Learn Cardano Podcast

Cardano native projects are pumping hard while the broader market is red. In this news update we cover Strike Perps treasury proposal, Indigo v3 launch, USDM + Pyth integration, Charli3 winding down, Surf DeFi liquidity injection, and much more.

🕒 CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro - Cardano Projects Pumping
1:45 Strike Perps & Treasury Proposal
5:20 Unifold Fiat Onramp
7:10 Surf DeFi & Treasury Liquidity
9:45 USDM + Pyth Oracle Integration
11:30 Charli3 Oracle Update
13:15 USDC Growth on Cardano
15:40 Liqwid Finance Governance
17:50 Indigo v3 Launch
20:10 Ascend Perps on Midnight
21:45 Cardano Node Tutorial
23:30 Governance Workshop & C4
25:10 Gold Coast Meetup
26:45 tx3.land Update
28:30 Wrap Up & Links

What you’ll learn:
• In a previous video I did, I showed you how you can generate dust using the Lace Wallet and a website called Nevermind.
• And with that, you paired up your Cardano Wallet and your Midnight Wallet, and then you can start generating dust through the interface.
• This is a far easier process and it's all thanks to the team from 1AM.
• This is their website here, this ex-profile I should say, and this is their website.
• They have been spearheading a lot of the wallet development within the Midnight ecosystem.
• I didn't really know much about them, but they've shown their faces at Consensus in Miami and have been building and really hitting some go…

🔗 REFERENCES & LINKS
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/sB7JtK
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/3kL5XG
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/1OJoDy
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/wwrmEI
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/SqdSk1
• medium.com — https://link.learncardano.io/p7nmVO
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/KsgcN3
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/6oWB9W
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/qCSmpx

• Web3 Bounties | On-Chain Bounty Marketplace for Real Work — https://link.learncardano.io/SwmbTC

• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/yygoRF
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/zFd71n
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/0sMzQa
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/8EhECH
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/bTN0Ge
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/56TpXI
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/IvlVSy
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/VAosxH
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/tdhdiw
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/YCZbO1

• Liqwid App — https://link.learncardano.io/dLclSQ

• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/n22L5Q
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/KIgvV0

• 1AM Explorer | Midnight & Cardano Explorer — https://link.learncardano.io/whCxmL
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/xazlvt

• How to Set Up a Cardano Node at Home and Turn It Into a Lower-Cost, Income-Ready Machine - Learn Cardano — https://link.learncardano.io/lGbxTc

• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/JOxo9Z
• C⁴ · Cardano Content Creator Consortium — Intersect Budget Proposal 2026 — https://link.learncardano.io/SJ4VLw

• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/Bg941v
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/P5OUNa

• Tx3 — A machine-readable interface for UTxO blockchain protocols — https://link.learncardano.io/dHbUsv

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OKX - https://link.learncardano.io/yi4wpX
Coinstash AU - https://link.learncardano.io/gKMuB8

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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.

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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’m thinking about turning it into a machine that can help pay for itself over time.

The main goal here was to reduce the cost of running relay infrastructure for my Cardano stake pool, but in doing that, I can also use this node for other things, too, like a private submit API and other services that may earn rewards over time.

I walk through the full setup flow I followed, including installing Ubuntu, enabling SSH access, hardening the server using the CoinCashew guide, deploying the Cardano node with Guild Operators, setting it up as a background service, using Mithril snapshots to speed up sync, and checking everything with gLiveView.

If you’ve been thinking about running your own home relay, or you want to understand how a low-cost machine can fit into a wider Cardano infrastructure setup, this one will help.
Tutorials and references used in this setup:
CoinCashew Cardano stake pool guide
CoinCashew Ubuntu hardening guide
CoinCashew topology guide
Guild Operators node setup guide

Timestamps
0:00 Why I bought this mini PC
1:02 Turning it into a profitable machine
2:08 Reducing relay costs for my stake pool
3:24 Whats a Cardano submit API does
5:10 Other services this node can run
6:22 Installing Ubuntu on the HP Elite mini PC
8:40 Switching Ubuntu to command-line boot
10:12 Enabling SSH and remote access
12:08 CoinCashew server hardening guide
13:35 Setting up SSH keys properly
15:22 Configuring SSH and changing the port
17:48 System updates and fail2ban
19:42 UFW firewall rules and opening port 6000
21:18 Chrony time sync setup
22:44 Guild Operators install and dependencies
26:10 Choosing binaries and Mithril tools
28:34 Deploying the node as a systemd service
30:12 Setting CPU cores and installing htop
31:40 Configuring gLiveView and mempool tracing
33:26 Mithril snapshot setup
35:14 Downloading the Cardano DB snapshot
37:08 Starting the node and checking status
38:20 Topology configuration and relay peers
40:05 Final checks in gLiveView
41:22 Final thoughts and next steps

If you want, I can also turn this into a shorter, tighter Spreaker version with less SEO language and more natural podcast copy.

