Learn Cardano Podcast

SecondFi Hack Update: What Cardano Users Need To Do

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can AlphaGrowth Fix Cardano DeFi?

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Peter interviews Bryan Colligan and Eric Waisanen from AlphaGrowth about the Cardano Prime proposal, the missing DeFi infrastructure on Cardano, how l...

Cardano DeFi Just Got Its Biggest Push Yet

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This Cardano news update covers several important ecosystem developments: a public warning around reported SecondFi wallet-drain activity, IOG's new B...

Is Crypto Property? Australia's Highest Court is Set to Decide

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's High Court is being asked to consider a deceptively simple question with huge consequences: is crypto property, or merely information cont...

Australia Just Changed Crypto Withdrawals Forever

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 epis...

NuNet Makes Decentralised Compute Easier to Use With Its New Appliance

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NuNet is building a decentralised compute and orchestration network where people can contribute spare CPU, GPU, RAM and other resources, while develop...

Cardano's Peras Upgrade Fixes a Major UX Problem With Finality and Bridges

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Peras is one of the most important Cardano upgrades to understand if you care about real user experience, not just theoretical throughput. In this epi...

Cardano Just Entered the Olympics and the Use Cases Are Bigger Than You Think

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cardano Foundation has partnered with the Brazilian Olympic Committee on a three-year roadmap focused on sports innovation, and this episode breaks do...

Why I'm Stepping Down as a Cardano DRep and Why Governance Isn't Working

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Cardano Just Hit 100K Police Forensics Transactions and Hardly Anyone Noticed

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Cardano Could Give Every Bike a Digital Identity and It Actually Makes Sense

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Zcash Just Proved Why Formal Verification Matters | Cardano & Midnight

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Zcash's Orchard vulnerability has reignited one of the most important conversations in crypto: why formal verification and high-assurance engineering ...

Cardano Solved the Blockchain Trilemma – Leios Testnet in 2 Weeks

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leios is Cardano's scaling solution for the future. It's basically an upgrade of the layer one to make it faster.What you’ll learn:• Leios is Card...

Charles Hoskinson: I Have No Control Over Cardano

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Hoskinson recently addressed the challenges facing Cardano in a candid video, highlighting the limits of his influence and the realities of on...

Just Tell It What You Want — Intent-Based Trading on Cardano

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

TxPipe's new Tx3 protocol aims to give Cardano a unified, machine-readable interface so developers can build intent-based experiences like Near Intent...

Cardano ADA News Update - Strike Perps, Indigo v3, Charli3 & More (29 May 2026)

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cardano native projects are pumping hard while the broader market is red. In this news update we cover Strike Perps treasury proposal, Indigo v3 launc...

How I Set Up a Cardano Node at Home and Turned It Into a Lower-Cost, Income-Ready Machine

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Generating DUST with 1AM Wallet on Midnight

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Builder Cycle Is Here: Midnight, Vola and Cardano's Next Wave of Builders

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode rounds up the latest Cardano and Midnight developments in one pass, from Indigo V3 and Cardano Critical Integrations V2 through to the fi...

Cardano's Big Singapore Push: Why Summit + TOKEN2049 Could Shape the Next Cycle

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Peter sits down with Laura Matticucci from the Cardano Foundation and Nathaniel Acton from EMURGO to unpack the treasury proposals be...

JPG Store Is Shutting Down, Here’s How To Move Your Cardano NFTs To WayUp Safely

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JPEG Store, long the biggest NFT marketplace in the Cardano ecosystem, is shutting down, which means NFT holders and project teams need to decide wher...

Cardano's DApp Discovery Problem Just Got Fixed, Here Are the Best Ecosystem Maps

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Peter breaks down the updated Cardano DApp Explorer and explains why curated ecosystem directories matter for newcomers, builders, an...

Mesh SDK vs Evolution SDK, Which Cardano Dev Stack Actually Wins in 2026?

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Peter breaks down one of the first real decisions Cardano developers face when building a dApp, choosing between Mesh SDK and Evoluti...

Cardano Perps Season Is Here, 4 Platforms Are Fighting for DeFi Dominance

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How I Run a Crypto YouTube Channel (The Full Blueprint)

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Future of Cardano Scaling: Peras and Leios Explained

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, the team from Tweag discusses their ongoing projects within the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on the development of Peras and Leio...

KelpDAO hack, massive ramifications across DeFi

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The KelpDAO hack has had massive ramifications across the entire DeFi ecosystem, affecting many protocols with essentially a run on the bank as they t...

Cardano's Ecosystem Just Got Bigger — 3 Partner Chains Are Actually Building

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

DUST Is Live on Midnight: Here’s the Wallet Setup That Lets You Start Generating It

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Exploring the Future of DePINand Nuvola

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter interviews Raul from Nuvola about the evolution of their project, the significance of digital sovereignty in Europe, and t...

Midnight is LIVE: what this means for Cardano, privacy, and the next wave of builders

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Midnight is live, and this episode breaks down what that actually means for the Cardano ecosystem and for privacy-preserving applications more broadly...

