Connecting the unconnected, banking the unbanked

World Mobile and IOHK seek to disrupt the global telecommunications market

11 August 2021 Alex Hamilton 6 mins read

Connecting the unconnected, banking the unbanked

Since the pay-as-you-go boom of the late 1990s, mobile phone use has grown sharply. Yet, half of the world’s population remains unconnected. That’s nearly four billion people, most of whom live in disadvantaged or remote areas.

There are many reasons why people may not be able to gain access to a mobile network. Lack of infrastructure is the main cause because network providers…

A closer look at the cFund

First announced at last year’s Shelley summit, the cFund is an early-stage investment fund focused on innovative companies primarily utilizing the Cardano blockchain and its technology.

28 July 2021 Fernando Sanchez 5 mins read

A closer look at the cFund

As we move closer to smart contracts on Cardano, fund activity is now accelerating. We spoke with David Roebuck, Principal at Wave Financial, to find out more about the fund and its goals.

What is the cFund?

The cFund is a crypto-native hedge fund managed by Wave Financial in partnership with IOG. The fund employs an early-stage venture strategy and invests in innovative…

Wolfram and Cardano build communities with NFTs and liveminting

An inspiring look at the role of NFTs from Wolfram Blockchain Labs CEO Jon Woodard

22 July 2021 Jon Woodard 5 mins read

 Wolfram and Cardano build communities with NFTs and liveminting

As we emerge from the darkness of the pandemic, we can reconnect with our communities and re-focus on a shared vision for the future. We are at the cusp of a technological renaissance heralding new ways of forging strong connections. At Wolfram Blockchain Labs (WBL), we foresee a future where important moments can be forged, stored, and shared in real time to bring more…

Introducing the Catalyst Circle

The world’s largest decentralized innovation fund continues to evolve its governance and leadership model

8 July 2021 Kriss Baird 4 mins read

Introducing the Catalyst Circle

Project Catalyst has progressed at an incredible rate, doubling in almost every dimension from fund to fund since its launch. By any metric – from numbers of votes cast, funding available, or simply participants in our innovation processes – Catalyst is emerging as an invaluable fulcrum for Cardano’s future growth. Now, at the end of Fund 4, Project Catalyst has already proven…

Digital lending platform Nexo integrates Cardano, enabling ada holders to borrow and earn from a diverse crypto portfolio

This latest partnership with a leading crypto company further expands the Cardano ecosystem and exposes new users to ada

30 June 2021 Eric Czuleger 3 mins read

Digital lending platform Nexo integrates Cardano, enabling ada holders to borrow and earn from a diverse crypto portfolio

Nexo kicks off a landmark collaboration with IOHK to fully integrate Cardano into its platform. This will allow ada holders to buy, borrow, lend, and sell crypto on the Nexo Exchange, while also earning up to 8 percent interest on their holdings, or accessing ada-backed credit. This partnership increases ada’s utility and enhances Cardano’s value and reach.

As we move towards the Alonzo upgrade, IOHK is establishing strategic partnerships with organizations like Orion and Nervos to expand the Cardano ecosystem. Now, we’re adding Nexo to our growing list of collaborators. Nexo is a leading institution for building value in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The Cardano…