In this episode, we speak with Sam Lambert and Theodore Morisis, the founders of Palmyra, a Cardano-based platform bringing transparency and fair access to global commodity markets. They explain how Palmyra helps farmers capture verifiable supply-chain data, meet regulations like EUDR, and connect directly with buyers through its traceability tools, B2B marketplace, and consumer storefront. The discussion also highlights lessons from their Zambian pilot, offline-first design for low-connectivity regions, and why Cardano’s security and reliability provide a strong foundation for mission-critical trade infrastructure.
Join us as we speak with Dr. Christina Yan Zhang, CEO of the Metaverse Institute and co-chair of the UN International Telecommunication Union's metaverse task group, about the real-world challenges and opportunities at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and global development. From AI-generated deepfakes threatening heads of state to the tokenization of national government debt, Christina paints a compelling and grounded picture of where blockchain technology can deliver genuine impact, and what's at stake if we get it wrong.
In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Mathai, Director at G20 Strategies, to unpack how market making works across crypto, DeFi, and traditional finance. Jonathan explains the role of market makers, how liquidity is created in both order book and AMM-based markets, and why uptime, slippage, and volume matter for healthy market structure. The conversation also explores yield generation, risk management, hedging strategies, and how market makers navigate volatility, MEV, and emerging tools like AI as crypto markets continue to mature.
Explore the intricacies of enterprise blockchain adoption with Dr. Bernhard Kronfellner, Partner and Associate Director at BCG. During this insightful discussion, Kronfellner examines the need to overcome enterprise skepticism, demonstrate return on investment, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. He also shares his vision for a future where crypto seamlessly integrates into everyday life, showcasing BCG’s partnership with VeChain and the potential for Cardano collaboration. Tune in to discover how blockchain is bridging traditional business with Web 3.0 innovation.