Cardano

Cardano (ADA) was founded in 2017 by Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum, as a third-generation blockchain platform built on peer-reviewed academic research and formal verification methods. Using the energy-efficient Ouroboros proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, Cardano aims to provide a more sustainable and scientifically rigorous approach to blockchain development than its predecessors.

The Cardano ecosystem centers around its native ADA token, which enables staking rewards for network validators, and a growing collection of decentralized applications following the launch of smart contract functionality through the Alonzo upgrade. The platform emphasizes interoperability, sustainability, and scalability while supporting DeFi protocols, NFT projects, and identity solutions across emerging markets, particularly in Africa through partnerships with governments and educational institutions.

At CoinDesk, we provide comprehensive Cardano news coverage tracking the platform's methodical development approach, major protocol upgrades, and real-world adoption initiatives. Our reporting covers everything from staking developments and DeFi growth to Cardano's unique governance model and expanding partnerships in developing nations.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Фінанси

Cardano Blockchain Builder IOG Funds $4.5M Research Hub at Edinburgh University

The launch follows IOG’s investment in hubs and funding at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon in the U.S.

Автор Ian Allison17 лист. 2022 р.

Фінанси

Dogecoin Replaces Cardano's ADA as 6th Largest Cryptocurrency

DOGE’s market cap currently exceeds that of ADA and more than 120 members of the S&P 500.

Автор Omkar Godbole29 жовт. 2022 р.

Dogecoin rallies to its highest level since April. (CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

Подкасти

Weekend Explainer | Crypto Staking 101: What Is Staking?

Автор Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine8 жовт. 2022 р.

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Фінанси

Cardano's Founding Entity Emurgo to Invest Over $200M to Boost Ecosystem

The funds will be invested in projects over a three-year period.

Автор Shaurya Malwa29 вер. 2022 р.

Coin98 joins a growing roster of DeFi protocols crafting their own stablecoin. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Відео

The Significance of Cardano’s Big Change

Here's what you should know about the Cardano Vasil upgrade as it completes the first phase. This story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

23 вер. 2022 р.

Технології

Cardano’s Vasil Upgrade Marks an Important Milestone in the Blockchain’s Evolution

The chief scientist at IOG, Aggelos Kiayias, explains why Cardano has re-thought smart contracts and how it prioritizes security over speed.

Автор Ian Allison22 вер. 2022 р.

Chief scientist at IOG Aggelos Kiayias (Provided)

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What Cardano’s Highly Anticipated Vasil Hard Fork Will Bring; Iran to Start Testing a Digital Rial Soon

Автор Adam B. Levine, Christie Harkin, Jennifer Sanasie21 вер. 2022 р.

Відео

Cardano’s Vasil Hard Fork Expected to Go Live This Week

The Cardano blockchain will carry out its much-anticipated Vasil hard fork, a backward-incompatible upgrade taking place on the main network. “The Hash” panel discusses how the fork is intended to enrich smart contract capabilities, increase the chain’s throughput and reduce costs.

21 вер. 2022 р.

Технології

What Cardano’s Highly Anticipated Vasil Hard Fork Will Bring

Vasil delivers an updated version of Cardano’s smart contract scripting language: Plutus v2.

Автор Ian Allison20 вер. 2022 р.

The Cardano hard fork is expected on Sept. 22. (Yuri_Arcurs/E+/Getty Images)

Ринки

Ether y cardano lideran una fuerte caída ante un dólar estadounidense que se fortalece

Algunos analistas afirman que el inminente endurecimiento monetario podría sumarse a una derrota global de los principales activos, como las acciones y criptomonedas.

Автор Shaurya Malwa7 вер. 2022 р.