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Midnight has published a new roadmap for Q4 2026 and Q1 2027, covering confidential finance, selective disclosure, cross-chain development and next-generation proving infrastructure. This update also looks at Nightmode, a privacy layer being developed with Sig Network for assets and applications across public chains, including a demonstrated Tron wallet experience. Peter breaks down Midnight Passport, Starstream, Nightstream, Dynamic's Fireblocks-backed wallet integration, Fahmi Syed's TOKEN2049 presentation and the four-part Freedom Fighters series featuring Leopoldo López. Disclosure: Peter is a paid Midnight Ambassador. The views in this episode are his own. Chapters: 0:00 Midnight Ecosystem Update 0:13 A Word of Warning 0:47 The Midnight Roadmap 2:17 Identity and Selective Disclosure 3:25 Scaling, Starstream and Nightstream 4:30 Night Mode 6:07 Night Mode Coming to Tron 6:59 Dynamic and Fireblocks 7:28 Single Sign-On With Your Wallet 8:59 Why Integration Took So Long 10:33 Fahmi at TOKEN2049 11:14 Freedom Fighters 12:29 Wrap Up 12:52 Final Safety Reminder What you'll learn: • How Midnight's roadmap connects confidential finance, digital identity, cross-chain development and proving infrastructure. • How selective disclosure can prove an attribute without revealing unrelated personal details. • What Starstream and Nightstream are intended to contribute to Midnight's technical stack. • How Nightmode aims to bring shielded privacy to assets and applications on public chains. • What Dynamic's integration means for embedded wallets and Login with Midnight. • Why users should verify projects, websites and wallet requests before interacting. References: - Midnight Foundation safety reminder: https://link.learncardano.io/4Eb0mQ - Midnight roadmap thread: https://link.learncardano.io/Sl1HYL - Official Midnight roadmap: https://link.learncardano.io/u2aXGK - Introducing Nightmode: https://link.learncardano.io/CCp306 - Midnight and Tron demonstration: https://link.learncardano.io/DrB4ow - Nightmode cross-chain privacy article: https://link.learncardano.io/8jIDgx - Dynamic and Fireblocks integration: https://link.learncardano.io/rfJbIG - Fahmi Syed at TOKEN2049: https://link.learncardano.io/mCaqdk - Freedom Fighters series: https://link.learncardano.io/XaGOlx All links: https://link.learncardano.io/j4yE4L Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.learncardano.io/IbVJqj Support the channel: https://link.learncardano.io/E6wHk0 Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Verify official sources and consider your own circumstances before acting. #MidnightNetwork #Nightmode #BlockchainPrivacy 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

SecondFi users are reporting successful recoveries after the June 2026 Yoroi wallet exploit, with the recovery process transferring 100 million ADA and 22 million NIGHT to verified destination addresses. This episode explains what happened, how EMURGO is making affected users whole and why the recovery tool is a significant outcome after a serious wallet compromise. Peter also walks through the recovery flow, the computer requirements for generating an ownership proof, the limits around NIGHT allocations, NFTs, staking rewards and external DeFi positions, plus the security checks every affected user should follow. Never reuse a compromised wallet, never respond to recovery DMs and verify that you are on the official SecondFi website before entering a recovery phrase. Chapters: 0:00 Users Are Getting Funds Back 0:45 Two Recovery Buckets 3:03 How the Yoroi Exploit Worked 4:18 100M ADA Recovery Update 5:06 Recovery Scam Warnings 6:14 How Ownership Is Verified 6:53 NIGHT Allocation Complications 9:00 Starting the Recovery Process 10:12 Proof and Computer Requirements 11:23 NFTs and Staking Rewards 12:58 Recovery Outcome and Thanks 14:24 Final Safety Reminder What you'll learn: - About 374 wallets were linked to the malicious drain, while a separate white-hat recovery secured additional affected assets. - EMURGO committed reserves to make users affected by the malicious 16 million ADA drain whole. - The SecondFi recovery process had transferred 100 million ADA and 22 million NIGHT to verified destination addresses at the time of recording. - Affected users should create a new destination wallet and must not reuse or transact from the compromised wallet. - SecondFi will not send recovery instructions by DM or ask users to transfer assets to a verification wallet. - The recovery proof requires a desktop-class computer, at least 2 GB of available memory and a reliable internet connection. - NIGHT allocations and some external DeFi positions may require separate handling and should not be pursued through unverified third-party tools. Links & References: - SecondFi official recovery website: https://link.learncardano.io/HEoJLc Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice. 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

Two critical PHP vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, were disclosed before the patch was available, creating an urgent remote-code-execution risk for PHP-powered websites. That includes sites built with WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and Magento, along with any overlooked PHP installation still running on a server. Peter breaks down the practical response for website owners and agencies: take fresh backups, confirm hosting and firewall protections, inventory every installed PHP version, move away from end-of-life releases and watch official PHP announcements for patched versions. He also explains the warning signs to monitor, including unusual CPU or memory use, unexpected files, web shells, cron jobs, scheduled tasks and new accounts. If compromise is suspected, isolate the affected server, preserve web-server and PHP logs, and work with the hosting provider or a security