curated-nft-marketplace-built-on-cardano/
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/decentralising-your-health-data-with-immunify-life/
Find more details on our website about Teddy Swap and their DEX on our website:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/opportunities-teddyswap-itn-honey-badgers/
Ensuring that your digital life is safe and secure is the first step you should take when venturing into the crypto space.
Whether you're trading tokens or NFTs, its so important to understand what you're doing and keep your assets safe.
Kyle from EpochSec joins me on this episode to talk about cyber security, his Project Catalyst fund proposal that he embarked on to help the general crypto community stay safe and be educated in the world of ramsonware, scams, hacks and everything else around it.
Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io
You can find out more about Kyle and his work at https://epochsec.io/
You can check if your email or phone number has been pawns or been a part of a data breech at: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
Information about sim locking to protect your sim card can be found on various websites:
https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201529
Discosolaris is a decentralized universe, an experiment in a new storytelling model, and a media franchise that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. It’s powered by Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) which are used to represent people, places, events, and other things within the digital world of Discosolaris. The NFTs are also used to create incentives for community members who help build out this virtual world.
The first collection of 5777 Neo Miami citizens was released on February 8th 2022 and sold out immediately. In just two months it reached a total volume of 2 million ADA with many community incentives being spawned as well. This made Discosolaris one of the most successful blockchain projects ever launched!
Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/discosolaris-a-retro-dystopian-storytelling-metaverse/
There has been a lot of conversation and drama around the idea of contingent staking and the Cardano blockchain allowing a Know Your Customer process to be integrated into the blockchain.
This will then allow stake pool operators to gate delegation to their stake pools in order to comply with regulation. This thing is, none of this regulation is enforce or is completely defined and targeted towards any blockchain at the moment. The SEC is mainly looking into exchanges that provide these types of staking services where the consumer gives up their assets in order to earn a yield in return.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:27 Backstory
02:08 Krakens Staking Program
04:49 US Infrastructure Bill
05:54 How Does It Affect Cardano?
06:27 Drama Debate
08:01 How Contingent Staking Might Work
08:59 Should You Be Worried?
10:09 CardanoPress NFT Whitelisting
Meld is an innovative decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that enables users to borrow and lend cryptocurrency securely. Meld is built on the Cardano blockchain, providing an efficient and reliable platform for digital asset management. This project is making remarkable progress with their team, as they are about to launch their testnet phase, working on a bridge between Polygon and Cardano networks and complying with regulations in Europe to make DeFi Crypto backed loans possible to fiat currencies. Meld also offers crypto-backed loans where users can get fiat currency with their crypto collateral, as well as other products such as DeFi yield farming and staking rewards. With Meld's upcoming mainnet launch later this year, we look forward to seeing what amazing features Meld will bring to the DeFi space.
Meld is dedicated to ensure users have full control over their finances, and with Meld’s products, services and incentives programs users can easily create a collateralized debt position (CDP) with digital currency, get an interest return from lending fiat currencies to borrowers or join in reward incentive programs. Meld is making great strides towards providing individuals a secure platform for managing money on their own terms. With Meld’s upcoming launch later this year, we are eagerly awaiting what new features they will bring. Stay tuned!
Full show notes at:
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/meld-cardano-testnet-launch/
Late in 2022, the Ardana project announced that they were halting operations due to a lack of funding. This upset many people in the community who had invested heavily in the project.
Recently, rumors of a possible revival have been spreading and now it has been confirmed by a tweet from Ardana’s official Twitter account that the final amount of tokens have been distributed and that a new phase of the project can begin.
Can the project be revived? Follow the show notes and leave us a comment and let us know what you think.
https://learncardano.io/podcasts/resurrecting-ardana/
Join me for an exclusive interview with Tim and Paul Jenkins from the team behind Wizard Tim. In this discussion, delve deep into their project — an innovative NFT book minted via Book.io which tells the story of a lazy wizard who discovers that he's been missing out on life.
Minting a book on the blockchain is certainly a unique idea, but what's even more impressive is the continuous development, engagement and growth of the project.
To help them along in their writing and creative story telling process, they've brought in writer and creative story teller Paul Jenkins — whose impressive career working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel and Disney has made him perfectly suited to create amazing stories and visuals for Wizard Tim fans!
With his addition to the team, there is no doubt that Wizard Tim will continue to reach greater heights than ever before!
