Investing in Cardano | GB | WisdomTree Europe

Cardano (ADA) was created in 2015 by technologists Charles Hoskinson and Jeremy Wood, who were both early contributors to Ethereum. Cardano enables owners of ADA, the principal currency on the Cardano network, to operate its network and vote on changes to its software rules. Likewise, developers can use the Cardano blockchain for features, including running smart contracts, which allow for the development of decentralised applications. It is one of several competing layer-1 smart contract blockchain networks.

Cardano's unique approach emphasises its peer-reviewed, research-driven approach to design. This approach aims to achieve academic rigour, which it believes will propel the eventual adoption of its technology.

The WisdomTree Physical Cardano ETP gives investors access to this exciting new asset class in a simple, secure and low-cost way through regulated, major European markets.

Why invest in Cardano?

The future of the internet

Those who believe there may be a next phase of the internet, often referred to as Web3, may view blockchain networks like Cardano as part of that evolution.

Diversify crypto allocation

Most institutional investors with a crypto allocation focus on bitcoin and, increasingly, Ether. Cardano offers an alternative decentralised layer-1 software platform with technical characteristics that differ from Ethereum.

ADA is the native token, and it serves three primary purposes:

Settling transaction fees

ADA is used to settle network transaction fees.

Staking

Token holders can delegate their ADA tokens to participate in network consensus.

Funding projects

ADA is used to fund projects in Project Catalyst.

Why WisdomTree Physical Cardano?

Whilst investor demand for cryptocurrencies is becoming more prevalent, over the years many investors have faced difficulties gaining convenient and secure access to the asset. Cryptocurrency ETPs bridge the gap between traditional investment vehicles and a growing asset.

WisdomTree was the first established ETP issuer to provide European investors with institutional-grade physically backed crypto exposure, following the launch of the WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin in December 2019. Our physically backed crypto ETPs leverage WisdomTree's deep expertise in physically backed ETPs, gained from 20 years of experience providing and managing physical gold ETPs.

100% physically backed by Cardano

Exposure to the spot price of ADA through an institutional grade and physically backed structure. The corresponding digital assets are professionally secured in cold storage.

Institutional-grade custody

Investors benefit from an institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody solution via a multi-custodian model with regulated custodians (Coinbase, Swissquote and BitGo).

Low cost

With a management fee of only 0.50%, it represents one of the lowest fee physically backed Cardano ETPs in Europe.

Staking rewards

The ETP allows investors to access Cardano and receive staking rewards through a transparent and risk-managed approach providing staking yield to investors.

Access Cardano with:

WISDOMTREE PHYSICAL CARDANO

ADAW - WisdomTree Physical Cardano is a physically backed ETP designed to offer shareholders a simple, secure and cost-efficient way to gain exposure to the price of Cardano. The ETP provides for easy investor access, tradability, transparency and institutional custody solutions within a robust physically backed structure.

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1 Project Catalyst is a decentralised funding platform for the Cardano blockchain.