After completing his education, Ardoino worked on multiple research projects involving cybersecurity and cryptography for military applications.
[5] In 2022, Ardoino founded Holepunch, an open-source platform designed for building P2P products with computer scientist Mathias Buus.
[6] Under Ardoino, Tether invested approximately $2.5 billion in sustainable energy and technology sectors, while leaving reserves untouched.
[2] Under Ardoino, Tether intends to invest more than $1 billion into alternative financial infrastructure for emerging markets, artificial intelligence, and biotech through June 2025.
[7] In March 2022, Ardoino worked with Michele Foletti, the mayor of Lugano, Switzerland,[9] to accept Tether and other cryptocurrencies for municipal payments.