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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 41 MIN

Bringing Blockchain Payments to Supermarkets

from Let's Talk Cardano

Join us as we speak with Joshua Krüger, Head of Growth at DFX Swiss, alongside Ralph Hofacker, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Brick Towers, about how blockchain payments are being used in everyday retail settings. This episode explores how ada payments are enabled in over 130 Spar supermarkets across Switzerland, including the infrastructure behind Open CryptoPay and how fiat and crypto systems interact in real time. The conversation also covers merchant incentives, user experience challenges, and how blockchain-based payments can support faster transactions, lower fees, and broader adoption in real-world environments.Disclaimer: These podcasts are produced by the Cardano Foundation. The views expressed in these podcasts are solely those of the participants and do not represent the opinions of the Cardano Foundation. These podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. The Cardano Foundation does not guarantee or make any warranties as to the accuracy, timeliness, or suitability of the information in these podcasts. The Cardano Foundation has no responsibility or liability for: any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in these podcasts; or for any decision, other acts or omissions made in connection with your use of the information presented in these podcasts. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Cardano Foundation or by the participants in these podcasts.This page may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of the Cardano Foundation. Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by the Cardano Foundation of the site or its operators, and the Cardano Foundation is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein.

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Join us as we speak with Joshua Krüger, Head of Growth at DFX Swiss, alongside Ralph Hofacker, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Brick Towers, about how blockchain payments are being used in everyday retail settings. This episode explores how ada payments are enabled in over 130 Spar supermarkets across Switzerland, including the infrastructure behind Open CryptoPay and how fiat and crypto systems interact in real time. The conversation also covers merchant incentives, user experience challenges, and ...

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