The KelpDAO exploit has become more than a single incident. In Peter’s breakdown, it’s a stress test for the wider DeFi stack, exposing how quickly liquidity can flee when one weak link is pulled. What started as a hack around a cross-chain setup quickly spread into a broader confidence shock…
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Partner chains are becoming a major part of the Cardano ecosystem, allowing new blockchains to launch with their own custom features while still tapping into Cardano’s security and decentralisation.
Built using Substrate from the Polkadot ecosystem, these chains can optimise for speed, cost, and specific use cases like privacy, AI trading, or decentralised storage.
Projects like Midnight, Materios, and Vola Network are already pushing this forward, showing how applications can scale more efficiently by running on their own dedicated chain while still connecting back to Cardano.
It’s a powerful trade-off – slightly more centralisation in exchange for performance and flexibility – and we’re now starting to see real-world use cases emerge.
Learn how to generate DUST on Midnight using a Lace wallet, from wallet registration and NIGHT setup through to pairing and signing the transaction. Peter also explains the dual-token model and the security checks you should make before you confirm anything.
Nuvola’s Raul explains why the project is moving from a Deepin aggregator model to its own Vola Network infrastructure. The episode covers digital sovereignty, privacy, user-friendly onboarding, and the case for keeping cloud value inside local economies.
Midnight is live, and this episode breaks down what the launch means for Cardano, privacy, and the builders already shipping on the network. From ShieldUSD, FluidTokens to Nocy, Peter covers the projects, tools, and infrastructure shaping the next phase of the ecosystem.
Banks don’t just want speed — they need privacy, compliance, and protection from front-running. Here’s why Ethereum and Solana fall short and where Cardano and Midnight step in.
On March 18, 2026, real Bitcoin was beamed to the Cardano blockchain as a native token — no bridge, no wrapping, no custodian. The Charms protocol uses recursive zero-knowledge proofs to move assets trustlessly between Bitcoin and Cardano. Here’s how it works and why Cardano’s eUTXO model made it all possible.
This week’s Cardano update covers a USDM scam warning, a new “Cardano Card” for spending crypto, and a major technical milestone: Hydra’s production-ready release for app-specific L2 scaling. ViFi upgrades its DEX to Plutus V3 for speed and efficiency, STRIKE continues to lead on-chain activity with ADA rewards to stakers, and Surf rolls out one-click leverage plus integrations. We also preview Pulse (a Pendle-style protocol) for trading future yield, highlight the DexHunter x Splash partnership, and share Cardano Summit ticket tips and hackathons. Iagon’s Cyclone DePIN hardware is also shipping. DYOR and stay safe out there.
Surf is a new borrowing and lending protocol built on Cardano, designed to deliver a simple, secure and rewarding DeFi experience. In this interview, founder Phil explains how Surf fills the gap left by LenFi’s closure, offering isolated lending pools, fixed-rate borrowing and a beginner-friendly interface. He also reveals Surf’s new “One-Click Leverage” tool, which automates complex DeFi loops into a single transaction, and discusses upcoming integrations with Bitcoin liquidity through Sundial Protocol. Whether you want to earn higher yields on ADA or unlock liquidity from native assets, Surf makes it easy to get started.
This week’s episode dives into major developments in the Cardano ecosystem. From Strike Finance’s booming staking rewards to the integration of secure MPC wallets for institutions, the network is growing stronger. We also explore the Cardano Foundation’s new open-source financial reporting tool, Reeve, and its own 2024 financials published on-chain. Plus, updates on Iagon’s decentralised storage OS, Catalyst Fund 14, and a breakdown of Meld’s legal wrap-up. Catch all the news in this comprehensive Cardano ecosystem recap.
Midnight and Bitcoin DeFi are bringing massive changes to Cardano. This episode explores 10 key impacts, including increased liquidity, DEX volume, wallet growth, and staking participation. With wrapped Bitcoin and NIGHT tokens arriving, Cardano is positioned for a surge in user activity and ecosystem growth. Learn what it means for users, SPOs, and DeFi protocols.
The Midnight GlacierDrop is one of the biggest airdrop events to hit the Cardano ecosystem, with 12 billion NIGHT tokens allocated to ADA holders. In this episode, Peter explores everything you need to know—from eligibility rules and wallet setup to claiming instructions and future mining opportunities. Whether you’re using a hardware wallet, staking on a DEX, or holding ADA on an exchange, this breakdown helps you prepare for the airdrop and maximise its benefits.
Midnight has unveiled the full details of its GlacierDrop airdrop, distributing NIGHT tokens to holders of ADA, BTC, and several other assets. With a 60-day window to claim and a staggered 360-day vesting period, users must act fast to secure their allocation. This guide covers everything from tokenomics to eligibility and redemption schedules, plus how SPOs and delegators can earn NIGHT moving forward.
The Cardano DeFi ecosystem is accelerating with major updates from Strike Finance, Flow’s token sale, and a proposed $100 million treasury-backed wealth fund. Meanwhile, USDM explains how yield mechanisms work for stablecoins, and community projects like SNEK.FUN and CardanoPress celebrate engagement with figurines and limited-edition pins. Dive into the latest momentum and proposals shaping Cardano’s DeFi summer.
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.
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 SaturnSwap, and Iagon grows to 26PB of storage. Plus, Liqwid’s lending features, Tokeo’s Bitcoin integration, and more. Essential listening for Cardano DeFi followers.
Coinbase is wrapping ADA for trading on Base, Midnight’s airdrop is confirmed, and Vespa Wallet teams up with Delta DeFi and Fluid Tokens. Catch up on Cardano’s biggest news this week including SNEK’s rise, LenFi’s crash, and Journey Club’s NFT migration from Ethereum. Plus, a new DRep site launches!
In this first episode of a new DeFi series, Peter sets out to grow a 1000 ADA portfolio using Cardano’s ecosystem of decentralised finance tools. From staking and perpetuals to DEX trading and prediction markets, follow his transparent journey and learn how to participate in the Cardano DeFi economy using tools like Lace, Optum, TapTools, SteelSwap, and more.
This episode dives into a packed week of Cardano developments. Strike Finance launches perpetuals with leverage and stop-loss tools, now supported by a free LearnCardano.io course. Fluid Tokens deploy Babel fees and scheduled payments, enabling users to cover fees using native tokens and automate monthly payouts without losing staking rights. Brave is integrating Cardano into its wallet ecosystem, with full smart contract support coming soon. AI agents are evolving fast, with Coinbase and Masumi building cross-protocol payment infrastructure. Xerberus is blending DeFi analytics and AI in its new RiskFi platform. Web2-style wallet logins are improving onboarding thanks to Gero, ZKFold, and Mesh.
Governance updates highlight a proposed Rust-based Cardano node (Amaru) and the Intersect ecosystem budget currently facing voting headwinds. Plus, Peter announced a new “DeFi on Cardano” YouTube series, which will be released weekly with early access for channel members.