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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 process is quicker, easier to follow, and available on both desktop and mobile.

You will see how to install the wallet, restore or use a prepared Cardano wallet, confirm that ADA and NIGHT assets appear correctly, and submit the one-click registration transaction that enables dust generation on Midnight.

What you’ll learn:
• Why the 1AM wallet flow is simpler than the earlier Lace and Nevermind method.
• How to install the extension and access the wallet interface.
• How Cardano-side ADA and NIGHT tokens appear inside the 1AM wallet.
• What happens when you click Generate Dust and sign the registration transaction.
• Why dust may take up to 12 hours to appear after registration.
• How to test the process safely with a fresh wallet and a small amount of ADA and NIGHT.

References:
• x.com — https://link.learncardano.io/QQGsVj
• 1AM — The Wallet for Midnight Network — https://link.learncardano.io/fzCZJx

Topics: Cardano, Midnight, 1AM Wallet, dust generation, NIGHT token, wallet tutorial, Midnight Network, mobile wallet, browser wallet, Learn Cardano

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☕ BUY ME A COFFEE ☕
🔗 https://link.learncardano.io/E6wHk0

Delegate to Our Stake Pool
Search for the pool ticker ADAOZ
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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.

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Key Takeaways:
- The 1AM wallet gives Midnight users a much simpler path to dust generation than the older Lace and Nevermind flow.
- You can install the 1AM browser extension, restore or create a wallet, and mirror your Cardano-side assets into the wallet interface.
- Generating dust is reduced to a single registration flow that locks a small amount of ADA and links your Cardano state key to your Midnight dust address.
- After signing the transaction, the wallet shows a pending registration and dust may take up to 12 hours to appear.
- Peter highlights the smoother experience compared with recent Lace v2 issues and fewer bugs in the overall flow.
- If you are cautious, you can test the process with a fresh wallet plus a small amount of ADA and NIGHT before moving anything larger.

Links & References:
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/QQGsVj
- 1AM — The Wallet for Midnight Network: https://link.learncardano.io/fzCZJx

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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice.

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This episode rounds up the latest Cardano and Midnight developments in one pass, from Indigo V3 and Cardano Critical Integrations V2 through to the first public steps for Vola Network, the latest NFT marketplace shift after JPG Store's shutdown, and a growing stack of Midnight ecosystem releases. Peter also breaks down why infrastructure, governance, and partner chain tooling matter right now even when they are less visible than headline-grabbing announcements.

The second half of the update shifts from ecosystem news to practical builder momentum. Peter shares why the Singapore push around Cardano Summit and TOKEN2049 matters, then walks through several projects he has been building himself, including the Learn Cardano DRep site, a new on-chain activity leaderboard, a bounty platform aimed at bringing fresh liquidity into the ecosystem, and the annual Push-Up Challenge fundraiser for mental health.

Key Takeaways:
- Indigo V3 expands Cardano DeFi with a new reward model, broader synthetic asset support, and stronger oracle infrastructure through Pyth.
- Cardano Critical Integrations V2 focuses on maintaining major integrations and adding Fireblocks support that could matter for institutional and enterprise participation.
- Vola Network's public testnet is an early example of how Cardano partner chains can serve specific business and infrastructure use cases.
- The closure of JPG Store marks a transition point for Cardano NFTs and pushes users to understand migration paths and new marketplace options.
- Midnight is moving from concept to product layer, with MeowDrop, Moonlight, Midnight City, privacy education, and new market experiments all appearing together.
- Peter argues that Cardano Summit and TOKEN2049 are ecosystem-level opportunities because they create visibility with enterprise, regulatory, and infrastructure decision makers.
- New builder tools such as the DRep portal, leaderboard, and bounty platform are designed to turn governance, on-chain activity, and contributor work into more visible participation.