- You can find out more about the project at: http://bit.ly/3DZywEm
- Follow the project on Twitter: http://bit.ly/3XnjYFE
- You can also find out more about Paul Jenkins by following his Twitter account: http://bit.ly/3YJ6yEZ
Austin from AnetaBTC joins me on this episode provides us with an update on the AnetaBTC, the protocol that will be deliver wrapped BTC to Cardano and Ergo blockchains.
Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/ep056
Greg and Glen from the Empowa team join me in this episode to update us on the project, their current fundraising to get more capital to build homes and provide housing under their lease-to-own agreements to happy new homeowners.
You can get to the full show notes at https://learncardano.io/ep055
You can find all the links and references on your website at:
https://learncardano.io/ep054
ReachMeta verse is building the Metaverse platform for other metaverse projects.
Suppose you're wondering which metaverse platform to play around with and what to spend all your time and effort on. In that case, this one might be worth looking into, especially if you're a metaverse project trying to build a community and metaverse project itself.
These guys take away all the complexity of infrastructure and development engines and provide that all for you with their cloud-hosted metaverse platform.
You can use their platform to build your own metaverse like you would build your own website using Squarespace, Wix or WordPress.
You can find all the links and references on your website at:
https://learncardano.io/ep054
In this interview, I chatted with the Fluid Token team. Their platform allows you to take out decentralised finance (DeFi) loans and use your non-fungible tokens (NFT) as collateral for those loans.
Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/ep053
Shawn and Luke from the Profila team join me to talk about their platform, which they've created to put your data and privacy back into your hands. They're making a platform that is more appealing to businesses that the current massive data mining setup that advertisers go through at the moment to have a complimentary and tailors ad experience for its users.
Read the full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/ep052
I chat with Logan and Justin from Clarity Protocol about DAOs or Decentralised Autonomous Organisations and the tooling they are building to make it easy for any project to start a DAO within a few clicks.
You can find all the show notes at https://learncardano.io/ep051
The Ardana ISPO has been going on for a while but we can't seem to claim our $DANA tokens. In this episode I look into what has happened and when we could expect to get our tokens by claiming them through DripDropz.
All links and references can be found at: https://learncardano.io/ep048
In this episode, I chat with Josh Stone from Book Token just before the launch of their platform and the mint of their first NFT book.
Check out all the show notes at https://learncardano.io/ep047
Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/ep046
Ashish from Flac Finance joins me to talk about their 'RealFi'project that they are working on that works closely with regulators to make DeFi loans possible. Users can deposit crypto assets into their accounts and receive fiat currency, opening liquidity for the users.
I break down all of the Initial Stake Pool Offerings that I've found this month and give you an update on a few others. If you like the simple mechanics of an ISPO where you can delegate to a stake pool and earn the rewards from multiple projects, then this one is for you.
Full show notes at https://learncardano.io/ep045
Updates and new features from the Minswap team, a decentralised exchange built on Cardano. Full show notes at https://learncardano.io/ep044
I chat with Liam and Kaaran from WingRiders, a decentralised exchange built on Cardano, to get a full update from the team to find out what has been happening with the platform and what is coming up with their IDO and token generation event.
Find out more and comment on our new website at:
https://bit.ly/3bLkATp
Cardano news updates from the community. I look at Carp, a new database tool from DCSpark, a new partnership with Flac Finance and MinSwap and a few other projects building on the Cardano blockchain.
Full show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep042
I look at all of the airdrops, token distributions and Initial Stake Pool Offerings that are happening or are ending at the moment to see what we can get in on.
Everything from the free token distributions for staking to a pool, to new token distribution platforms like DripDropz and TosiDrop. I also look at some ISPOs that have ended gracefully and some not so gracefully.
You can watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0-JOg30ogf0
and get all of the reference notes at: https://cardanode.com.au/ep041
Seedstars in collaboration with the Financial Times Talent (FT Talent), Project Catalyst and Cardano are holding a pitch competition to gather the best of the best projects working in emerging markets around the world.
Projects at any stage of development will be able to get their ideas and concepts in front of the Seedstars group of companies to be able to access an array of mentors, advisors, resources and potential funding to help seed, growth and accelerate their projects.
Applications close on the 31st of May 2022. There is limited time to enter the competition. It is open to all businesses that are creating and building in emerging markets around the world.