professional before making destructive changes that could erase evidence. Chapters: 0:00 The PHP Zero-Day Leak 1:23 What the Exploit Enables 2:09 Managed Hosting Precautions 3:24 Audit Every PHP Installation 4:09 End-of-Life PHP Versions 5:02 Signs of Compromise 5:53 Incident Response Steps 6:23 Protecting Business Websites 7:10 Final Advice What you'll learn: - CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 are critical PHP remote-code-execution vulnerabilities that were disclosed before the patch was available. - Website owners should take a fresh backup and confirm that their hosting provider will apply the relevant PHP security update. - Server administrators should inventory every installed PHP version so forgotten or end-of-life environments are not left exposed. - PHP 5, PHP 7, PHP 8.0 and PHP 8.1 are end-of-life branches discussed in the episode and should not be relied on for current security fixes. - Unexpected CPU or memory spikes, uploaded files, web shells, new cron jobs, scheduled tasks or accounts may indicate malicious activity. - A suspected compromise should be isolated while web-server and PHP logs are preserved for investigation. - Small-business websites are operational assets, so backups, patching, monitoring and direct contact with the hosting provider should be treated as urgent work. Links & References: - Pete on X: "PHP is my life, and now we have 0-day vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-109618 / CVE-2026-109619 I was planning on having an early night! https://link.learncardano.io/Hyy1cI" / X: https://link.learncardano.io/yYxzxr - PHP Remote Code Execution (CVE-2026-109618) | watchTowr: https://link.learncardano.io/lNdTWx - Jλckλι on X: "... get it while its hot... 😈 > CVE-2026-109618 / CVE-2026-109619 (pre-patch PHP 8.x) > session.upload_progress UAF > https://link.learncardano.io/jCnYuj > Courtesy of Me, @acd421 & @Archknight23 #CyberSecurity #infosec #php2shell #php" / X: https://link.learncardano.io/J7flcc - Only for the curious...: https://link.learncardano.io/xLhTWF - PHP: News Archive - 2026: https://link.learncardano.io/LEkW51 - Rapid Response: php2shell, Leaked Critical PHP Vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 & CVE-2026-109619) | Huntress: https://link.learncardano.io/TaBdrg Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice. 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

Charles Hoskinson presented Nightframes at Midnight City Tokyo as a possible successor to the smart contract: a private, always-on agent that can understand identity, intention and personal context while producing proof of what it did. Peter breaks down the idea in plain English and asks what changes when an AI agent is owned by its user rather than a large platform. The episode explores selective medical-data sharing, rentable AI skills, agents with wallets and spending rules, and Midnight City as a low-stakes environment for testing autonomous behaviour. It also separates the vision from what still needs to be demonstrated, including verifiable receipts, practical privacy controls and a Nightframe running on an ordinary phone. Chapters: 0:00 Charles Introduces Nightframes 0:55 Beyond Smart Contracts 1:58 Identity, Intent and Intelligence 3:11 Who Owns Your AI? 4:51 Private Medical Data 6:06 Renting AI Agent Skills 7:48 Why Agents Need Wallets 8:56 Trust, Limits and Proof 10:00 Midnight City's Test Environment 11:48 Agents That Work for You 12:25 What Still Needs Proving What you'll learn: - Charles Hoskinson describes Nightframes as private, always-on agents that follow user intent and can prove what they did. - Nightframes are intended to be non-custodial and decentralised so the user controls the agent, its identity and its data. - Selective disclosure could let a traveller prove essential medical facts without handing a clinic their entire health history. - A Nightframe skill marketplace could let creators rent specialised AI capabilities without exposing the underlying method. - Autonomous agents need wallets, but useful safeguards also require spending limits, approved purchases and verifiable receipts. - Midnight City is presented as a low-stakes environment where Nightframe behaviour can be tested before real money or personal data is involved. - Peter wants to see Nightframes demonstrate checkable proofs, private skill rental and practical operation on an ordinary phone. Links & References: Midnight City website: - https://link.learncardano.io/VJm2gD Charles presentation at Midnight City Tokyo: - https://link.learncardano.io/mLvRuG Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclosure: Midnight is a paid partner of Learn Cardano. This episode reflects Peter’s own views. Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial or legal advice. 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

Australia’s crypto industry is moving into a stricter regulatory phase. ASIC Consultation Paper 392 sets out proposed guidance and standards for digital asset platforms and tokenised custody platforms ahead of the new regime commencing in April 2027, covering licensing, client assets, trading, settlement and financial requirements. Peter speaks with Michael from StormRake about what the consultation means for exchanges, brokers and everyday Australian crypto users. They unpack AFSL applications, the cost of compliance, the gap between more than 300 AUSTRAC-registered entities and roughly 140 licence applicants, and whether smaller operators may leave the market. The discussion also covers bank restrictions on crypto payments, privacy, peer-to-peer transactions, self-custody trade-offs and why both industry participants and consumers should engage with the consultation while the proposed standards can still be shaped. Chapters: 0:00 Why Australia’s Crypto Industry Is Worried 1:28 What ASIC Consultation CP392 Changes 3:05 Exchanges, Brokers and Digital Platforms 4:26 April 2027 and AFSL Requirements 5:17 The Cost of Crypto Compliance 7:26 Consumer Protection or Tax Control? 