Links & References:
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/XUNLQX
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/Tp3KCS
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/CZyf7G
- Intersect Hydra Voting: https://link.learncardano.io/Cn2nX9
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/5Jb2gu
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/AIZAji
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/Rnalwg
- ANOlaunch — Launch Your Cardano Token Website | Pepeano: https://link.learncardano.io/QMI2e2
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/LqOXXT
- Vola Explorer: https://link.learncardano.io/wniToA
- Vola Wallet — Download: https://link.learncardano.io/TbNXZI
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/eMYzks
- JPG Store says goodbye: https://link.learncardano.io/4sndu9
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/M9fSYi
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/jUMxS2
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/umzlvx
- https://link.learncardano.io/kUAmIL
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/Ng3jsO
- How Private Are You? | Midnight Privacy Quiz: https://link.learncardano.io/H3O0ye
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/s0HD1l
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/05qZPI
- Ascend Market | Leveraged Event Perpetuals: https://link.learncardano.io/rzsx0D
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/ZNnQY5
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/EAesoJ
- Cardano's Big Singapore Push: Why Summit + TOKEN2049 Could Shape the Next Cycle - YouTube: https://link.learncardano.io/t3YPs3
- https://link.learncardano.io/Cahuqi
- https://link.learncardano.io/GrfcOI
- https://link.learncardano.io/Mx5NHZ
- Peter Bui · Cardano DRep — Informed Voting, Public Rationales: https://link.learncardano.io/vG2x1z
- Leaderboard | Learn Cardano Leaderboard: https://link.learncardano.io/wmcvrG
- Cardano Bounties — Earn Stablecoins Building the Ecosystem: https://link.learncardano.io/S4Roix
- x.com: https://link.learncardano.io/BpxyaE
- The Push-Up Challenge - Cardano Community: https://link.learncardano.io/IGzXFO

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In this episode, Peter sits down with Laura Matticucci from the Cardano Foundation and Nathaniel Acton from EMURGO to unpack the treasury proposals behind Cardano Summit 2026 in Singapore and Cardano's presence at TOKEN2049. Rather than arguing in the abstract, they walk through the specific community concerns: why treasury funding is being used after Voltaire, what EMURGO's decision to remove its 15% management fee changes, how milestone-based withdrawals work, and how the teams plan around ADA volatility while budgeting in USD.

The conversation also gets into what these events are actually meant to deliver. That includes developer participation, builder exposure, enterprise and regulatory conversations, media reach, and the longer sales cycles that start at major events before they show up later as partnerships or integrations. Peter closes with a clear DRep call to action, arguing that Cardano should use its current momentum around infrastructure and institutional readiness instead of stepping back from high-signal global events.

Key Takeaways:
- Laura Matticucci and Nathaniel Acton argue that Cardano Summit 2026 and TOKEN2049 should be funded through the treasury because the ecosystem-wide event strategy now sits with decentralised governance after Voltaire.
- EMURGO says it will waive the 15% management fee that had been included in the event proposal, reducing the cost to the treasury.
- The guests say event budgets are planned in USD while treasury withdrawals happen in ADA across milestones, which creates treasury management risk but not a reduction in the intended sponsorship value.
- Success is framed around KPIs such as developer turnout, builder participation, enterprise and regulatory meetings, media coverage, and partnerships that develop over a longer time horizon.
- Peter argues that Cardano should not disappear from major industry events while critical integrations and institutional infrastructure are still coming online.
- The interview highlights Singapore as a strategic Web3 hub and TOKEN2049 as a concentrated venue for decision-makers, investors, builders, and enterprise conversations.
- The guests also confirm there have already been discussions around overlapping activity with Midnight, including hackathon tracks and event coordination.

Links & References:
- Cardano Foundation Activity and Financial Report 2025: https://link.learncardano.io/Xf5pJE
- Cardano Foundation Activity and Financial Report 2025: https://link.learncardano.io/ngHWCn
- Cardano Summit 2026 - Singapore | 5-6 October: https://link.learncardano.io/ERBuyW
- TOKEN2049 | 7-8 October 2026 | Singapore: https://link.learncardano.io/T49v1I
- https://link.learncardano.io/lRh3HE
- https://link.learncardano.io/GrfcOI
- https://link.learncardano.io/Mx5NHZ

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