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.

Финансы

Cardano’s Commercial Arm to Invest $100M in DeFi, NFTs and Blockchain Education

A “dedicated” operation will commence next year to further DeFi, NFT solutions and blockchain education efforts.

Автор Sebastian Sinclair27 сент. 2021 г.

Финансы

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Donates $20M to Build Math Center at Carnegie Mellon University

The center will work in close collaboration with faculty, students and researchers across the campus.

Автор Sebastian Sinclair27 сент. 2021 г.

Charles Hoskinson, CEO and founder of IOHK, the lead developer of Cardano.

Финансы

Cardano Announces Partnerships With Dish Network, Chainlink

The tie-up with Chainlink will allow added support for developers working on the Cardano blockchain to develop smart contracts.

Автор Kevin Reynolds26 сент. 2021 г.

Рынки

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Whipsaws on Fake News, Investors Flow Into Solana Funds

Bitcoin traded in a choppy range on a fake press release about a Walmart partnership with Litecoin.

Автор Damanick Dantes13 сент. 2021 г.

Рынки

Solana Funds Outshined Bitcoin Last Week Amid Down Market

Crypto funds focused on Solana’s SOL token garnered almost $50 million of inflows last week, while bitcoin funds brought in a “paltry” $200,000.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma13 сент. 2021 г.

CoinShares report shows that crypto funds overall netted inflows last week, despite bitcoin's outflows. (CoinShares)

Технологии

Cardano Gains Smart Contract Capability Following ‘Alonzo’ Hard Fork

The latest upgrade ushers in an era of smart contract composability for the four-year-old network.

Автор Sebastian Sinclair12 сент. 2021 г.

Видео

Cardano Smart Contracts Set for Sunday, CrossTower Launches in India

Cardano prepares for smart contract deployment on Sunday. CrossTower launches crypto trading platform in India. Animoca’s blockchain gaming platform The Sandbox launches Pororo The Little Penguin NFTs. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

10 сент. 2021 г.