Why Banks Don't Want Ethereum or Solana — And What They Actually Need

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 — ...

Atomic Swaps & Van Rossem Hard Fork

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses significant advancements in the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on the introduction of atomic swaps between Bitcoin ...

Monument Bank Joins Midnight - Real Institutional Adoption

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated wit...

Bitcoin DeFi is HERE in Cardano Thanks to Charms!

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Real Bitcoin was just sent to the Cardano blockchain as a native token — no bridge, no wrapping, no custodian. The Charms protocol uses recursive ze...

Navigating Change in Project Catalyst

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses the recent developments in Project Catalyst within the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on the governance changes and...

Crypto No Longer a Security! SEC Gives Clarity on Crypto Assets!

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses recent developments in the crypto space, with a particular focus on the SEC's new stance on various cryptocurren...

Midnight Launch with Bullish and WorldPay

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses the Midnight Foundation's exciting announcements about new validators for the Midnight Network, including partne...

Crypto Needs Privacy!

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated wit...

Binance Flood Gates Opened for Midnight and Cardano

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses significant updates in the crypto space, focusing on the listing of the Midnight Token on Binance, liquidity inc...

Cardano Has Programmable Tokens

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Boosting Cardano: The $80 Million Fund Explained

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation delves into the $80 million fund launched by Draper Dragon and the Cardano Foundation to boost ecosystem projects on the Cardano blo...

Pay for Your Groceries with ADA

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation discusses the recent announcement that ADA can now be used for grocery payments at 137 Spa stores across Switzerland. It highlights ...

Crypto News Highlights: Cardano and Midnight Updates

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation covers the latest developments in the crypto space, focusing on the Cardano ecosystem, particularly the launch of USDC, liquidity im...

Cardano DeFi has Changed! - USDCx Now on Cardano

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation explores the introduction of USDCX into the Cardano ecosystem, detailing the implications of the Circle Cross-Chain Transfer Protoco...

Midnight Announces Second Set of Node Validators

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses the launch of the Midnight Mainnet, focusing on its federated node operators and the importance of privacy and c...

USDCx on Cardano

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses the launch of USDCX, a new stablecoin in the Cardano ecosystem, and its implications for the crypto market. He h...

Cardano Stack for 2026

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses the various technological advancements and partnerships within the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on how these deve...

Cardano's Future: Layer Zero and USDCX Unveiled

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses significant announcements from Consensus Hong Kong regarding Cardano and the Midnight Network. Key highlights in...

What is Atlas DeFi? Yield Tokenization on Cardano & Midnight

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Go behind the scenes with the team building Atlas, a game-changing DeFi protocol on Cardano and Midnight that unlocks "trapped" staking rewards throug...

The Future of DApps in Cardano

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation delves into the current state and future of the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on oracles, decentralised applications (DApps), governan...

Ascent Rivals: Where Traditional Gaming Meets Blockchain

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the innovative game Ascent Rivals, a fusion of racing, combat, and strategy, developed with a focus on traditi...

Midnight and Cardano Latest Updates

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn this episode, Peter dives into the current state of the crypto landscape, focusing on the Midnight and Cardano Blockchains. He discusses the...

Cardano’s New Privacy Chain Just Went Mainstream

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation covers significant updates regarding the Midnight ecosystem, including new token listings, advancements in AI agents and privacy, ed...

Stop! Claim Your Free $NIGHT Tokens Now (MinSwap)

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 MinSw...

Crypto is RIGGED: The Brutal Truth About the CPI "Pump"

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 manipula...

Why decentralisation matters

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Is Crypto Crashing Today

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation delves into the current state of the cryptocurrency market, exploring various factors influencing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies...

Revolutionizing Data Storage with Iagon

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Builders Bench, Peter interviews Navjit, the CEO of Iagon, discussing the innovative decentralized storage and compute solutions of...

Unlocking the Midnight Tokens: A Comprehensive Guide

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter discusses the Midnight Redeeming and Thoring process, addressing common confusions regarding token allocation and the NewFi wallet. He provides ...

The Future of Liquidity: Genius Yield - Smart Liquidity Vaults

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Lars Brunes discusses Genius Yield's innovative approach to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) through Smart Liquidity Vaults. The d...

Midnight Redemption & Updates

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Unlocking Blockchain's Potential: Use Cases Explored

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Builders Bench, Tim Brookman discusses various projects within the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on the practical applications of blo...

Ethereum's Fusaka Upgrade: A Game Changer for Crypto

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses the upcoming Fusaka upgrade for Ethereum, highlighting its potential benefits and the current trends in the Ethe...

Understanding the Crypto Market Crash

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses the recent crash in the crypto markets, analyzing various factors contributing to the downturn, including inflat...

Web3 Gaming with Pixel Cab Games

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter and Paul discuss the innovative landscape of Web3 gaming, focusing on PixelCab Games' approach to building engaging mini-g...