9:53 Privacy and Peer-to-Peer Crypto 13:02 Who Is Driving the Regulation? 15:19 Banks Blocking Crypto Payments 20:03 What Australian Users Can Do 24:51 Making the Consultation Count 29:11 Why Local Support Still Matters What you'll learn: - ASIC Consultation Paper 392 proposes guidance and operational standards for digital asset platforms and tokenised custody platforms ahead of the April 2027 regime. - Crypto exchanges and brokers may be captured as digital asset platforms and require appropriate Australian financial services licensing. - More than 140 entities have reportedly applied for an AFSL, compared with more than 300 crypto businesses previously registered with AUSTRAC. - Licensing can require months of internal work, external advice, system changes and ongoing compliance staff, creating a heavier burden for smaller operators. - Fewer licensed platforms could reduce competition and consumer choice even as the framework aims to improve safeguards for client assets and trading. - Australian users are already experiencing bank restrictions on some crypto-related payments, which the discussion links to institutional risk settings. - Self-custody can reduce reliance on platforms but introduces its own security and recovery risks, so it is not a simple answer for every user. - The consultation gives industry participants and the public an opportunity to comment before ASIC finalises detailed guidance and standards. Links & References: - Australia Sets New Crypto Reporting and Licensing Rules for 2027 / X: https://link.learncardano.io/4... - Australia Proposes Capital, Custody Rules for Crypto: https://link.learncardano.io/z... - 26-245MR ASIC consults on implementation of new digital asset laws | ASIC: https://link.learncardano.io/T... - ASIC Consultation - Google Docs: https://link.learncardano.io/n... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X0lJ5DBZzr8 Website: https://link.learncardano.io/b... X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3... Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice. 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

Borrowing against crypto can provide cash without selling the underlying asset, but it replaces a potential capital gains event with interest, liquidation risk and counterparty exposure. Using Elon Musk's Tesla-backed borrowing as a starting point, Peter explains why the ultra-wealthy tend to borrow conservatively against large asset pools rather than treating debt as free money. The episode compares the US ‘buy, borrow, die’ strategy with Australia's different inherited-asset cost-base rules, then models how a 50% crypto loan-to-value ratio can quickly rise into margin-call territory when collateral falls. It also examines Nexo Credit Line for Australian clients, including its revolving structure, variable rates and LTV limits, provider custody, and the questions borrowers should consider before putting digital assets up as collateral. Chapters: 0:00 Borrow, Don't Sell 1:31 Elon Musk's Tesla Loans 3:15 Why Low LTV Matters 3:54 Buy, Borrow, Die 5:49 Australia's Tax Difference 6:25 Crypto-Backed Lending 6:50 LTV and Liquidation Risk 7:33 Counterparty Risk 8:38 Nexo Credit Line 9:26 Risks and Trade-Offs 10:19 The Real Takeaway What you'll learn: - Asset-backed borrowing allows owners to access cash without selling, but interest, collateral requirements and forced-sale risk still apply. - Tesla's board caps Elon Musk's borrowing against pledged shares at 25% of their value or US$3.5 billion, whichever is lower. - The US ‘buy, borrow, die’ strategy relies partly on inherited assets receiving a step-up in cost basis, which does not translate directly to Australia. - Australian beneficiaries generally inherit the original cost base for post-CGT assets, so borrowing is mainly about timing and retaining exposure rather than eliminating tax. - A 50% crypto LTV can rise to 83.3% after a 40% fall in collateral value, potentially triggering a margin call or forced sale. - Crypto-backed loans introduce counterparty risk because the provider controls the pledged collateral. - Nexo Credit Line is presented as a revolving credit facility for eligible Australian clients, with rates and limits depending on current product terms and loyalty tier. - Borrowers should test whether they could cover interest or add collateral during a sharp downturn without putting savings or their financial safety net at risk. Links & References: - Nexo: https://link.learncardano.io/QR6DJe References: - https://link.learncardano.io/dVfUo8 - https://link.learncardano.io/tk6n0Z - https://link.learncardano.io/InqQwf - https://link.learncardano.io/3wmaq8 Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice. 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

This Cardano news update covers the biggest Token2049 Singapore takeaways and the follow-up announcements now landing across the ecosystem. Peter starts with the latest Ledger and Trezor supply-chain concerns, then moves into Cardano's programmable token standard, Midnight's role in private and compliant transactions, and the growing institutional story around Veridian ID and Fireblocks. The episode also breaks down the Cardano Foundation booth, UTXO Pitch Night with Draper Dragon, the Origins Hackathon results, and why the number of teams building on Cardano rails was a strong signal from the event. From there, Peter covers Minswap and Fluid Tokens, Cardano's Japan push with Pacific Meta, RealFi and GeroWallet, the .ada domain application, Butane V2 on testnet, Open Wallet Standard support, and checkout tools like Hokan and Chatsoon. As always, use the official links and project channels before taking action. This is an ecosystem update and security roundup, not financial advice. Chapters: 0:00 Ledger and Trezor warning 5:16 Programmable tokens and