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TeddySwap: Stablecoin Decentralized Exchange on Cardano

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...

Atlas, Open-source Plutus Application Backend for Off-chain Cardano Development

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 no...

VyFinance Launches on Testnet, Overview & Walkthrough

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 pl...

Thrift Finance Interview, DeFi for African Nations

Cardano ADA News Update, Midnight CEO, Coinbase Well Notice and more, 28th March

Index Protocol on Cardano, Mayz Interview

MAYZ is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that enables users to invest in the early growth of DeFi on Cardano, a third-generation blockchain that aims to solve scalability, interoperability, and governance issues. MAYZ allows users to purchase MAYZ Index Tokens, which represent a share of a basket of Cardano tokens that grow in line with the ecosystem as a whole. The recent implementation of smart contracts on Cardano has led to the growth of hundreds of new DeFi projects building on t...

Digital Identities / Self Sovereign Identities with ProofSpace

Show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/digital-identities-self-sovereign-identities-with-proofspace/

OpShin, Developing Smart Contract on Cardano Using Python

Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/opshin-developing-smart-contract-on-cardano-using-python/

Turning the Globe into NFTs, Interview with Turf NFT

Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/turf-nft-cartography-art/

Caradno ADA News Update - 21st March 2023

Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ada-news-updates-2023-03-21/

Dynamic NFTs, Evolution of NFTs on Cardano with CIP-68

Astarter DeFi Hub Building on Cardano & ISPO Details

Meld Testnet Initial Impressions

Cardano ADA News Update, 14th March 2023

Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ada-news-update-14th-march-2023/

Summon Platform Launches DAO Platform on Testnet

Creating a NFT Powered OnlyFans Website, NFT Gating with CardanoPress

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 centraliz...

Crypto Fundraising for Charities - United Nations Refugee Agency Interview (UNHCR)

Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/donate-crypto-unhcf-charity-stake-pool/

Voteaire, Onchain Blockchain Voting Platform, Interview

Full show notes at https://learncardano.io/podcasts/voteaire-blockchain-voting-app/

Cardano ADA News Update, 7th March 2023

Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/cardano-ecosystem-news-update-7th-mar/

DeFi Crypto Dashboard - DeFiYield Interview

Show notes at https://learncardano.io/podcasts/defiyield-cross-chain-portfolio-dashboard/

New Curated NFT Marketplace Built on Cardano from Australia, DropSpot

Show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/dropspot-curated-nft-marketplace-built-on-cardano/

Decentralising Your Health Data with Immunify.Life

Full show notes at: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/decentralising-your-health-data-with-immunify-life/

Opportunities with Teddy Swap DEX on Cardano

Find more details on our website about Teddy Swap and their DEX on our website: https://learncardano.io/podcasts/opportunities-teddyswap-itn-honey-badgers/

NuNet, Decentralised Computing Power, Demo & User Testing

Security Tips to Keep Your Crypto Life Safe

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 arou...

Discosolaris, a Retro Dystopian Storytelling Metaverse

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 202...

Disco Solaris, a Retro Dystopian Storytelling Metaverse

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 202...

Contingent Staking Explained, Cardano, Kraken Settles with SEC

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 type...

Updates from the Borrowing Lending Protocol Meld at RareBloom

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 c...

Resurrecting a Failed Crypto Project, Ardana?

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 commen...

Discover The Magic Behind 'The Wizard Tim, Story telling on Blockchain

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 t...

More Projects Building on Cardano ADA Than Ever! - DeFi Update Crypto

In the last episode update I covered a lot of the major DEXes and DeFi protocols that have launched on Cardano and are doing really well. This video covers more of the projects that have just recently launched, are a little more niche or are about to launch in early 2023. If you know of a project that I have missed, please reach out and let me know.

Next Wave of Cardano ADA DeFi - News Updates | Feb 2023

The Cardano DeFi ecosystem is growing explosively, with new updates and innovations being released at a rapid pace. In February 2023 alone, there have been major developments in the space that are sure to bring even more excitement and potential for users. From exploring recent changes to taking advantage of the latest updates, it has never been easier to get involved with Cardano DeFi. In addition to the exciting updates coming out of Cardano DeFi, there are plenty of opportunities for use...

Mobile Game Developers Turn to Web3 Gaming, GameFi

Edward from Fast Society and Mousetrap Games, joins me to talk about their ventures into web3 gaming and gamefi on the Cardano blockchain.He shares insights on his team's approach to Web3 game development and how it makes for a greater player experience. Fast Society is the first game launched by Mousetrap Games in the Web3 space and was designed with a mobile-first strategy. The design focuses on ensuring players have an easy-to-learn, and exciting gaming experience. The team however have ...

Maximize Your Profits with Stableswaps on Wingriders DEX, Cardano

With the introduction of various stablecoins on the Cardano blockchain, the DeFi ecosystem is now revolutionized by adding Stableswaps. Stableswaps provide a more efficient way to swap between stable assets, offering a new level of liquidity and stability in the DeFi space. Unlike traditional AMM DEXes, Stableswaps use a unique swap formula optimized for assets with deep liquidity and low volatility. This allows for more efficient and effective trading of stablecoins, offering users greater ...

Get $NTX Airdrop & $ADA Rewards, NuNet Earndrop 2.0 ISPO

The NuNet team are working on releasing another round of $NTX tokens to the community, and this time they have changed the rules and parameters to earn the tokens. This particular airdrop/ISPO is the type where you earn your ADA rewards for staking and also the bonus NTX tokens as a part of the distribution process of the tokens. NTX token's current trading price on TapTools https://www.taptools.io/charts?pairID=0be55d262b29f564998ff81efe21bdc0022621c12f15af08d0f2ddb1.face3a0164da55d1627cd6...

Opting Out of Cardano's Djed Algorithmic Stablecoin Minting Frenzy

Don't Miss Out on These Cardano ISPOs for Jan 2023

Ready to take your crypto game to the next level? Delegate your ADA tokens to the hottest Initial Stake Pool Offerings in the Cardano ecosystem, and watch your rewards soar! With a plethora of new and existing projects, you have a world of opportunities to choose from. But the best part? It's non-custodial, so your ADA never leaves your wallet. Stake and delegate confidently, as your hard-earned tokens are always protected within your self-custody wallet. Here is a list of links for all the...

3 Reasons Why Cardano Will Explode in 2023

DEXES Mentioned https://app.minswap.org/ https://app.wingriders.com/ https://www.axo.trade/ https://www.geniusyield.co/ Ecosystem Stablecoins https://djed.xyz/djed https://app.indigoprotocol.io/ https://emurgo.io/emurgo-introduces-first-usd-backed-stablecoin-for-the-cardano-ecosystem/

EP056 - Bridging Bitcoin to Cardano with AnetaBTC, Project Update

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

EP055 - Creating Real Impact in Africa with Empowa, NFT Sale and Update

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

EP054 - Metaverse Platform for Metaverses, Interview Reach Metaverse

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 infrastru...

EP053 - NFT Backed DeFi Loans, Fluid Tokens Interview

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

EP052 - Controlling Your Privacy and Online Profile - Profila

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

EP051 - Creating Decentralised Autonomous Organisations with Clarity Protocol

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

EP048 - Ardana ISPO Update

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

EP047 - Book Token Update Before Launch

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

EP046 - Flac Finance Interview

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.

EP045 - Cardano ISPO & Cardano Airdrops – July 2022 Update

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

EP044 - Minswap Updates

Updates and new features from the Minswap team, a decentralised exchange built on Cardano. Full show notes at https://learncardano.io/ep044