In this interview from several years ago, Charles Hoskinson, CEO of IOHK, reflects on the early days of Cardano, sharing never-before-heard details of its development from 2015 onward. He discusses the roll-out of Goguen, the introduction of stablecoins, DeFi, and third-generation smart contracts, as well as Cardano’s growing presence in Africa. Looking back, it’s clear how these milestones set the stage for Cardano to become a leading blockchain for dApps.