About Cardano
Cardano is a layer-1 blockchain platform whose native token is ADA. People use ADA for payments, transaction fees, staking to help secure the network, and governance participation. Charles Hoskinson, a co-founder of Ethereum, started Cardano, with development carried out by Input Output and related groups, and the network went live in 2017. It runs on Ouroboros, a proof of stake protocol in which token holders delegate to or run stake pools that confirm blocks. Cardano has a hard cap of 45 billion ADA, with new coins released to reward participants over time.
Cardano Foundation launches Research Exchange series on October 19
The Research Exchange series fosters transparency and collaboration, potentially enhancing Cardano's research impact and community engagement.
Cardano Foundation research finds big reserves don’t guarantee proof-of-stake security
Cardano's findings highlight the need for dynamic security strategies in proof-of-stake systems, emphasizing adaptability over reserve size.
Vitalik Buterin says public-key cryptography may need one or two more upgrades
The potential need for cryptographic upgrades highlights the ongoing challenge of securing digital communications against evolving AI threats.
Cardano Foundation partners with University of Nicosia for blockchain course
This partnership highlights the growing trend of blockchain projects collaborating with academia, potentially shaping future industry standards.
Cardano Foundation spins out Veridian as an independent digital identity company
Veridian's independence could accelerate digital identity innovation, impacting global security, privacy standards, and blockchain adoption.
Charles Hoskinson pitches Night Mode as the next step beyond smart contracts at TOKEN2049
Hoskinson's Night Mode could redefine blockchain privacy, potentially expanding Cardano's reach but posing significant technical challenges.
A sourced map of Cardano's relationships is on the way.
Partners, competitors and related assets, each link independently verified and source-linked before it appears here.
The Crypto Briefing podcast is on the way.
Conversations on Cardano and the wider market, hosted by our team, will appear here once episodes are live.