Find out more about the pitch competition:
https://bit.ly/3Glk9KU
Submit your application:
https://bit.ly/39SxxKi
Full show notes at:
https://cardanode.com.au/ep040
Cardano news updates and the interview with CTO Dr. Lars Brunjes & marketing manager Bartosz Antoniak join me to talk all about Genius Yield.
Show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep039 (yet to be updated)
In this episode, we look over all the possible strategies to earn as many $Sundae tokens as possible once the SundaeSwap Decentralised Exchange
Show notes will be at https://cardanode.com.au/ep038
We look at:
- Doing nothing
- Delegate to the ISO pools
- Provide Liquidity
- Delegate and Yield Farm
- Purchase Tokens for Yield Farming
- Delegate, Yield Farm, and Rebalance and Compound Your Rewards
- Arbitrage Opportunities
- Risks
This week we look back at the basics and get an understanding of what is an initial stake pool offering.
Cardano News updates.
A lot has happened in the Cardano ecosystem with many projects launching on the Cardano Testnet along with Initial Stake Pool Offerings ending.
Find out everything that has happened and stay up to date with the latest developments at https://cardanode.com.au.
- Milkomeda move a step closer to Testnet
- IOG launch the ERC20 converter on Testnet
- SundaeSwap Price Discover Mechanism, the Taste Test
- ADAHandle BETA Sale
- CardaHub Marketplace on Testnet
- Meld ISPO is officially over
- Dual Leaders Situation
- Claymates in Times Square
- Ronin Project CNFT drop using our Cardano Press
- MinSwap FISO claim started
Cool CNFT Projects
- https://www.reforestnation.com/
- https://www.threefoldbold.io/
- https://twitter.com/BookMasha
Full show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep036
Chapters
(0:00:00) - Intro
(0:01:24) - Milkomeda
(0:04:49) - ERC20 Converter
(0:06:50) - SundaeSwap Taste Test
(0:11:28) - ADAHandle
(0:12:23) - Cardahub Marketplace
(0:14:07) - Meld ISPO Over
(0:16:10) - Dual Leaders
(0:20:06) - Claymates in Time Square
(0:20:36) - Ronin NFT Drop
(0:22:03) - MinSwap FISO Claim
(0:22:47) - NFT Projects to Follow
(0:24:33) - Outro
Will Woodall joins me to talk about his AI art project called Entheos Art AI.
He talks about how he's using AI to generate thousands of stunning images to form this collection of AI art pieces.
You can learn more about the project at:
https://www.entheosart.com/
https://twitter.com/EntheosAi
Join their Discord:
https://discord.gg/dFSxqmRB
Long Le from CardaHub joins me on this episode to talk about the new platform that they are building out that will to mint Cardano NFTs directly on the blockchain with smart contracts.
Full show notes at:
https://cardanode.com.au/ep034
Video interview:
https://youtu.be/-Az_lsYxlak
Video tutorial on how to mint on CardaHub:
https://youtu.be/it_g9iih20M
Yow joins me on the podcast to talk all about tokens. What is a security token and how that differs from a utility token? Why it is important to distinguish between the two.
We also look at how regulation in USA defines tokens as securities with the famous Howey test.
We also look at Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) and what that might look like in the future of business organisations.
Don't forget to vote for us on the SundaeSwap ISO. Full details on our website in regards to how to vote: Only half a day left from the release of this podcast:
https://cardanode.com.au/sundaeswap-iso-complete-guide-sundae-tokens/
Send 2.207 ADA to yourself. Send it to your own wallet to vote!
Full show notes at:
https://cardanode.com.au/ep033
In this episode, we have a big news update of various new stories that have happened over the past few weeks that hasn't been touched or talked about in detail.
- Cardano network congestions,
- Bitcoin ETF,
- Australian ETP,
- Tokhun.io smart contract marketplace,
- Matrixswap, CardWallet partnership
- MinSwap tax implications
- Ardana 10M capital raise
- Bondly Partnership with IOG
- Project Calatyst Fund 6 Funded!
Show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep031
This week we look into how you can create, list to sell and market your Cardano NFT (CNFT) artwork.
If you've ever wanted to know how it all works, this is the episode for you.
Show notes at:
https://cardanode.com.au/ep028
This week we look at the rundown and overview of the Cardano Summit 2021. There were many announcements, partnerships and news updates that it took a lot of time to take it all in and decompress all the information.