Midnight 7:06 Veridian ID spins out 7:57 Fireblocks and institutions 10:17 Token2049 ecosystem push 17:44 Hackathon builders and agents 23:28 Minswap and Fluid Tokens 28:32 Japan, RealFi and .ada 31:25 Butane and wallet standards 34:00 Treasury-funded visibility What you'll learn: - Ledger and Trezor supply-chain reports are spreading beyond one device model, so hardware wallet users should verify purchase channels and device integrity carefully. - Cardano programmable tokens are now positioned for stablecoins, RWAs and other regulated assets that need rules built into native tokens. - Midnight permissionless smart contracts and privacy features connect directly with Cardano use cases that need selective disclosure and compliance. - Veridian ID has spun out from the Cardano Foundation as its own product, while Fireblocks is preparing Cardano Native Token support for institutional custody. - Token2049 put Cardano in front of builders, investors and ecosystem partners through the booth, podcast studio, UTXO Pitch Night and Origins Hackathon. - The Origins Hackathon had strong Cardano participation, including agentic commerce projects using rails such as x402 and Masumi. - Minswap and Fluid Tokens are moving toward a merged Cardano DeFi experience, with CIP-113 testing and multichain plans also in view. - Further updates include Pacific Meta in Japan, RealFi and GeroWallet, the .ada domain application, Butane V2 testnet, Open Wallet Standard support, Hokan and Chatsoon. Links & References: - Trezor Cuts Resellers After Ledger Tampering Scare / X: https://link.learncardano.io/wrRU7H - Rapha.hl on X: "Good morning run before #token2049 💪 Always a good time, gents @F_Gregaard @phillip_pon @planetmaaz @Andytang @snek" / X: https://link.learncardano.io/RGjQIq Theme: - https://link.learncardano.io/MnOlwV - https://link.learncardano.io/T3fWiK Cardano Impact: - https://link.learncardano.io/DTrErN - https://link.learncardano.io/QnuVBp - https://link.learncardano.io/H2bmXk - https://link.learncardano.io/Iiy6CJ - https://link.learncardano.io/AylaBi - https://link.learncardano.io/Zl3IUt UTXO Pitch Night: - https://link.learncardano.io/bINgEG - https://link.learncardano.io/F8kHSw - https://link.learncardano.io/51pkaD - https://link.learncardano.io/YcmKYL - https://link.learncardano.io/gMnTKF Hackathon: - https://link.learncardano.io/wxVI73 - https://link.learncardano.io/VBKLav - https://link.learncardano.io/idZNS1 - https://link.learncardano.io/q0o4Pr Minswap Fluid Tokens: - https://link.learncardano.io/29Ez8X - https://link.learncardano.io/uHGlMN - https://link.learncardano.io/qYkYOV - https://link.learncardano.io/iX0Wus More Cardano News: - https://link.learncardano.io/B9CzZe - https://link.learncardano.io/IHAemN - https://link.learncardano.io/kM5Xyd - https://link.learncardano.io/Qg5ZEs - https://link.learncardano.io/6frdpJ - https://link.learncardano.io/DmKX1G - https://link.learncardano.io/pScnMs - https://link.learncardano.io/OhJfBU Checkout: - https://link.learncardano.io/jnXgKd - https://link.learncardano.io/Uas23g Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice. 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

Peter breaks down the latest Midnight ecosystem updates from Token2049 and the wider Asia tour, starting with permissionless smart contract deployment on mainnet and the sharp rise in network activity that followed. He also covers Solana wallet support for private DeFi, NIGHT access through OKJ in Japan, and Fahmi Syed’s collateral warehouse example for private but compliant trading infrastructure. The episode also looks at the community and builder side of Midnight: ambassador activity at Token2049, Charles Hoskinson’s Midnight City presentation, AI agents hiring humans to walk the conference floor, the Tokyo activation, and the startup pitches building around privacy. Peter closes with updates on his own Hokan escrow platform and Chatsoon networking CRM, and how Midnight privacy could fit into those products. Chapters: 0:00 Midnight Mainnet Opens Up 1:39 Solana Privacy Support 3:26 NIGHT Access in Japan 4:48 Collateral Warehouse Use Case 8:12 Midnight Ambassador Network 12:16 Midnight City and AI Agents 15:14 Token2049 Side Events 17:32 Startup Pitches on Midnight 19:56 Tokyo Activation 21:07 Hokan Escrow Plans 22:10 Chatsoon Event CRM 23:43 Wrap Up and Next Updates What you'll learn: - Midnight has removed the previous permission gate for smart contract deployment, allowing builders to deploy directly on mainnet. - Daily Midnight transactions reportedly jumped sharply after permissionless contracts opened up, showing early mainnet activity from builders and testers. - Solana wallet support is being connected to Midnight so users can access private swaps and private DeFi flows from their existing wallets. - OKJ is expanding NIGHT access in Japan, an important market for long-time Cardano and ADA holders. - The collateral warehouse idea shows how Midnight can support private trading and asset movement while still allowing compliance proofs where needed. - Midnight City is being used as a visible proof of concept for AI agents, passports, rentable skills, and private on-chain activity. References: 1. Pete - https://link.learncardano.io/HamXI1 2. Linda - https://link.learncardano.io/tfg2bU 3. Linda - https://link.learncardano.io/1Qn81J 4. Sebastien Guillemot - https://link.learncardano.io/3AYHM4 5. Midnight - https://link.learncardano.io/pfIYpS 6. OKJ（オーケージェー） - https://link.learncardano.io/vKnlJM 7. support.okj.com - https://link.learncardano.io/tQTv7x 8. SWANNY 🔺 - https://link.learncardano.io/StVYa6 9. Sydney Nelson - https://link.learncardano.io/wTm5sW 10. Cointelegraph - https://link.learncardano.io/oBI9x1 11. Ele Mather - https://link.learncardano.io/JIt2MV 12. Jure - https://link.learncardano.io/3wKKEC 13. Alex Pestchanker - https://link.learncardano.io/lOcJQa 14. WEA - https://link.learncardano.io/7J3Rus 15. Sydney Nelson - https://link.learncardano.io/nC69nY 16. Hokan - https://link.learncardano.io/jnXgKd 17. Chatsoon - https://link.learncardano.io/Uas23g Links: All my links - https://link.learncardano.io/j4yE4L Support the channel - https://link.learncardano.io/E6wHk0 Delegate to ADAOZ - https://link.learncardano.io/8eQt6m Audio podcast - https://link.learncardano.io/IbVJqj Disclosure: I am a Midnight Ambassador. Views are my own. This is educational content, not financial or legal advice. Do your own research. #cardano #midnight #blockchain 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

