Adam Cazes is the CEO & Co-Founder of A.D. Labs, the company behind GeroWallet and Cardano Shield. With over 15 years of experience in product management, solution architecture, and customer success, Adam bridges the gap between Web2 and Web3. A Draper University alumni and participant in the Draper x Cardano Foundation program, he leads the development of non-custodial wallet solutions and crypto card integration on the Cardano blockchain.
Expertise & Background
- CEO & Co-Founder of A.D. Labs (acquired Gero IP from Gero Labs, 2024)
- Draper University Alumni — Draper x Cardano Foundation program
- Creator of Cardano Shield — blockchain security tool
- 15+ years in Product Management, Solution Architecture & Customer Success
- 5+ years building in the blockchain and Web3 space
Articles by Adam Cazes (55)
Solada Partners With GeroWallet: Solada Markets Runs on the Gero Swap Engine
Solada and GeroWallet are now partners. Solada Markets uses the same swap engine and market data that power swaps inside GeroWallet.
How to Find Your Cardano Stake Address, DRep ID and Receive Address in GeroWallet
Payment address, stake address or DRep ID? Here is what each Cardano address is for and how to find all of them, plus your Midnight and Bitcoin addresses, on one Receive screen.
How to Place a Limit Order on Cardano: Limit, Stop and OCO Orders in GeroWallet
A Cardano limit order lets you buy or sell a token at your price, not the current one. Here is how limit, stop and OCO orders work in GeroWallet and which DEXes support them.
How to Get Cardano Wallet Notifications for Incoming ADA and Filled Orders
Set up Cardano wallet notifications in GeroWallet: alerts for received ADA and tokens, filled or cancelled limit orders, and security events, delivered even when the wallet is closed.
GeroWallet 2.7.2: Notifications, Spanish, Search and a New Transaction History
GeroWallet 2.7.2 adds wallet notifications, Spanish as a third language, wallet-wide search, a redesigned transaction history and Receive screen, limit orders on more pairs, and a long list of fixes.
Midnight Wallet: NIGHT, cNIGHT and DUST Explained
A plain-language guide to Midnight in a Cardano wallet: what NIGHT and cNIGHT are, what DUST does, and where your zero-knowledge proofs get generated.
How to Generate DUST: The Easiest Way, Step by Step
Generating DUST usually means a separate portal and a collateral puzzle. Here is the whole process, and how GeroWallet removes the three steps people get stuck on.
Yoroi Wallet Alternative: How to Migrate From SecondFi Safely
Yoroi wallet became SecondFi and SecondFi is winding down. Here is the safe way to move your ADA, NFTs and staking to a new Cardano wallet you control.
What Is DUST on Midnight? A Simple Guide
DUST is what pays for private transactions on Midnight. You do not buy it, you generate it. Here is what that means in plain English.
GeroWallet 2.7 Is Live: Everything in Our Biggest Release
GeroWallet 2.7 is live. Apache 2.0 source code, a full visual rebuild, Midnight on mainnet, an in-wallet assistant and two external security audits.
Cardano Wallet Security: How GeroWallet Is Hardened
Two external audits, a move to Argon2id key derivation, and a closed-off dApp attack surface. Here is what actually protects a non-custodial Cardano wallet.
Open Source Cardano Wallet: How to Verify GeroWallet's Code
GeroWallet's full source code is now public on GitHub. Here is what that means, what the licence allows, and how to read the code yourself.
GeroWallet's Source Code Is Now Public
The full GeroWallet browser extension is now on GitHub. Read the code, build your own version, and contribute.
GeroWallet iOS App: The Cardano Wallet for iPhone
The GeroWallet iOS app is in beta on TestFlight. Stake, swap, vote, and send ADA from your iPhone with full self-custody. Here is what it does and how to join the beta.
Swap Aggregator: Find Better Rates Fast
A swap aggregator scans multiple decentralized exchanges to find the best trade route for your tokens. Learn how aggregators work on Cardano and how to swap smarter in GeroWallet.
