The Cardano Summit 2025, held at Berlin’s Gasometer, gathered key figures from the crypto and finance sectors to explore the growing intersection between blockchain and artificial intelligence. Industry leaders emphasized the transformative potential of these technologies, particularly in enhancing trust, security, and enterprise value across various industries.
Venture capitalist Tim Draper highlighted how the combination of blockchain and AI can enhance business operations, particularly in the financial sector. He stressed the importance of decentralization, which allows for increased security and trust in financial systems. By decentralizing tokens, blockchain ensures that data and assets remain secure, fostering confidence among users.
AI and Blockchain for Competitive Advantage
Throughout the summit, business leaders discussed how companies can leverage blockchain and AI to gain a competitive edge. While AI’s potential is widely recognized, there is still a need for secure and trustworthy systems across industries. Filippo Frangioni, Product Manager at Novo Nordisk, pointed out that companies must prioritize accountability and verifiability when implementing these technologies, rather than rushing to adopt them without clear standards in place.
On the same day, the Cardano Foundation introduced an AI agent called the Cardano Proposal Examiner. This tool is designed to assist in the examination of governance proposals, representing a significant step in the collaboration between humans and AI. The Foundation sees the tool as a crucial development that will further institutionalize AI’s role in governance and decision-making processes.
Cardano Academy Launches AI and Blockchain Course
In partnership with the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), the Cardano Foundation launched a new online course titled “AI and Blockchain for Business Leaders: Cardano Edition.” Available exclusively to the Cardano community on Coursera, the course offers insights into how these technologies can be integrated to build a competitive advantage. The course consists of five modules covering topics such as generative AI, blockchain in Web3, and industry-specific applications.
Director of the Cardano Academy, Nadia Mannell, emphasized that the course aims to provide practical frameworks for business leaders to implement blockchain and AI strategies. The course, available for the next year, seeks to help participants contribute meaningfully to the digital economy and leverage Cardano’s capabilities for business growth.