At Paris Blockchain Week, Frederik Gregaard of the Cardano Foundation delivered a sweeping narrative that tied together the origins of decentralized tech, the disruptive power of AI, and Cardano’s ambition to reshape digital trust.
He opened by reflecting on what made early crypto revolutionary: its potential to bypass identity-based exclusion and remove financial gatekeepers. But as blockchain evolved, he noted, traditional finance began to seep back in—bringing with it the same exclusivity that decentralization aimed to dismantle.
Gregaard’s real concern, though, lies in the rise of artificial intelligence. While praising its convenience, he warned that AI’s reliance on unverified data poses serious risks. Without transparency and traceability, decisions driven by AI—be they political or economic—are built on shaky ground. That’s where blockchain, he argued, must step in: as a backbone for data integrity.
Cardano, in his view, is already moving in that direction. From supporting decentralized land registries in Africa to on-chain financial disclosures, the platform is positioning itself as a public infrastructure for verified truth. Gregaard emphasized that reliable identity systems, interoperable wallets, and open-source tools are essential to keep individuals in control—especially in a world soon to be dominated by autonomous digital agents.
One of his more striking claims? That Cardano can rival the throughput of systems like Visa, with over 90 million transactions in a day managed by a global web of independent node operators. To him, the narrative that public blockchains can’t scale is outdated.
He closed with a thought experiment: imagine trillion-dollar companies with skeleton crews, governed by AI and run through transparent ledgers. In that world, he said, power doesn’t need to be feared—if it’s verifiable. Blockchain, paired with AI, could make every shareholder an informed one.
Alexander Zdravkov
Reporter at Coindoo
Alexander Zdravkov is passionate about questions of meaning. He is a fluent German speaker as well as He has been in the crypto space for more than three years and has an eye for spotting emerging trends in the world of digital currencies. Whether providing in-depth analysis or reporting on all topics on a daily basis, his deep understanding and enthusiasm for what he does makes him a valuable addition to the team.
