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.TakeawaysThe 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."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cardano's Domain Name Initiative02:48 Understanding ICANN and Top-Level Domains06:09 The Importance of Intellectual Property in Domain Names08:58 Integrating Web2 and Web3: The Handshake Project11:53 Building Trustless Systems with Smart Contracts15:06 Comparing Web3 Domains: Handshake vs. Unstoppable Domains17:58 Community Engagement and Future ProspectsDISCLAIMER: 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.🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq8FhvxET2k Subscribe to the audio podcast:🔗 https://bit.ly/learncardano-spotify 🔗 https://apple.co/3jEPM8C 🔗 https://learncardano.io/ Follow on Social:🔗 https://x.com/learncardano 🔗 https://facebook.com/learncardano
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Scavenger Mining: Midnight GlacierDrop Phase 2
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.TakeawaysPhase 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Midnight Updates02:53 Scavenger Mining Explained05:48 Centralized Exchange Support for $NIGHT Tokens08:34 Earning $NIGHT Tokens through DelegationDISCLAIMER: 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.🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq8FhvxET2k Subscribe to the audio podcast:🔗 https://bit.ly/learncardano-spotify 🔗 https://apple.co/3jEPM8C 🔗 https://learncardano.io/ Follow on Social:🔗 https://x.com/learncardano 🔗 https://facebook.com/learncardano
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Decentralization vs. Centralization in Crypto Markets
SummaryIn 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.Chapters00:00 Current State of Crypto Markets and ETFs02:50 Institutional Interest and Market Manipulation05:59 Bitcoin DeFi and Cardano's Role09:08 Decentralized Domains and Web3 Integration12:02 AI in Trading and Automation14:54 Gaming and Crypto: Cornucopius to Infinity Rising17:48 Stablecoins and Cardano's Sovereign Wealth Fund21:07 Onboarding Users in Crypto23:54 NFT Customization and Community Engagement27:08 Closing Thoughts and Community SupportTakeawaysCrypto 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.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.🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq8FhvxET2k Subscribe to the audio podcast:🔗 https://bit.ly/learncardano-spotify 🔗 https://apple.co/3jEPM8C 🔗 https://learncardano.io/ Follow on Social:🔗 https://x.com/learncardano 🔗 https://facebook.com/learncardano
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Cardano Weekly: Hydra Live, STRIKE Heats Up, Surf Levels Up
00:00 – Intro & Channel Update00:45 – Moneta Account Compromised (USDM Scam Warning)02:03 – Cardano Foundation x MiCA Alliance Partnership02:45 – Cardano Card by Omogo04:42 – Hydra 1.0.0 Released: Cardano’s Layer 2 Goes Live06:36 – VyFinance V3 Upgrades to Plutus V3 Contracts07:58 – Strike Finance: ADA Rewards & DeFi Dominance09:47 – Surf: Borrowing and Lending with One-Click Leverage11:18 – Pulse Coming Soon (Pendle on Cardano)13:15 – Splash & DexHunter Partnership14:19 – Charles Hoskinson on Crypto Banter15:14 – Cardano Summit Berlin Incoming + Free Ticket Guide18:17 – Iagon Cyclone DePIN Devices Shipping19:47 – Wrap Up & Support the ChannelIn 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.Thanks for watching. Like, subscribe, and consider becoming a channel member to support sustainable production. Links below to everything mentioned.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.🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq8FhvxET2k Subscribe to the audio podcast:🔗 https://bit.ly/learncardano-spotify 🔗 https://apple.co/3jEPM8C 🔗 https://learncardano.io/ Follow on Social:🔗 https://x.com/learncardano 🔗 https://facebook.com/learncardano
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Surf Lending: Simplifying DeFi Borrowing and Leverage on Cardano
🎧 Surf Lending Interview – Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Welcome and overview of Surf Lending on Cardano01:00 – Phil’s background in crypto and running a Cardano stake pool03:50 – How Surf was founded and its connection with Bodega05:20 – What makes Surf different from other lending platforms08:10 – Isolated pools explained and how they reduce risk10:00 – Borrowing with native assets and adding collateral13:30 – Supplying ADA for higher returns16:20 – One-Click Leverage: simplifying DeFi looping19:50 – Future upgrades: repay with collateral & short positions23:10 – Meet the Surf development team and advisors26:00 – Bitcoin DeFi and partnership with Sundial Protocol28:00 – How to join and use the Surf platform31:20 – Closing thoughts and final thanksIn 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.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.🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq8FhvxET2k Subscribe to the audio podcast:🔗 https://bit.ly/learncardano-spotify 🔗 https://apple.co/3jEPM8C 🔗 https://learncardano.io/ Follow on Social:🔗 https://x.com/learncardano 🔗 https://facebook.com/learncardano
The Learn Cardano Podcast is about the Cardano blockchain and all its aspects, from staking, stake pool operations, smart contracts, and coding in Plutus to voting in Project Catalyst. If you have heard about Bitcoin and Ethereum but haven’t heard of Cardano, this podcast is for you. We’ll have news updates from the project, interviews with key Cardano leadership, community members, stake pool operators and step-by-step how-to guides to understand aspects of Cardano better.Subscribe and leave us a 5-star review. Find all of the show notes at https://learncardano.io.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.🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq8FhvxET2k Subscribe to the audio podcast:🔗 https://bit.ly/learncardano-spotify 🔗 https://apple.co/3jEPM8C 🔗 https://learncardano.io/ Follow on Social:🔗 https://x.com/learncardano 🔗 https://facebook.com/learncardano
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