Learn Cardano Podcast

Real Bitcoin was just sent to the Cardano blockchain as a native token — no bridge, no wrapping, no custodian. The Charms protocol uses recursive zero-knowledge proofs to “beam” assets between Bitcoin and Cardano trustlessly. On March 18, 2026, eBTC (Enchanted Bitcoin) landed on Cardano as a CNT. Weeks earlier, ADA, SNEK, and USDM were beamed from Cardano to Bitcoin.

In this video, I break down exactly how Charms works, why Cardano’s eUTXO model was the foundation for the protocol, and what this means for Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano. Plus updates on the Pyth Oracle hackathon, Strike perpetuals launch, and Midnight’s mainnet launch week.

🔗 Links & Resources:
Charms Website: https://charms.dev
Charms Whitepaper: https://charms.dev/Charms-whitepaper.pdf
Charms Wallet: https://wallet.charms.dev
Charms Explorer: https://explorer.charms.dev
Cast (Charms DEX): https://cast.charms.dev
Demo Transaction Links: [link from CharmsDev thread]
Pyth Network: https://www.pyth.network/
Strike Perpetuals: [link to Strike dApp]
Midnight Network: https://midnight.network
Unshielded Podcast: https://midnight.network/unshielded

📢 Follow the Charms Team:
@CharmsDev | @imikushin | @AThrouvalas

📌 Key Takeaways:
• Charms beamed real Bitcoin (eBTC) to Cardano as a native token on March 18, 2026
• ADA, SNEK, and USDM were beamed from Cardano to Bitcoin on February 28, 2026
• No bridges, no wrapping, no custodians — just recursive ZK proofs
• Cardano’s eUTXO model was explicitly credited as the inspiration for the Charms protocol
• Cardano natively supports BLS12-381 curve verification, enabling Charms tokens as true CNTs
• Cast DEX launching for Charms trading on Bitcoin
• Pyth hackathon completed with 23 teams and 100+ developers
• Strike perpetuals live on Cardano with BTC trading up to 25x leverage
• Midnight mainnet launching this week with Google Cloud, Telegram, MoneyGram, eToro and more

Chapters
00:00 Bitcoin DeFi is Here
01:28 What is Charms
04:31 Proof That It Works
07:05 How It Works
09:03 Why Cardano First
10:28 Overall Big Picture
12:40 Charms DApps Coming Next
13:31 Pyth Hackathon & Builder Fest
14:20 Strike V2 Launches
16:03 Midnight Launch Week
17:08 Open Zeppelin Working with Midnight
18:56 Support the Channel

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.

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In this conversation, Peter discusses the recent developments in Project Catalyst within the Cardano ecosystem, focusing on the governance changes and the potential transition of stewardship from IOG to the Cardano Foundation. He emphasises the importance of community involvement in voting for proposals and the need for oversight in funding mechanisms. The conversation also touches on the broader economic context affecting the ecosystem and concludes with a call for optimism and engagement from the community.

Takeaways
Project Catalyst is a self-funding mechanism in Cardano.
The Cardano Foundation may take over Project Catalyst.
Community voting is crucial for governance actions.
There has been pushback regarding the foundation's takeover.
Oversight in funding is essential for project success.
The old funding system had significant flaws.
New proposals aim to improve oversight and funding.
The Impact Pot is a mini catalyst initiative.
The current economic climate affects project funding.
Staying engaged and optimistic is vital for the community.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Project Catalyst
03:10 Governance Changes and Community Response
06:37 Oversight and Funding Mechanisms
07:34 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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.

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In this conversation, Peter discusses recent developments in the crypto space, with a particular focus on the SEC's new stance on various cryptocurrencies, including Cardano. He highlights the significance of the SEC's Clean 16 list, which categorises certain coins as digital commodities rather than securities. Peter emphasises Cardano's unique staking model and its readiness for future developments, including potential ADA ETFs and institutional adoption. He concludes by encouraging viewers to share their experiences and thoughts about holding crypto assets amid regulatory turmoil.

Takeaways
The SEC has officially backed down on crypto regulations.
Cardano is now recognised as a digital commodity.
The Clean 16 list clarifies the status of several cryptocurrencies.
Cardano's staking model is highlighted as the gold standard.
Decentralisation is key to Cardano's governance.
The SEC's new document details mining and staking mechanisms.
Cardano is poised for an ADA ETF by the end of the year.
Leios will significantly improve Cardano's network capacity.
Midnight Network will enhance privacy for institutional users.
The crypto narrative has shifted towards readiness for Wall Street.

Chapters

00:00 The End of the War on Crypto
02:55 Cardano's Unique Position in the New Landscape
06:12 Future Prospects for Cardano and the Crypto Market

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.

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In this conversation, Peter discusses the Midnight Foundation's exciting announcements about new validators for the Midnight Network, including partnerships with WorldPay and Bullish. He highlights the importance of proof of reserves in the crypto space, especially in light of past events like the FTX collapse. Additionally, Peter introduces the Nightforce ambassador program, encouraging passionate individuals to apply and contribute to the Midnight community.

Takeaways
✅ Midnight Foundation is launching with new validators.
✅ WorldPay will develop a stablecoin payment infrastructure.
✅ Bullish focuses on institutional digital asset management. 
✅ Proof of reserves is essential for crypto exchanges.
✅ Midnight uses zero-knowledge proofs for privacy.
✅ Nine partners are launching with Midnight soon. 
✅ Nightforce is the ambassador program for Midnight.
✅ The ambassador program is volunteer-based.
✅ Passion for privacy is crucial for ambassadors. 
✅ Community engagement is key to Midnight's success.

Chapters
00:00 Exciting Announcements from Midnight Foundation
04:50 Joining the Nightforce Team: Ambassador Program Overview

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.

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In this conversation, Peter discusses the critical need for privacy in the crypto space, illustrated by a real-life example of an address-poisoning attack. He explains how attackers exploit similar-looking addresses to deceive users, leading to significant financial losses. Peter emphasises the importance of verifying complete addresses and introduces privacy solutions like Midnight, which aims to enhance transaction security and the user experience in the blockchain ecosystem. He expresses optimism about the future of privacy in crypto transactions and about Midnight's potential to mitigate various types of attacks.

Takeaways
Address poisoning attacks exploit similar-looking addresses to deceive users.
Always verify the complete address before sending transactions.
User experience in crypto is currently complicated and risky.
Privacy solutions like Midnight can enhance transaction security.
Midnight allows selective disclosure of transaction details.
Crypto scams can deter new users from entering the space.
Vanity addresses can still be misleading; always double-check.
The blockchain's visibility can be a security risk.
Future privacy solutions could eliminate many current attack vectors.
Midnight aims to connect with existing blockchains for enhanced privacy.

Chapters
00:00 Understanding Address Poisoning Attacks
02:52 The Role of Privacy in Crypto Transactions
06:08 Future Solutions: The Promise of Midnight

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.

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