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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

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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

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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

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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

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Cardano turns nine, and this episode is a short personal reflection on how far the blockchain and its community have come since mainnet first started producing blocks. Peter looks back at the work early stake pool operators and developers put in, and how that foundation made it easier for later builders, educators, and SPOs to join the ecosystem.

Chapters:
0:00 Cardano Turns Nine
0:23 Five Years In Cardano
0:47 From SPO To Ambassador
1:28 Cardano Changed My Life
1:40 Scaling And DeFi Ahead
2:03 Building Investable Apps
2:23 Many More Years

What you'll learn:
- Cardano mainnet has reached its ninth birthday since first producing blocks.
- Early stake pool operators and developers helped build the foundation that later made running nodes and joining the ecosystem easier.
- Peter reflects on five years in Cardano, from running a stake pool to creating Learn Cardano content, building tools, running meetups, and interviewing ecosystem builders.
- Cardano has opened up major community opportunities, including ambassador roles, events, DraperU, and deeper builder connections.
- Hydra, Peras, and Leios are highlighted as important scaling work around the corner for the ecosystem.
- DeFi liquidity, dApps, Alpha Growth, DraperU, and ecosystem education are framed as pieces that are now starting to come together.
- The episode closes with gratitude for the people who built Cardano and optimism about the next stage of the ecosystem.

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ChatterPay is bringing ADA payments into a place billions of people already use: WhatsApp. In this Draper University interview, Peter talks with Tomas from ChatterPay about how the team moved from hackathon prototypes to Cardano mainnet, why the app has caught attention across the Cardano community, and how users can send ADA and supported stablecoins with a simple text or voice message.

Chapters:
0:00 ChatterPay Goes Viral
1:10 Meet Tomas
1:51 Hackathon Origins
4:30 Cardano Mainnet Launch
5:34 Why WhatsApp Payments Matter
7:13 Regulation And Roadblocks
8:55 Fintech Partner Strategy
10:54 Cardano User Roadmap
12:06 Draper University Lessons
13:32 Wrap Up

What you'll learn:
- ChatterPay lets users send ADA and supported stablecoins to WhatsApp contacts without installing a separate crypto wallet app.
- Tomas explains how the project began at hackathons in Argentina and Uruguay before expanding through accelerator programmes and Cardano mainnet support.
- ChatterPay is positioning WhatsApp as an everyday payment interface rather than asking users to learn a new standalone application.
- The team sees regulation and fiat on/off ramps as major challenges, especially for reaching non-crypto users such as family members or first-time wallet users.
- ChatterPay's B2B strategy focuses on fintech partners that already have licences, users, and regional distribution, especially in Latin America and other emerging markets.
- For Cardano users, the roadmap includes potential DeFi, yield, stablecoin, and cross-chain features abstracted into WhatsApp.
- The Draper University programme helped ChatterPay discover the Cardano ecosystem, receive community attention, and sharpen fundraising, user acquisition, and customer discovery.

Links & References:
ChatterPay:
- https://link.learncardano.io/KFxrKe
- https://link.learncardano.io/Sn8CDT
- https://link.learncardano.io/v8scJ5
Viral Posts about ChatterPay:
- https://link.learncardano.io/jxqcV0
- https://link.learncardano.io/XfCDbE
- https://link.learncardano.io/BLFdr4
- https://link.learncardano.io/95N7rM

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After four weeks at Draper University in Silicon Valley, the original startup idea changed completely. Peter went into the first Cardano Genesis program thinking about a Web3 bounty platform and came out with a much clearer founder mindset, a sharper view of market size, and a new direction for Moshi Concepts and Hokan.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Cardano Genesis Program
2:45 Market Size Reality Check
4:43 Pitching And Validation
6:13 From Bounties To Escrow
8:40 Rehearsing The Pitch
11:29 Pitching Tim Draper
13:55 Catalyst And Treasury Use
16:16 Trust And Security
18:59 Go To Market Lessons
24:48 Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
29:58 Moshi Concepts And Hokan

What you'll learn:
- Draper University's Cardano Genesis program pushed the idea beyond a simple bounty platform into programmable escrow infrastructure.
- Customer interviews and validation changed the focus from what can be built to what is actually worth building.
- Pitching in front of Tim Draper highlighted why infrastructure alone is not enough without applications, users, revenue, and distribution.
- Andy Tang's feedback made trust, audits, security, and dispute handling central to the Moshi Concepts escrow platform.
- Hokan is being shaped as a Cardano-first escrow layer for stablecoin payments, marketplaces, digital commerce, and agentic transactions.
- The experience showed why founders need market sizing, go-to-market discipline, investor momentum, networking, and customer-first thinking.
- Moshi Concepts will share the ongoing founder journey, including what works, what fails, and how Hokan develops from MVP to real-world use.