Design Network Cash Back: Cardano Rewards That Pay
A practical guide to earning crypto cash back as a Cardano user. How decentralized cash back works, why self-custody matters, and how to earn ADA rewards at 750+ retailers with GeroWallet.
Best Cardano DEX: How to Choose
A practical guide to choosing the best Cardano DEX. Learn how Cardano DEXs work, the criteria to evaluate them, real use cases, and step-by-step trading with GeroWallet.
Best Cardano Wallets in 2026: How to Pick an ADA Wallet
The best Cardano wallets in 2026 compared: platforms, hardware support, staking and Midnight, plus a checklist to pick the right ADA wallet for you.
Midnight Network Wallet: Your Private Cardano Wallet
A Midnight network wallet gives a Cardano holder a private side to the chain they already use. Here is what it has to do differently, what is live on mainnet, and how to set one up in GeroWallet.
Spend Crypto in Real Life: Practical Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to spending crypto in real life, covering merchant payments, ATMs and Cardano-specific top-ups, with troubleshooting tips.
Midnight Blockchain Wallet: The Complete Guide
What a Midnight blockchain wallet actually does, how NIGHT, cNIGHT and DUST fit together, and how to open one inside GeroWallet on mainnet without a bridge or a separate portal.
Spend Crypto: Easy Guide with GeroWallet
Practical guide to spend crypto with GeroWallet. Learn how the Cardano-first top-up card works, benefits, fees, security, and step-by-step setup so you can shop, travel, and earn ADA cashback.
ADA Wallet Guide: Store, Stake, and Spend ADA
Learn how an ADA wallet stores keys, signs transactions, and enables staking and spending. This practical guide shows how to set up GeroWallet and use ADA safely.
Cardano Staking: Earn ADA Rewards with GeroWallet
A practical guide to Cardano staking: what it is, how it works, the benefits, and a clear step-by-step setup in GeroWallet so you can earn ADA rewards.
Cardano Wallet: How to Store, Spend & Stake ADA
Explore what a Cardano wallet does, how Cardano wallets differ from EVM wallets, real-world uses, and a step-by-step guide to getting started with GeroWallet.
Gero at Cardano Summit Berlin & Midnight Summit London
Gero highlights a milestone week at Cardano Summit Berlin and Midnight Summit London, showing Gero Dashboard and meeting Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Gero Card, Cardano's Crypto Card
How to get and use the Gero Card today: open the Card tab in GeroWallet, verify with Zione, order a virtual or physical Mastercard, top up with ADA and spend it.
Gero Dashboard 2.6.0: Cardano's First Crypto Card and Perpetuals Trading
Gero Dashboard 2.6.0 introduces Cardano's first crypto card and perpetuals trading powered by Strike Finance. Spend ADA, trade on-chain, and enjoy a faster, non-custodial wallet.
Perpetual Futures on Cardano: Gero Integrates Strike Finance
Gero Dashboard integrates Strike Finance to bring perpetual futures trading to Cardano. Trade ADA/USD with on-chain leverage inside a secure, non-custodial Cardano wallet.
Gero Card vs Other Crypto Cards: What Sets It Apart
Most crypto cards spend from an exchange account. The Gero Card is a Mastercard you top up with ADA from your own GeroWallet. Here is how the two models differ.
Gero Card and ADA Cashback: Earn ADA, Spend ADA in GeroWallet
Earn ADA cashback at 750+ retailers through the Cashback tab, claim it to your wallet, top up your Gero Card with it and spend it anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
How Bitcoin and Cardano Work together?
Discover how Gero Dashboard bridges Bitcoin into Cardano DeFi with secure, low-fee BTC wrapping, staking and yield, all non-custodial.
What is ZK fiat?
Discover ZK Fiat, a privacy-first solution for fiat transactions on Cardano with ADA support, integrating Satchel.eu for seamless bank and crypto connections.
Gero Integrates Midnight: From Announcement to Mainnet
In April 2025 Gero announced Midnight support. Eighteen months later the Midnight wallet is live on mainnet inside GeroWallet, generating DUST from NIGHT and cNIGHT. Here is what shipped.