Ledger has confirmed that one impacted user's device contained an unauthorized hardware implant as part of an investigation into reports of lost funds from users in South East Asia who purchased through reseller CryptoBilis. Peter breaks down what has been reported, why buying hardware wallets through trusted channels matters, how phishing emails still target Ledger users, and what crypto holders can check when reviewing their own custody setup. Chapters: 0:00 Ledger security warning 0:52 Buy from trusted sources 1:36 Reported losses and reseller risk 2:25 Suspicious implant hardware 3:11 Checking your Ledger device 3:52 Phishing emails and fake updates 5:02 Keystone and paper wallet options 6:18 Affiliate disclosure and support 7:48 Upcoming Cardano and Midnight updates What you'll learn: - Ledger is investigating reports of lost funds from users in South East Asia who purchased devices from reseller CryptoBilis. - Ledger later confirmed that one impacted user's device contained an unauthorized hardware implant. - Community investigators shared images comparing a Ledger board with the suspected implant hardware. - Buying hardware wallets through trusted or direct channels matters because supply-chain risk can defeat normal cold-storage assumptions. - Phishing emails remain a separate Ledger-user risk, especially after previous customer database leaks. - Peter discusses checking device hardware, considering open-source wallet designs, and understanding paper wallet trade-offs. References: - Mark Karpelès on X: "This looks like this could be exactly what I'm investigating. Anyone affected, please contact me or open your ledger and send me pictures so we can confirm if there's a bug in there (pictures: ledger board on top, spy implant below). https://t.co/mg2VRHLRHE" / X: https://link.learncardano.io/kEswaC - Ledger Support on X: "Ledger is investigating reports of loss of funds from users in South East Asia who purchased products from a reseller named CryptoBillis. As a precaution, and pending the results of our investigation, we have asked CryptoBilis to pause all sales and shipments of Ledger devices… / X: https://link.learncardano.io/rB0OoK - shop.ledger.com: https://link.learncardano.io/4Ywmu9 - Ledger Support on X: "Situation Update: Ledger can confirm that one of the impacted users’ devices contained an unauthorized hardware implant. Ledger is reaching out to impacted users as part of the ongoing investigation. If you have information regarding the investigation, please reach out to Ledg… / X: https://link.learncardano.io/oguCxs Website: https://learncardano.io X/Twitter: https://x.com/LearnCardano Disclaimer: This content is educational only and is not financial, investment, legal, tax, or security advice. Some wallet, exchange, and referral links may be affiliate links. 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

Lava is building a liquid staking protocol for Cardano that lets ADA holders deposit ADA, mint the LADA receipt token, and keep staking exposure while using DeFi. In this interview, Peter speaks with Nick Milne about why Cardano native staking is already liquid, what changes when that ADA moves into DeFi, and how Lava aims to stack staking yield with on-chain strategies. They also discuss Atrium delegation, LADA as a Cardano native token, DEX and stablecoin liquidity, lending collateral, regulatory and tax friction, vault infrastructure, looping strategies, and what Nick learned from the Draper University program. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:26 How LADA Works 3:28 Staking Plus DeFi 5:20 Cardano Versus Ethereum 7:28 DeFi As A Hedge 9:35 Stacking Yield 12:02 Integrations And TVL 17:21 Stablecoin Liquidity 20:01 Tax Friction 22:54 Vaults And Looping 28:16 Draper Lessons 33:30 Wrap Up What you'll learn: - Lava is designed to let ADA holders mint LADA, a Cardano native receipt token backed by deposited ADA. - The core pitch is to avoid choosing between native staking yield and DeFi participation when deploying ADA on-chain. - Lava plans to use Atrium-style delegation while making LADA usable across DEX liquidity, stablecoin pairs and lending markets. - Nick argues that liquid staking is a foundational DeFi primitive in ecosystems like Ethereum and Solana, and Cardano can adapt the idea to its own staking model. - Tax and regulatory treatment may still be a real adoption barrier for users who treat an ADA-to-LADA conversion as a taxable event. - Lava sees vaults, looping and yield aggregation as longer-term infrastructure for making Cardano DeFi easier to use. Links & References: Lava: - https://link.learncardano.io/zuM77S Follow Lava on X: - https://link.learncardano.io/YC8cob Follow Nick on X: - https://link.learncardano.io/DLG1js Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice. 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