Links & References:
Draper University:
- https://link.learncardano.io/cais7I
- https://link.learncardano.io/3gQ2oZ
Draper Dragon:
- https://link.learncardano.io/DHa4Iq
- https://link.learncardano.io/LEbpWP
- https://link.learncardano.io/zVHTwY
Follow my journey of Moshi Concepts:
- https://link.learncardano.io/wBsUia
- https://link.learncardano.io/CkNlVS
Learn more about Hokan:
- https://link.learncardano.io/jnXgKd

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This Cardano news update covers a difficult run of ecosystem security incidents alongside several important signs of progress. Peter walks through the compromised IOG YouTube channel, the SecondFi recovery process, the Splash ADA/OADA breach, and why better security practices still matter for users and builders.

The episode then shifts into the constructive side of the update: Cardano Foundation joining Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program, Midgard Labs taking over Plutus engineering, Bifrost testing with SPOs, browser-based Cardano node work, x402 support for Cardano payments, AlphaGrowth’s PRIME RFPs, DraperU reflections, and upcoming TOKEN2049 events.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro and market context
1:05 IOG YouTube channel compromise
2:03 SecondFi recovery progress
4:14 Dano and Splash incidents
6:05 Mastercard partner program
7:08 Midgard Labs takes on Plutus
9:04 Bifrost Bitcoin DeFi testing
12:07 USDM DeFi coalition
13:39 Cardano node in browser
15:39 x402 payments on Cardano
17:34 AlphaGrowth PRIME RFPs
20:50 DraperU product lessons
25:23 TOKEN2049 and wrap up

What you'll learn:
- Several recent security incidents show why users still need to be cautious, including the compromised IOG YouTube channel and the Splash ADA/OADA pool breach.
- SecondFi’s asset recovery work is progressing through audits, with a zero-knowledge proof flow designed to let affected users reclaim assets into a new wallet.
- The Cardano Foundation joining Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program creates another bridge into mainstream payments and stablecoin conversations.
- Midgard Labs taking over Plutus engineering, Bifrost testing with SPOs, and Cardano node work in the browser all point to practical infrastructure progress.
- Cardano’s x402 implementation has moved into the official repository, giving agent-to-agent payment builders a clearer standard to work from.
- AlphaGrowth’s PRIME RFP process and DraperU reflections highlight the need to build Cardano DeFi products that solve clear market problems.

Links & References:
The Bad:
- https://link.learncardano.io/oq7n7y
- https://link.learncardano.io/SUDXox
- https://link.learncardano.io/Cy6MqK
- https://link.learncardano.io/BibrNH
- https://link.learncardano.io/ebJBtr
- https://link.learncardano.io/HP5zAR
The Good:
- https://link.learncardano.io/3SwoVK
- https://link.learncardano.io/QBbGpB
- https://link.learncardano.io/AyZuo6
- https://link.learncardano.io/b4W5YS
- https://link.learncardano.io/fG94f4
- https://link.learncardano.io/0I9If5
Cardano Node in the Browser:
- https://link.learncardano.io/yi8bqr
- https://link.learncardano.io/nBaxlQ
Agentic x402:
- https://link.learncardano.io/V763Zt
- https://link.learncardano.io/luqjAA
DeFi and Real Growth:
- https://link.learncardano.io/O5RYjq
- https://link.learncardano.io/T8hRSr
Token2049:
- https://link.learncardano.io/C2CRVZ
- https://link.learncardano.io/uENuuB
- https://link.learncardano.io/IOvEgW
- https://link.learncardano.io/eK5tDE
Content Schedule:
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The introduction of AUSTRAC's travel rule has significant implications for cryptocurrency transactions in Australia. From 1 July, AUSTRAC's travel rule means that all transactions through regulated exchanges require identifying information from both the sender and receiver, regardless of the amount. This creates challenges for individuals like Troy Hunt, who faced difficulties when a small crypto donation required extensive reporting, highlighting the complexities of compliance in the current landscape.

