This post explains how we are implementing the Pricing and Risk Management of Forward Rate Agreements on the Cardano's UTXO model. Table of Content Context A Forward Rate Agreement (FRA) is a type of Interest Rate Derivative used by financial intermediaries and large corporations to manage interest rate
Table of Content Context Interest Rate Derivatives are a multi-trillion dollar daily market, with most trading between large financial institutions, corporations, and asset managers. Corporations use them to hedge their interest rate risk on loans, bond issuance, and other liabilities. Asset managers use them to express views on the direction
SurfTag aims to modernize the windsurfing and kitesurfing experience by leveraging blockchain technology and NFC tags for ownership tracking, rigging guidance, and equipment. By registering individual gear components - such as boards, sails, and fins - on the blockchain with structured metadata, users can securely track ownership and access personalized
Windsurfing, a sport that blends the thrill of surfing with the precision of sailing, has traditionally been driven by the passion of its community. However, like many other sports, it faces challenges related to transparency, logistics, and participant engagement. Enter blockchain technology—a digital ledger system renowned for its ability
đź’ˇA Blueprint of how to set-up a Private Fund for up to 50 individual in Gibraltar. This is a practical guide for someone who wants to get started quickly. The blueprint has been tested by opening a company and drafting a Prospectus for the Fund by following the steps in
This article covers the documentation requirements to set up a Limited Company that will manage the Private Investment fund. Links to guides are provided on on how to structure a Business Plan for the Limited company and what are the recommended sections to include when drafting the Prospectus. Table of
The fund's prospectus is the most important document and the one that you need to spend the most of your time and attention. It is a good idea to hire a local law firm to help draft the prospectus as they will be familiar with the topic you
Educational material covers blockchain technology basics and how Cardano fits into it. The material targets a workshop spanning 4 to 8 days. It covers the basics for those who don’t know what a blockchain is and up to the point where the more tech-minded participants set up a Cardano
This Certificate Template is available for the workshop host to present to the participants upon completion.
A list of resources for new developers on Cardano to get answers and explore the ecosystem.
Smart contracts are pre-programmed, automatic digital agreements. They are self-executing, unalterable, and incorruptible. They don't necessitate any acts or the presence of others. Smart contracts on Cardano are designed to be highly programmable, which means they can be customized to suit the specific needs of a particular use
Minting assets and NFTs on Cardano refers to the process of creating and managing custom tokens or digital assets on the Cardano blockchain. These tokens can represent a variety of assets, such as cryptocurrencies, loyalty points, or even real-world assets like property or art. Table of Content Introduction The process
A cryptocurrency wallet is a secure place where users can keep their digital currencies. Cryptocurrency wallets come in different forms, from desktop and mobile applications to hardware (USB-like) devices and paper wallets. All wallets are designed to enable the storage of cryptocurrency and to allow the sending and receiving of
In cryptography, a key is a string of characters used within an encryption algorithm for altering data so that it appears random. Like a physical key, it locks (encrypts) data so that only someone with the right key can unlock (decrypt) it. Table of Content Introduction Cardano uses asymmetric encryption
The Cardano node is the core component that underpins the Cardano network. Ultimately, a blockchain network is just a collection of interconnected nodes, all working together to validate transactions and blocks by means of consensus. The consensus definition for any given network varies, but for the Cardano network, it'
Cardano nodes run on standard computers that always need to be connected to the internet. The nodes can be run from a cloud service provider, your home, or anywhere else where you have a stable internet connection and a "reasonably" fast computer. It is best to run Cardano
Workshop Day 3
The first two days of the workshop covered the basics of blockchains, crypto and Cardan. The third and fourth days will focus on practical aspects of building on Cardano. We will go over setting up the machine to run the Cardano infrastructure, connect it to the network, mint Cardano assets
Workshop Day 2
