Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard spoke about the Cardano blockchain ecosystem on today’s Spaces broadcast.
This broadcast focused on Cardano’s current development, interoperability (IBC), real-world integration, and future plans.
One of the highlights of the broadcast was Mr. Gregard sharing information about the recent activities of the Cardano Foundation. Gregard highlighted the foundation’s collaboration with Input Output Global (IOG), saying, “We are taking Pentad to a whole new level. Many teams with different roles, visions, and opportunities are working closely together. There is perfect alignment between IOG and the Cardano Foundation regarding the pace of 70 million people.” $ADA distribution. “
Gregaard spoke about the integration of the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol into the Cardano ecosystem. He said an IBC hackathon is planned for the 2026 Builder Fest event, where he and Julius will organize presentations and hands-on sessions.
During the broadcast, $ADA The initiative at SPAR supermarket in Switzerland has become a hot topic. One participant asked, “How much is the fee when I pay with ?” $ADA In a Swiss supermarket? Is there anything? Gregard said: $ADA Payments are enabled in 137 stores in collaboration with Open Crypto Pay and Swiss fintech company Utrust, providing convenience to users through real-time on-chain payments and low transaction fees.
Market status of Cardano’s native token, $ADAwas also discussed. Gregard asserted that Cardano has strong fundamentals and painted a positive outlook for 2026. “With Promin upgrades, Midnight Mainnet, and potential, $ADA With the introduction of spot ETFs, the ecosystem will grow. ” Bloomberg added that it is considering the possibility of: $ADA ETF approval will be 70%.
*This is not investment advice.

