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

'Altcoin Season' Leaves Some Bitcoin Alternatives Frozen

Index data points to a changing of the altcoin guard, as Web 3.0 surges.

Por Galen Moore22 mar 2021

Finanzas

Cardano's ADA Is Now Tradable on Coinbase

ADA is currently the third-largest cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of $41.9 billion.

Por Zack Seward19 mar 2021

Mercados

Coinbase Pro Adds Support for Cardano's ADA

Trading will start on March 18 if sufficient supply of ADA is established on the platform.

Por Jamie Crawley16 mar 2021

Vídeos

Why Is Cardano's Token Price on a Recent Bull Run?

"The Hash" panel discusses why Cardano’s ADA token tripled in value February and is now the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

2 mar 2021

Tecnología

Cardano Becomes a Multi-Asset Blockchain With Today's Hard Fork

Enabling new tokens is a step on the path to full smart-contract functionality.

Por Brady Dale1 mar 2021

Mercados

Cardano's ADA Token Tripled in February to Outperform CoinDesk 20

Traders are betting on the "smart-contract" blockchain, which aims to compete with market leader Ethereum, even though it doesn't yet have smart-contract functionality.

Por William Foxley1 mar 2021

Cardano's ADA token posted the fastest returns among the CoinDesk 20 digital assets during February.

Mercados

Bitcoin Tumbles to $43K, Lowest in Three Weeks

Some analysts worry that rising bond yields might prompt the Federal Reserve to tighten historically loose monetary policy, prompting a correction in assets perceived as risky.

Por Bradley Keoun28 feb 2021

Chart of bitcoin prices over past three months, showing recent declines in the most recent candles.

Mercados

Cardano's ADA Is Now the Third-Largest Cryptocurrency by Market Cap

The cryptocurrency rose to $1.30, beating out its previous all-time high set in January 2018.

Por William Foxley26 feb 2021

Mercados

Attention Kraken Shoppers! Ether Was Half Off at $700 During Monday’s Crypto Sale

Kraken said ether's price had a "sharp" downward movement on Monday.

Por Muyao Shen22 feb 2021

Vídeos

KISS Frontman Gene Simmons Endorses Cardano

Rock legend Gene Simmons tweets that he's purchased $300K worth of cardano, citing ADA's relative affordability. "The Hash" panel discusses whether celebrity endorsements of crypto is a positive or a "kiss" of death?

19 feb 2021