Did a kid vibe coding with AI take down the Cardano blockchain?

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation delves into the recent outage of the Cardano blockchain, exploring the causes, implications, and community responses. Peter breaks d...

Coinbase x402 Payments

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated wit...

Revolutionizing Education with Web3 and AI

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation explores the future of Web3 education, focusing on the innovative approaches taken by Olympus Insights and their Olli education plat...

Ripple and Mastercard: A Game-Changer in Crypto

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses significant developments in the cryptocurrency space, including the partnership between Ripple and Mastercard fo...

Cardano's Bold Move: Securing Domain Names

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter and Chris discuss the Cardano Foundation's initiative to acquire top-level domain names through ICANN, emphasizing the imp...

Scavenger Mining: Midnight GlacierDrop Phase 2

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Peter discusses significant updates regarding the Midnight project, focusing on the transition to phase two, which involves scav...

Decentralization vs. Centralization in Crypto Markets

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn this conversation, Peter discusses the current state of the crypto markets, focusing on the rise of ETFs and their implications for institut...

Cardano Weekly: Hydra Live, STRIKE Heats Up, Surf Levels Up

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 – Intro & Channel Update00:45 – Moneta Account Compromised (USDM Scam Warning)02:03 – Cardano Foundation x MiCA Alliance Partnership02...

Surf Lending: Simplifying DeFi Borrowing and Leverage on Cardano

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Surf Lending Interview – Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Welcome and overview of Surf Lending on Cardano01:00 – Phil’s background in crypto and ...

Strike Finance Soars & Reeve Launches – Cardano Ecosystem Update

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[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:...

MLabs Pisa Brings Babel Fees to Cardano DeFi

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Timestamps00:00 – Introduction00:28 – What are Babel Fees?01:56 – MLabs’ Leaner Approach: Pisa02:24 – How Pisa Works02:52 – Wallet & D...

10 Ways Midnight and Bitcoin DeFi Will Transform Cardano

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 Midnight and Bitcoin DeFi to set Cardano soaring02:22 Massive Liquidty Injection03:22 Trigger ADA Fueled Activity  05:31 Increased Staking Part...

Midnight Glacier Airdrop FAQs

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Midnight GlacierDrop: Full Tokenomics & Claim Breakdown

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

AI Trading Bots on Cardano?! Meet Fluxpoint’s A.D.A.M

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fluxpoint Studio is bringing AI-powered trading to Cardano with the launch of A.D.A.M, an autonomous portfolio balancing and liquidity provisioning to...

Cardano Foundation New Governance Tool Enables Decentralised On-Chain Voting

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Peter dives into an important development for Cardano governance: the release of a new decentralised voting tool by the Cardano Found...

Cardano’s Iagon Partners with Ford in Groundbreaking Legal Data Pilot

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Peter breaks down a major announcement from Iagon, a decentralised cloud storage provider building on Cardano, which has seen its IAG...

So this is what Cardano DeFi Summer looks like...

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cardano DeFi is heating up this winter with a flurry of activity across lending, perpetuals, stablecoins, and community engagement.Strike Finance has ...

Bitcoin in Super Funds? Natalia Clack, Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Expert Breaks It Down

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how Australian crypto investors are utilising self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to gain greater control over their retirement savings. In this...

First Cardano Treasury Withdrawal & Big Wins for SNEK and Strike Finance

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week in the Cardano ecosystem: SNEK partners with IOG, Amaru secures the first treasury withdrawal under the new governance model, and Strike Fin...

US Stablecoin Regulation Explained — Why Cardano’s USDM Stands Out

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Cardano DeFi Is Exploding – Here’s What’s Fueling It

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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How Cardano Is Powering Bitcoin DeFi With Zero-Knowledge Proofs

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Australia’s Wild New Super Tax! Could Your Crypto Be Hit Without Selling?

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Cardano Messari Report, Metrics Are Down

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Bag Building: EP001 - Learning How to Trade & Make Money on Cardano

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated wit...

Landmark Court Ruling Could End Crypto Capital Gains Tax in Australia

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A recent court ruling in Victoria, Australia, could fundamentally change how Bitcoin—and potentially other cryptocurrencies—are taxed in the count...

Massive ADA Withdrawals, Strike Finance Expands & Cardano Governance Votes

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Cardano update covers everything from the Draper U pitch day to major infrastructure changes like Mithril syncing and multi-language nod...

Cardano Ecosystem Thrives: Strike, Fluid, Liqwid, Iagon & More - Cardano ADA News Update, 19th May 2025

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives deep into a huge week of Cardano ecosystem updates. Strike Finance expands perpetual futures, Fluid Tokens rolls out Babel fee infr...

Cardano ADA News Update, 16th May 2025

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Perpetuals & Babel Fees Launch on Cardano, Cardano ADA News Update, 14th May 2025

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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A Brave New Beginning! Partnership Between IOG and Brave

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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BitcoinOS $BOS Token Airdrop

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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They Did It! BTC is Now Live on Cardano with No Bridges

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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