Learn Cardano Podcast

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 Fusio...

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 highli...

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 C...

Summary 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, us...

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 Levera...

🎧 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...

[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...

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 – Pis...

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 S...

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 verif...

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 proce...

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 potenti...

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...

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 c...

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 be...

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. Essentia...

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. DISCLAIMER: This content is for inform...

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 an...

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 an...

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 an...

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 an...

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 an...

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 an...

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 singl...

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 fun...