Gero Dashboard Joins Draper x Cardano Program
Gero Dashboard joins Draper University's Cardano program, accelerating its roadmap to bring a secure, non-custodial wallet to more users.
Understanding The CIP Process
Explore Cardano's CIP process, a transparent, community-led framework for blockchain improvements. Learn about CIP-30 and CIP-1694.
Cardano in 2025: A Guide to Decentralized ADA Management
Learn best practices for ADA management on Cardano: control your keys, stake responsibly, and support network security in 2025.
Hydra and Doom: Shaping Gaming and DeFi on Cardano Future
Explore Hydra's Layer 2 scalability and how it powers Doom on Cardano. Discover its impact on gaming, NFTs, and DeFi in the Cardano ecosystem.
Gero Dashboard's Official Release
Explore the new Gero Dashboard desktop extension: a secure Cardano wallet with cashback, staking, and more. Seamless GeroWallet upgrade!
Gero Dashboard & Xerberus: Elevating Cardano Risk Management
Explore Xerberus' risk management with Gero Dashboard's secure wallet and desktop extension. Discover Cardano Shield for advanced crypto transactions.
BTCOS and Its Impact on Cardano's DeFi and Cross-Chain Future
Discover how the BitcoinOS integration is changing Cardano’s DeFi landscape. Soon, you can manage your ADA and BTC securely with Gero Dashboard, a cross-chain wallet.
Gero Dashboard: Non-Custodial Wallet for Cardano
Discover Gero Dashboard, a secure multi-chain desktop wallet for the Cardano Community. Manage your crypto with our non-custodial wallet, perfect for DeFi and Web3.
Gero DAO: Participate in the future of Gero Governance
Join Gero DAO on Cardano with GeroWallet! Shape decentralized governance, earn ADA rewards, and explore secure, non-custodial crypto solutions for Web3 finance.
Gero Labs & Bring Partner to Offer Crypto Cashback Rewards on Cardano
Earn ADA cashback with Gerowallet and Bring on Cardano! Shop 750+ top retailers, earn ADA rewards and enjoy seamless blockchain rewards on Gero Dashboard.
How Cardano's Chang Upgrade and Voltaire Revolutionize Community Governance
Learn about Cardano’s Chang upgrade and the Voltaire governance system. Discover how this significant change empowers ADA holders with decentralized decision-making.
What is Cardano Governance? Empowering the Community with Gero Dashboard
Discover how Cardano governance empowers the Cardano community. Gero Dashboard enables ADA holders to shape the crypto landscape via DAOs.
What is Cardano?
Get ready to experience the incredible world of cryptocurrencies with Cardano! This blockchain is built for smart contracts, decentralized finance, and crypto innovation.
Why Stake ADA?
Tap into the power of staking your ADA with GeroWallet on the Cardano blockchain and unlock the potential for great rewards!
What are NFTs and GeroWallet NFTs staking?
All you ever wanted to know about NFTs and the GeroWallet NFTs collection, including staking options to earn rewards.
What is Cardano Shield?
Stay secure on the Cardano blockchain with Cardano Shield, the ultimate defense against phishing attacks. It provides seamless protection, integrated into GeroWallet.
APEX Token: A Tokenomics Guide
Learn about Apex Fusion Blockchain Tokenomics and APEX Token! Gerowallet provides a user-friendly guide to help you understand it better.
Cardano vs. Bitcoin: What's the difference?
The complete guide to understanding the key differences between Bitcoin and Cardano in the cryptocurrency world.
Avoiding Scams in Cardano: And how we prevent them?
Understand how to protect your assets from phishing and scams with Cardano Shield and a few more easy steps.
What is Apex Fusion Blockchain?
Discover the collaboration between the Apex Fusion blockchain and GeroWallet, and what the partnership means for users.
How to purchase ADA with Gero Dashboard?
Learn how to purchase ADA effortlessly using Gero Dashboard, a non-custodial wallet, and take control of your Cardano crypto assets today!