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đ” Cardano ($ADA ) Foundation CEO Makes Optimistic Predictions About ADAâs Future
Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard spoke at a Spaces broadcast today about the Cardano blockchain ecosystem.
The broadcast focused on Cardanoâs current developments, interoperability (IBC), real-world integrations, and future plans.
One of the highlights of the broadcast was Gregaardâs sharing of information about the Cardano Foundationâs recent work. Emphasizing the foundationâs alignment with Input Output Global (IOG), Gregaard stated, âWe are taking Pentad to a whole new level. Many teams with different roles, visions, and opportunities are working closely together. There is complete alignment between IOG and the Cardano Foundation regarding the pace of the 70 million ADA distribution.â
Gregaard spoke about the integration of the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol into the Cardano ecosystem. He mentioned that an IBC hackathon is planned for the Builder Fest event in 2026, and that he and Julius will be organizing presentations and practical sessions.
During the broadcast, the possibility of paying with ADA in SPAR supermarkets in Switzerland was discussed. One participant asked, âWhat are the fees when paying with ADA in Swiss supermarkets? Are there any?â Gregaard stated that ADA payments have been activated in 137 stores in collaboration with Open Crypto Pay and the Swiss fintech company Utrust, providing users with convenience through real-time on-chain settlement and low transaction fees.