In this episode, Peter sits down with Mena, the CEO of CoinStash, to discuss the nuances of the travel rule and its impact on users engaging in staking and crypto transactions. They explore the challenges faced by those receiving staking rewards and the implications of reporting requirements, particularly for amounts as low as $6. Peter provides practical steps for viewers to navigate these changes, emphasising the importance of self-custody wallets and compliance with upcoming regulations.

Chapters:
0:00 The $6 Crypto Problem
0:22 AUSTRAC Travel Rule
0:39 No Minimum Threshold
1:55 Self-Custody Wallets
2:17 Staking Rewards Edge Case
4:34 What Users Can Do
9:15 Self-Hosted Wallet Deadline
9:39 Wrap Up

What you'll learn:
- AUSTRAC's travel rule requires identifying information for all cryptocurrency transactions, regardless of the amount, creating compliance challenges for users.
- Troy Hunt's experience with a $6 crypto donation illustrates the burdensome reporting requirements imposed by the travel rule.
- CoinStash CEO Mena highlights the need for clarity in the reporting process, especially for staking rewards and transactions involving third parties.
- Users are encouraged to set up self-custody wallets to streamline compliance and reduce friction in transactions.
- The travel rule's implementation means that exchanges with robust compliance measures will have a competitive advantage over smaller exchanges.
- Reporting on transfers involving unverified self-hosted wallets will begin on March 31, 2029, providing a limited window for users to adapt.
- The current regulatory environment necessitates a proactive approach to crypto management, including whitelisting wallets and understanding self-custody.
- Staking rewards remain a grey area under the travel rule, with no clear guidance on how to report them effectively.

Links & References:
Troy Hunt X Post on Donation:
- https://link.learncardano.io/EBnk6R
Have I Been Pwned:
- https://link.learncardano.io/PwTOrO
The travel rule:
- https://link.learncardano.io/Z6geXE
Travel rule overview:
- https://link.learncardano.io/XJEeTq
Why am I being asked for additional verification when depositing and withdrawing crypto? (Travel Rule):
- https://link.learncardano.io/p8slOx
How to manually verify a crypto deposit with screenshots:
- https://link.learncardano.io/6YXcp9
Previous Video about the Travel Rule:
- https://link.learncardano.io/HcACJn

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The episode highlights the launch of the Web3 Bounty platform, a new initiative aimed at attracting talent and projects to the Cardano ecosystem. This platform, inspired by successful models in other ecosystems, seeks to incentivise community members to participate in various tasks, from content creation to bug reporting, thereby enhancing engagement and development within Cardano. With the backing of the $80 million Orion Fund and participation in the Draper Dragon Genesis program, this initiative is timely and crucial for fostering growth in the Cardano community.

Peter breaks down the concept behind the Web3 Bounty platform, sharing insights from his experiences with similar initiatives. He explains how this platform will operate on a testnet, allowing users to contribute and earn rewards for their efforts. Viewers will gain an understanding of the platform's goals, the potential benefits for the Cardano ecosystem, and Peter's personal journey as he refines this project during his time in San Francisco. This episode serves as an invitation to the community to engage with and support the development of the Web3 Bounty platform.

Chapters:
0:00 Orion Fund And Good News
0:35 Web3 Bounties Idea
1:16 Superteam Inspiration
2:04 Platform On Testnet
2:37 How Bounties Work
3:07 San Francisco Build Plans
3:54 Wrap Up

What you'll learn:
- Peter introduces the Web3 Bounty platform, designed to attract talent and projects to the Cardano ecosystem.
- The platform allows community members to earn rewards for completing tasks such as content creation and bug reporting.
- Inspired by successful bounty systems in other ecosystems, the Web3 Bounty platform aims to enhance engagement and development on Cardano.
- The initiative is supported by the $80 million Orion Fund and participation in the Draper Dragon Genesis program.
- Peter shares his personal experiences with bounty platforms, highlighting their value in fostering community involvement.
- The Web3 Bounty platform is currently in testnet phase, inviting users to provide feedback and report issues.
- Peter plans to document his journey of refining the platform while in San Francisco, encouraging community engagement.
- The episode emphasises the importance of community support in building a robust ecosystem for Cardano.

Links & References:
It's Official I'm Going to San Francisco:
- https://link.learncardano.io/y7s3hZ
The Genesis Program:
- https://link.learncardano.io/3gQ2oZ
Web3 Bounties on Testnet:
- https://link.learncardano.io/SwmbTC

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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.

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