You can find all the show notes for this episode at https://cardanode.com.au/ep027
Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/CVB8WZ5ZHe
Tell us what was your favourite announcement from the Summit! What did I miss that you think I should cover?
Don't forget to vote in Project Catalyst.
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This week we look at the Cardano ecosystem and find out who is actually building on Cardano right now.
I also have an interview with Chris Swenor, the Co-founder and CEO of Reach Platform, a programming language for blockchain smart contracts that is platform agnostic. Developers can get started building smart contracts with minimal work and knowledge of the core fundamentals of the blockchain and start writing smart contracts and deploying.
Read all of the show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep025
Meeting notes to come, its midnight and I haven't slept much over the last few days.
https://cardanode.com.au/ep024
In episode 22, we looked into how much ADA you need to retire. For some people, it still seems impossible to get enough ADA soon enough to retire and it bought up a lot of questions and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).
We'll be covering options and ideas in regards to how you can possibly earn more ADA, from selling Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to selling products and services for ADA.
This idea is a transfer of ADA wealth and assets around the ecosystem from one user to another.
Show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep023
Can you earn a living or retire from staking rewards on Cardano? This week I look at different strategies in how to earn more from ADA.
In the 80s, interest rates were high and it was easy to save money and earn interest from a savings account or long term deposit. Those days are now gone with negative interest rates in some countries.
Holding and staking ADA on the other hand will give you a solid 5.5% return on ADA as it is writing into the protocol.
I also talk about other methods of earning rewards from other projects and protocols on the Cardano blockchain from DeFi and DEXes.
Read all the show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep022
In this episode, I look at best practices when securing your online life for crypto assets. Taking responsibility for your own security is the most important aspect when starting to buy and store crypto.
I go through various tips for securing your wallets, seed phrases, email accounts, two-factor authentication, secret answers and general exchange security features.
Knowing all this will ensure you're as secure as possible online.
Lastly, I have Professor Nick Nikiforakis join me on an interview to talk about online Cardano scams. These scams are all over the Internet and YouTube promising to double your ADA after you send ADA to them.
You can watch the YouTube interview at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xZGQVI8lXg
Full show notes and resources from this podcast episode at:
https://cardanode.com.au/ep021
Antonia Lorenz from Waya Collective joins me on this episode to talk about her idea and concept of unifying African manufacturing to create ethical fashion for developed countries around the world.
Antonia places to have a decentralised manufacturing process where small business entrepreneurs can combine their manufacturing power to fulfil larger overseas orders of ethical fashion.
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Cardano is Moves Closer Towards Smart Contracts
With Alonzo White, the second stage of the smart contracts roll out for Cardano being successfully forked on Testnet, we are seeing more and more users being onboarded in a controlled and steady-state, with currently 100 people executing smart contracts on Testnet. This number should double by the time the Alonzo White phase is complete and the teams move on to the Alonzo Purple phase. This slow and steady approach ensures that there are no configuration issues or scalability issues of the network.
In one of Charles Hoskinson's latest live updates, he mentioned that there are a few things that are needed to get to the Alonzo hard fork event.
Fully operating node, which has occurred and,
a fully integrated wallet backed, which should be finished next week. The Daedalus wallet will be connected and hopefully be ready by September 10th.
Once these two factors are checked, then the final count down to a hard fork can start.
The remaining development required isn't related to the hard fork combinator event of the blockchain but relates to the infrastructure that developers will need to work and run their applications on the blockchain.
The Plutus Application Backend is the infrastructure for the developers to roll out smart contracts and decentralise applications easily.
Charles mentioned that the hard fork event could be late August or early September with a possible date of August 31st as the potential launch date.
Users will be able to run smart contracts at this point but the parallel development of the infrastructure for the Plutus Application Backend will most likely continue after this point to have a better environment for developers to build and deploy applications on. Some developers and teams already have tooling and code ready to deploy.
At the moment more and more developers are coming into the Alonzo environment and testing for bugs, reporting and improving the entire infrastructure. We'll see more iterative improvements along the way as more integration partners come on board.
The rollout for Alonzo is a lot easier and smoother than Shelly rollout.
August is crunch time for the teams working on Alonzo and the rollout of smart contracts. Good luck to the teams.
FUD Ethereum Maxis
Ethereum users defend their investments creating fear and doubt in the Cardano ecosystem.
