This conference talk explores Jaeger v2's fundamental integration of OpenTelemetry into its core architecture, revolutionizing distributed tracing capabilities. Discover how OpenTelemetry has become the central framework powering Jaeger's enhanced observability features across diverse system environments. Learn about the architectural advances that enable more powerful, standardized tracing, including the fully integrated Helm chart and Kubernetes operator that simplify observability workflows. The 26-minute presentation by Jonah Kowall from Paessler concludes with insights into the project's roadmap and opportunities for community participation through LFX and Google Summer of Code programs.