Australian crypto tax can get messy fast. In this episode, Peter speaks with Matthew from Summ, formerly Crypto Tax Calculator, about what actually triggers a taxable event, how the ATO views staking, airdrops, NFTs, DeFi, wrapping, liquidity pools, scams and lost wallets, and why good records matter before the ATO comes knocking. They also dig into how much visibility the ATO already has through exchange reporting and on-chain activity, what CARF could change for offshore exchanges, how the travel rule affects normal users, and why Summ is expanding beyond crypto into broader investment tax reporting. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:07 Crypto Tax Misconceptions 3:44 Taxable Crypto Events 5:45 Staking Rewards Taxed Twice 8:41 DeFi, LPs And Wrapping 11:15 Tracking Transactions Properly 14:13 Lost Funds And Evidence 17:17 What The ATO Can See 19:57 CARF And Offshore Exchanges 22:58 Travel Rule And Licensing 25:46 Privacy Trade-Offs 28:10 Where Tax Rules Struggle 31:43 Why Summ Rebranded 34:33 Real-Time Tax Tracking 37:01 Getting Started With Reporting 39:13 Mistakes To Avoid 40:50 Wrap Up What you'll learn: - Selling crypto, swapping crypto-to-crypto, using crypto to buy NFTs, and moving through many DeFi actions can trigger taxable events in Australia. - Staking rewards and airdrops can create ordinary income first, then a later capital gain or loss when the asset is sold. - Liquidity pools, lending receipt tokens and wrapped assets can be treated as disposals, even when users feel they still have the same economic exposure. - The ATO already receives Australian exchange data and can infer wallet ownership from repeated on-chain movements between exchanges and wallets. - CARF may give the ATO more visibility into offshore exchange activity as tax authorities begin sharing crypto reporting data internationally. - If funds were lost, stolen, rugged or trapped on a failed exchange, evidence such as emails, transaction hashes and public reports matters. Links & References: Summ: rebrand from Crypto Tax Calculator: - https://link.learncardano.io/MoR5ia Summ: stocks FAQ: - https://link.learncardano.io/xzL20C ATO: Crypto asset transactions: - https://link.learncardano.io/GmSplq ATO: Crypto to crypto exchange or swap: - https://link.learncardano.io/T5MrvT ATO: What are crypto assets: - https://link.learncardano.io/ARZ2mo ATO: CGT discount: - https://link.learncardano.io/njU3wq ATO: Staking rewards and airdrops: - https://link.learncardano.io/FqFj1t ATO: Decentralised finance and wrapping crypto: - https://link.learncardano.io/AIorOi ATO: Loss or theft of crypto assets: - https://link.learncardano.io/NyOGtN ATO: Keeping crypto records: - https://link.learncardano.io/czL1FK ATO: Using capital losses to reduce capital gains: - https://link.learncardano.io/UkXNkd ATO: How to work out and report CGT on crypto: - https://link.learncardano.io/E5WvMt ATO: Crypto assets data-matching program: - https://link.learncardano.io/7wvlx5 ATO: Liability and penalties for voluntary corrections: - https://link.learncardano.io/hvzjR1 ATO: Preparing your tax return and due dates: - https://link.learncardano.io/yOD3Js ATO: OECD Crypto Asset Reporting Framework and domestic reporting: - https://link.learncardano.io/TO7eDD Treasury: Crypto Asset Reporting Framework consultation: - https://link.learncardano.io/DuQU4w OECD: Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework: - https://link.learncardano.io/XtY9HM AUSTRAC: Travel rule overview: - https://link.learncardano.io/XJEeTq AUSTRAC: About the AML/CTF reforms: - https://link.learncardano.io/UXsar5 AUSTRAC: Register as a remittance or virtual asset service provider: - https://link.learncardano.io/A5AsNz ASIC: Roadmap for digital assets law reform implementation: - https://link.learncardano.io/OwcMIy Digital Assets Framework Act 2026: - https://link.learncardano.io/ZTzSpO ASIC: INFO 225 Digital assets, financial products and services: - https://link.learncardano.io/TH43M5 ATO: Division 296 tax on large super balances: - https://link.learncardano.io/SrGoDs Treasury: Super reforms and the realised earnings approach: - https://link.learncardano.io/y1tFMZ Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. 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The ATO is chasing Australian small businesses over unpaid and late superannuation, with automated checks looking back as far as 2021 and some owners receiving letters for interest, penalties and Super Guarantee Charge amounts. The issue is not just whether super should be paid; it is how the ATO counts when it was paid, especially when clearing houses and fund processing times create delays between money leaving the business and landing in the employee's super account. Peter breaks down the Hughesy example, the 10% nominal interest under the Super Guarantee Charge, the coming Payday Super rules from 1 July 2026, and why some accountants are comparing the automated letter campaign to Robodebt. He also asks the practical question small business owners and employees should care about: when money is recovered, how much goes to employee super accounts, how much is interest, and how much stays with the ATO as penalties? This episode is general commentary only, not tax, legal or financial advice. If you receive an ATO super letter, review the dates, clearing house records and fund receipt details with a qualified accountant before paying anything blindly. Chapters: 0:00 ATO Chasing Unpaid Super 0:45 Automated Checks Since 2021 1:27 Hughesy Clearing Delay Example 2:12 Interest and Penalties 2:51 Accountant Warning Clip 4:01 Review Before Paying 5:11 Small Business Pressure 6:18 Robodebt Comparison 8:17 Peter's Own Super Issue 8:41 Where Is The Money Going? 