Etherum is struggling to change to proof of stake will it happen? One day I'm sure.
With issues from lost keys to a stake pool to costs and difficulty of moving to PoS.
More Wallets Are Being Developed
Wallet integrations for dApps including Daedalus are in the works.
Semantic web 3 wallets will also be needed to power a lot of the decentralised finance applications that I've been reviewing over the last month.
Wallets like Nami wallet, which I've done a quick review on and the upcoming release of the new Yoroi wallet will enable users access to these apps to interact with the blockchain.
We also have a review on wallet setups for the upcoming dApp earn of Cardano.
If you want to learn more about some of the new upcoming dApps that are on the blockchain see our previous episodes:
Ep018
Ep017
Ep016
Ep015
US Infrastructure Bill with a Side of Crypto Tax
US congress looks at passing a new infrastructure bill, and also slip in a major crypto tax to raise an extra 30B in tax revenue in the country. Unsure where that number comes from.
Scams
Twitter Scam Bot https://twitter.com/cardanoPhishing
Watch my scam video on YouTube
Novellia Calls It a Day
In a recent post from the Novellia team, they announced that one of their core developers have decided to move on. As a result, they have been trying to meet the shortfall in resources by working more over time but unfortunately, it wasn't sustainable.
As a result, the team have decided to release all they had on open source Github repositories and call it a day.
I wish the team all the best and hopefully will see more from the founders in the future as they start working on other things. If you've delegated to their stake pool you will need to move your delegation to another pool.
Partnerships Galore
Occam + Emourgo
SundaeSwap & Liquid Finance
Meld Security Tools
PlayerMint + Retro Pool Holding a Rocket League Tournament
Pool Round-Up
Since Fed 22nd the pool has gone from 1000 ADA to 10.6M in 5 months. That's doing ok.
The VyFi team join me on this episode to talk about their hedge fund and DeFi platform where they are combining the world of traditional finance with the world of decentralised finance and fintech.
The VyFi team have formed partnerships with AI developer, Propella.AI and have hired a team of PhD Haskell developers from Imagine.ai to build their platform.
Find out more about their project at https://cardanode.com.au
A few news items this week: MinSwap annouces a Fair Initial Stake Offering and a new wallet is released called Nami Wallet for Cardano.
I break down all the concepts around decentralised exchanges, I explain what an automated market maker is, how decentralised exchanges differ from centralised exchanges, what liquidity pools are, impermanent loss, slippage, and how you can benefit from liquidity mining.
Full show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep016
I also chat with Chris from Mirqur, a mathematically driven decentralised exchange built on Cardano.
I chat with Ken Olling from Meld who is building a decentralised finance bridge between the crypto world and the fiat currency banking world.
Meld is a project that is worth keeping an eye on. Being able to borrow against your crypto assets and to be able to enjoy the freedom of 'spending' fiat currency without needing to actually sell your crypto.
Watch the full interview with Ken about Meld on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIEjQhZ5u9Q
Follow the Meld Project and get in on the ISPO:
https://meld.com
Read all of the show notes for this podcast at:
https://cardanode.com.au/ep015
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Long Nguyen joins me on the podcast to talk about the Decentralised Exchange that he is working on called MinSwap. You'll able to trade various cryptocurrency pairs on the exchange without needing to give up your keys or the control of your assets.
You can find out more about Minswap.org
You can find all the show notes for this podcast episode at https://carrdanode.com.au/ep014
In this podcast episode, I bring in Martina, my partner to talk about all the concepts around blockchain and Cardano that we have covered in the last 12 episodes of the podcast.
Martina is a long time holder of various cryptocurrencies and knows very little about Cardano, Proof of Stake, DeFi and other concepts that have evolved int he crypto space over the last 3 years.
Martina asks the questions and break down all the concepts until the penny drops and the concepts all sink in.
Leave a comment and let us know if you want Martina on the show more often to ask some of the questions that I would normally gloss over as I assume you all already know.
https://cardanode.com.au/ep013
Will from Rektangular Studios joins me to talk about their development platform, Novellia. It is currently in Fund 4 of Project Catalyst which is almost ready to be voted on.
Will takes us through the project and what they're trying to achieve with their platform which will allow developers to build NFTs in-game and allow for NFT marketplaces for their games. This will create a residual income from their games allowing for more development.
