Listen to this episode from Lido Minute on Spotify. Why do some Cardano smart contract transactions have to “wait for the next block”? Meet max_block_ex_mem—the quiet parameter acting like a gate agent at the airport, making sure no single script overloads the system.If you've ever wondered why scripts sometimes take longer, why developers talk about “budgeting,” or how Cardano keeps things predictable and fair, this is your behind-the-scenes tour of the blockchain's overhead bin.

Listen to this episode from Lido Minute on Spotify. What if a money system couldn’t print more money—ever? No bailouts, no late-night policy shifts, no surprise inflation. In this episode, learn about one of Cardano’s fundamental design choices: the max_lovelace_supply—a parameter that can never be changed.If you’re Cardano-curious or just interested in how decentralized systems rethink money, this quick explainer will give you a new appreciation for the number that anchors it all..