A collection of projects building on Cardano that have released a product. This article follows the "Essential Cardano Guide" and focuses on projects with which we interacted the most over the past years. We also cover the basics of Project Catalyst, which is a community-powered ecosystem fund to
Workshop Day 2
Cardano's building blocks include nodes, which are responsible for validating transactions, propagating blocks, and participating in the consensus process; stake pools, which allow smaller stakeholders to participate in the consensus process by pooling their resources together and collectively staking their ADA tokens; and Ouroboros, Cardano's proof-of-stake
Workshop Day 2
Blockchain technology is often touted as the solution to many of the problems we face today. From financial inclusion to supply chain transparency, the applications of blockchain technology are far-reaching and varied. However, as with any technology, there are trade-offs to be made. In the case of blockchain technology, the
Workshop Day 1
The purpose of public blockchains is to provide a secure and transparent digital record of transactions that is distributed across a network of computers. They are immutable and virtually incorruptible, making them ideal for securely storing and transferring data. This can be used for a variety of applications, from tracking
Workshop Day 1
Blockchain technology has revolutionized the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). Utilizing blockchain's unique features, DeFi platforms can provide users with a wide range of benefits, including increased security, transparency, and efficiency. In this article, we will explore the benefits of using blockchains for DeFi and some of the
Cardano Beam
Blockchain needs to cater to the masses and be intuitive to the point where the end user doesn't realize they are using a blockchain and must improve everyone's life. Keeping with this principle, we have created a new Location-Based Events Markets Place to help people organize
Digital Assets Fund
This is a blueprint for a fund's business plan. It discusses how a fund would go about setting the scope of its investment strategy, its asset allocation, benchmark, and key risks. Table of Content Purpose The fund's purpose is to invest the capital provided by the
Digital Assets Fund
With the rise of crypto markets, the interest in investing in the growing DeFi ecosystem has grown as well. The interest comes from retail investors and large corporations, but the means at the disposal of these groups are very different. Retail investors often lack technical knowledge on investing in crypto
Workshop Day 2
This article is a compilation of works by Messari, IOG, and the Cardano Foundation - links to the originals are provided in the reference section at the bottom of the article. This post is supporting material for slides at the end of the page. Table of Content Introduction * Cardano is
Workshop Day 1
Blockchain technology’s core characteristics include decentralization, transparency, immutability, and automation. These elements can be applied to various industries, creating a multitude of use cases. Here are some of the most pertinent blockchain use cases for enterprises, institutions, and governments. Table of Content Capital Markets Issuance of Securities Issuance refers
Cardano Catalyst
Catalyst brings on-chain governance to the Cardano blockchain by allowing the community to self-determine priorities for growth. It also lets participants deploy funding to proposals that tackle challenges and capitalize on opportunities that arise in the life cycle of Cardano This page is a public showcase of all the projects
Cardano Catalyst
Projects delivered by the Cardano community thanks to the funding from Project Catalyst in the Miscellaneous category, or another that doesn't fit into the rest of the categories (DApps & Integration, Developer Ecosystem & Open Source, Decentralized Identity & Decision Making, Outreach, Community Events & Education). Includes projects
Cardano Catalyst
Projects delivered by the Cardano community thanks to the funding from Project Catalyst in categories that promote education, community events, and anything else that gets the community together or promotes the Cardano ecosystem. Includes projects that have submitted their close-out video reports Table of Content West Africa Proposer Outreach Link:
Cardano Catalyst
Projects delivered by the Cardano community thanks to the funding from Project Catalyst in Decentralized Identity & Decision Making categories. Includes projects that have submitted their close-out video reports Table of Content Diversify Voting Influence Link: https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/340657 What does it do?: Design and evaluate
Cardano Catalyst
Projects delivered by the Cardano community thanks to the funding from Project Catalyst in Developer Ecosystem & Open Source categories. Includes projects that have submitted their close-out video reports Table of Content Create message signing standard Link: https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/323158 What does it do?: A library