9:56 Payday Super From 2026 11:07 Wrap Up What you'll learn: - The ATO is reportedly using automated checks to review small-business superannuation payments going back to 1 July 2021. - Super can be treated as paid only when the employee's fund receives it, not necessarily when the employer sends money through a clearing house. - Late or missed super may trigger the Super Guarantee Charge, including nominal interest and possible penalties. - Some small businesses may be challenged over payment timing even where super was sent, because clearing and processing delays can push receipt past the deadline. - Payday Super starts from 1 July 2026 and will give the ATO more frequent reporting on super obligations and payments. - Peter compares the risk of automated ATO letters to Robodebt-style problems where people may pay first instead of challenging incorrect assumptions. - The episode asks where recovered money actually goes: employee super accounts, interest, ATO penalties, or a mix of all three. - Business owners should verify records with their accountant rather than assuming an automated ATO letter is correct. Links & References: - Australian tax agent clip on ATO super letters: https://link.learncardano.io/etrpih - Dave Hughes post on late super clearing delays: https://link.learncardano.io/7lxaN5 ATO interest and late super: - https://link.learncardano.io/zVCVhL - https://link.learncardano.io/jeT1J6 - https://link.learncardano.io/gnrISL Super guarantee rate: - https://link.learncardano.io/oHVxl5 Payday Super: - https://link.learncardano.io/uRkRqV - https://link.learncardano.io/xRgSPE - https://link.learncardano.io/g5igkQ - https://link.learncardano.io/VTI0Co Robodebt: - https://link.learncardano.io/XdYFSr - https://link.learncardano.io/kkHrkp Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice. 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

CIP-113 has been merged into the Cardano CIPs repository, moving Cardano closer to a standard for programmable token-like assets. In this video I break down what programmable tokens are, why they matter for real-world assets, stablecoins and tokenized securities, and how projects could use transfer rules, KYC allowlists, freeze/seize actions and issuer controls without turning every implementation into a custom one-off. This does not mean every wallet and dApp supports CIP-113 today. It means the proposed standard has taken a major step forward, and now builders, wallets, custodians and projects can start aligning around the same model. Chapters: 0:00 CIP-113 and why it matters 1:04 What has actually merged 1:44 How Cardano native tokens work today 3:13 Programmable token rules explained 3:55 Stablecoin compliance example 5:20 Real-world asset and property examples 6:01 KYC and jurisdiction controls 7:16 Freeze and seize trade-offs 9:03 Why Cardano needs this for RWAs 10:10 Fireblocks, standards and institutional custody 11:26 Years of contributor work behind CIP-113 12:27 Wrap up, Token2049 and ChatSoon What you'll learn: - CIP-113 defines a Cardano standard for programmable token-like assets. - Programmable tokens can require script validation before ownership changes. - Stablecoins, tokenized securities and RWAs often need transfer restrictions, allowlists or issuer controls. - The standard can help Cardano compete for regulated real-world asset use cases. - Wallets, dApps and custodians benefit when projects use one shared standard instead of custom implementations. - The merge is important, but ecosystem implementation and support are still the next step. Links & References: CIP-113 community updates: - https://link.learncardano.io/nVRnyl - https://link.learncardano.io/ok4Ohs - https://link.learncardano.io/tMTgwr - https://link.learncardano.io/pVMVwt - https://link.learncardano.io/O1kbJf Primary resources: - https://link.learncardano.io/TtctMs - https://link.learncardano.io/s7CM07 - https://link.learncardano.io/7W6xxs Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice. 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

Australia's crypto rules are changing. AUSTRAC already requires many crypto service providers to register for anti-money laundering and financial crime oversight, while ASIC is pushing affected digital asset businesses into Australia's financial services licensing regime. In this episode, Peter breaks down the difference between AUSTRAC registration and an Australian Financial Services Licence, what ASIC's 30 September 2026 transition deadline means, and why the bigger Digital Asset Platform framework starting in April 2027 is focused heavily on custody. The key message for Australian crypto holders is simple: you do not need a licence to own Bitcoin, ADA or other crypto, and self-custody is not being banned. But if you use an exchange or custodial platform, it is worth checking who you are dealing with, whether they are registered with AUSTRAC, whether they need an AFSL, and what entity actually holds your assets. Chapters: 0:00 Australia's crypto rules are changing 0:55 AUSTRAC registration vs ASIC licensing 1:59 What ASIC regulates 2:40 The 30 September 2026 AFSL deadline 3:23 Why not every exchange needs an AFSL today 3:53 Digital Asset Platforms from April 2027 4:25 Custody and not your keys 5:20 What this means for Australian crypto holders 5:50 Check AUSTRAC and the exchange entity 6:34 What if your exchange has no licence? 7:21 Regulation does not remove risk 7:38 Self-custody trade-offs 8:26 Is this good or bad for crypto? 9:39 Practical checks and final thoughts What you'll learn: - AUSTRAC registration and an Australian Financial Services Licence are different checks, and crypto users should understand what each one does. - ASIC's no-action transition period for affected digital asset businesses ends on 30 September 2026, but that does not mean every exchange without an AFSL instantly becomes illegal. - Australia's new Digital Asset Platform framework is due to apply from 9 April 2027 and focuses heavily on platforms that custody customer crypto assets. - Australian crypto holders do not need a licence to own Bitcoin, ADA or other crypto, and the new rules do not make self-custody illegal. - Users should check the AUSTRAC Virtual Asset Service Provider Register, ASIC professional registers, and the legal entity behind the exchange or platform they use. - Regulation can add rules and accountability, but it does not remove exchange failure, hacking, counterparty or self-custody risks. Links & References: Search the AUSTRAC Virtual Asset Service Provider Register (check your exchange is registered): - https://link.learncardano.io/nc865j