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.

Mercados

Bitcoin se debilita mientras que cardano y solana lideran la caída entre las principales criptomonedas

La capitalización del mercado de criptomonedas cayó 2,3% en las últimas 24 horas a medida que bitcoin subió y luego perdió, con un inestable nivel de soporte de $30.000.

Por Shaurya Malwa10 de jun. de 2022

Mercados

First Mover Americas: BTC Finally Sees Rebound, but It Could Be Short-Lived

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 31, 2022.

Por Lyllah Ledesma, Shaurya Malwa, Parikshit Mishra31 de mai. de 2022

Bitcoin saw a small weekend bounce. (Sally Anscombe/Getty Images)

Mercados

Cardano’s ADA Spikes 25%, Leads Gains in Crypto Majors

Bitcoin showed signs of bottoming out earlier this week, with the broader market adding some 4.4% in the past 24 hours.

Por Shaurya Malwa31 de mai. de 2022

Altcoins rise (Soumyadip Sarkar, Unsplash)

Finanças

Cardano’s Hoskinson: Luna Collapse Shows Need to Go Slow in Crypto

“If you move too quickly … everybody loses their money,” says Hoskinson, who will speak at Consensus 2022 next month.

Por Sage D. Young27 de mai. de 2022

Charles Hoskinson (Modified by Yunha Lee/CoinDesk)

Mercados

Cardano, Avalanche Lead Fed-Driven Crypto Rally, Traders Still Wary of Long-Term Recovery

Crypto markets added nearly 5% to their overall capitalization in the past 24 hours after broader markets jumped following Fed's interest rate hike.

Por Shaurya Malwa5 de mai. de 2022

Vídeos

Riding the NFT Wave in the Music Industry

Cordell Broadus aka "Champ Medici," NFT entrepreneur and Snoop Dogg's son, joins "Community Crypto" to share insights into his father's NFT ventures and why his latest project runs on Cardano over Ethereum. Plus, rapper Jim Jones and Disrupt Art CEO Rob Richardson on the Badazz Bears NFT collection.

29 de abr. de 2022