Game development is hard with various marketplaces such as Apple and Google taking a large chunk of profits.
Listen to this episode to find out how Novellia will solve this problem using Cardano and blockchain as a solution to create new in-game economies.
https://cardanode.com.au/ep012
In this episode, I cover all the details in regards to fees when delegating to a pool, or making a transfer of ADA from wallet to wallet. I cover the details of these fees and where all the ADA goes.
I also am joined on the podcast with MermADA to talk about her experience with running a Cardano stake pool and mining Eth.
Find all the show notes on our website: https://cardanode.com.au/ep011
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I talk about the latest Cardano360 update all about the upcoming Cardano Hard Fork Alonzo. All of the smart contract features of Cardano are being rolled out over the next 90 days. The count down is on.
I also have Maria Carmo back on the podcast to continue our interview and talk about Lovelace Academy and the Project Catalyst from the view of a proposer going through the process.
In this episode, we take a step back and do a deep dive into the basic concepts of staking on the Cardano blockchain and understanding how rewards work.
After running a Cardano Meetup the other week, it is clear that the idea and concepts around staking are still foreign to a lot of newcomers to cryptocurrencies and the basic groundwork needs to be laid out before other concepts and ideas can be worked on. With a room filled with 15 Cardano enthusiasts, we aimed to chat about security and NFTs but it was clear that one of the main concepts around Cardano staking and Proof of Stake needed to be discussed.
Full show notes at: https://cardanode.com.au/ep009
What is a Cardano Ambassador, Maria Carmo joins me on this podcast episode to answer just that and how you can become an Ambassador yourself.
Maria joins me on the podcast episode to tell me about her story, how she contributes to the Cardano community as a non-tech person.
Video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrCyLqvG170
Read the full show notes at: https://cardanode.com.au/ep008
Setting up a stake pool is relatively easy for anyone that has general computer skills when it comes to setting up servers. The harder side is the daily maintenance, updates, security marketing and managing the stake pool.
Casey Gibson joins me on the episode to talk about everything you need to know when it comes to managing a Cardano stake pool. There is plenty of content around setting one up but not what comes after.
Casey and I talk about, performance, backups, upgrades and marketing your Cardano stake pool.
If you've just set up a pool, then this is the episode for you.
Video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpCA5k_Fl9c
Full show notes: https://cardanode.com.au/ep007
In this episode, I talk to Bas Mons, a stake pool operator from the Netherlands. We talk about why you should delegate your ADA to a stake pool rather than keeping it on an exchange.
We touch on some topics and issues that small stake pools have when starting and how delegates can help these pools while also helping charities and missions at the same time.
Full show notes at: https://cardanode.com.au/ep006
Video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPIpurPJkHY
Regulation in the blockchain space. I have a conversation with Jamie Zammitt from Gibraltar in regards to regulation and how the Digital Ledger Framework has created a strong and attractive industry in Gibraltar.
I look into Charles Hoskinson's live video on YouTube where he talks about BitLicense and the possible upcoming regulation by the US Government in regards to the cryptocurrency space.
Full show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep005
A look at non-fungible tokens on Cardano, what they area, how they are created and an in-depth chat with Patrick Tobler about NFT-maker.io, a simple website for creating NFTs on Cardano.
You can find all the show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep004
This week we look at Project Catalyst and Cardano's on-chain governance and treasury system. What it is and how it works compared to other blockchains.
Full show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep003
This week we take a look at the difference between Proof of Work that is used on blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum and compares that to Proof of Stake which Cardano uses. We also have an interview with an eco-minded stake pool operator from New Zealand name Mat talking about his stake pool, EcoPool.io.
Full show notes at https://cardanode.com.au/ep002
This podcast is aimed at everyday user. The ones that may have heard of Bitcoin and have a general understanding about it and want to learn more about other blockchains such as Cardano. I plan to break down how it works, projects that are using Cardano, engage with other community members and leadership from the Cardano Foundation and IOHK themselves as it grows over time. I'll be looking into community proposals for Catalyst and run through how-to guides around everything to do with Cardano.
This episode we look at the March Cardano 360 event and explain the difference between Daedalous and Yoroi wallets to help you choose an appropriate wallet.
We also have a special give away of a Capsule from CryptoSteel as a give away for the launch of our podcast. Listen to find out how you can enter.
Full show notes at: https://cardanode.com.au/ep001