Search ASIC's professional registers (check for an Australian financial services licence): - https://link.learncardano.io/j8BqkT Virtual asset service provider register goes public (AUSTRAC, 30 June 2026): - https://link.learncardano.io/67E1k9 Virtual asset service providers overview (AUSTRAC): - https://link.learncardano.io/yfukY2 Final call for firms to act before ASIC's digital asset licensing deadline (ASIC, 2 September 2026): - https://link.learncardano.io/RWaniN ASIC extends no-action position for digital asset businesses to 30 September 2026 (ASIC, 25 June 2026): - https://link.learncardano.io/wbUosF INFO 225 Digital assets: Financial products and services (ASIC): - https://link.learncardano.io/08CbJc ASIC's roadmap for digital assets law reform implementation (ASIC, 20 April 2026): - https://link.learncardano.io/OwcMIy Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026 (Federal Register of Legislation): - https://link.learncardano.io/JTKvQ4 Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025: progress and documents (Parliament of Australia): - https://link.learncardano.io/pGocSr Bills Digest: Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 (Parliamentary Library): - https://link.learncardano.io/N1RTB6 New digital asset laws to unlock innovation and safeguard investment (Treasury Ministers, 26 November 2025): - https://link.learncardano.io/lewfr3 Crypto assets (Moneysmart): - https://link.learncardano.io/81m1X8 Crypto scams (Moneysmart): - https://link.learncardano.io/t9lvGz Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. 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Cardano and Midnight had a packed week heading into Token2049, with practical updates across builder funding, stake pools, wallet recovery, developer tooling, payments, privacy apps and enterprise custody. Peter covers the Alpha Growth RFP, EMURGO stake pool handover, SecondFi recovery status, Max Weber's Cardano and Midnight API work, Chatsoon testing, Noctis launches, Midnight events in Singapore, Barça Fan Lab, Fireblocks support for Cardano Native Tokens, Catalyst Pilot 2026 and the latest Cardano Venture Hub cohort. The episode focuses on what these updates mean for builders and users: where affected SecondFi wallet users stand, why unified Cardano and Midnight APIs matter for AI agents, how privacy and selective disclosure could make Midnight useful, why Fireblocks support changes enterprise access to Cardano native assets, and how new funding cohorts are pushing stablecoins, identity, payments, lending and real-world adoption. Peter also gives a personal view on the proposed stakePoolTargetNum change from k=500 to k=1000 and how a sudden shift could affect ADAOZ delegators and small pool operators. The goal is to help viewers catch up on the week's major Cardano and Midnight developments without treating any of it as financial advice. Chapters: 0:00 Cardano and Midnight week 0:30 Alpha Growth RFP 1:10 EMURGO stake pools 3:21 SecondFi recovery update 6:02 Cardano Midnight API 9:03 Building Chatsoon 13:01 AI agent payments 14:25 Noctis launchpad 16:56 Midnight at Token2049 17:54 Barça Fan Lab 21:10 Fireblocks on Cardano 23:31 Catalyst Pilot teams 27:23 Cardano Venture Hub 29:26 K parameter debate 34:43 Wrap up What you'll learn: - Alpha Growth's RFP is open for builders from Cardano and other ecosystems who want to bring new products into the Cardano ecosystem. - EMURGO's stake pools are moving to Shunsuke Murasaki, giving delegators a reason to check where their ADA is staked and whether they want to redelegate. - SecondFi recovery work is still underway, with Peter explaining the expected recovery process, missing staking rewards and unresolved Midnight claim questions for affected wallets. - ODATANO and Max Weber's work aims to make Cardano and Midnight accessible through one API, including AI-agent flows, x402 payments, local signing and Midnight proofs. - Chatsoon has expanded from a simple event networking CRM into an app with contact scanning, follow-ups, Cardano wallet ideas and a potential Midnight privacy identity layer. - Noctis is preparing Midnight-style privacy token launches, which Peter frames as powerful but also harder for retail users to inspect compared with transparent on-chain launches. - Fireblocks support for Cardano Native Tokens gives exchanges, banks and fintechs a familiar custody and policy-control layer for Cardano assets. - Catalyst Pilot 2026 and Cardano Venture Hub cohorts show more funding and accelerator activity around stablecoins, identity, lending, payments, healthcare and supply chains. Links & References: Chatsoon Testing Instructions: - https://link.learncardano.io/rFG31x - https://link.learncardano.io/Uas23g Emurgo Stakepools: - https://link.learncardano.io/0TcWjc SecondFi Update: - https://link.learncardano.io/xXxFfm Cardano Midnight API for Agentic Payments: - https://link.learncardano.io/3xBmCT - https://link.learncardano.io/GpJ3QV - https://link.learncardano.io/643BBv - https://link.learncardano.io/iiTcib ADA and Agentic Payments: - https://link.learncardano.io/XpVQ9q Noctis Launchpad: - https://link.learncardano.io/olsUIM - https://link.learncardano.io/GXPpBT Midnight at Token2049: - https://link.learncardano.io/0XF9J5 Barca FC Fan Site: - https://link.learncardano.io/aCODfX - https://link.learncardano.io/vt9kgR - https://link.learncardano.io/yNqIx7 Fireblock on Cardano: - https://link.learncardano.io/ByH6Jb Catalyst: - https://link.learncardano.io/IUWT2B - https://link.learncardano.io/CTGori Venture Hub: - https://link.learncardano.io/kMA4sG Governance Action to increase K to 1000: - https://link.learncardano.io/znVznE - https://link.learncardano.io/w2HbhN Website: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68Rc X/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1Qtv Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. 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