The Cardano ecosystem, spearheaded by Input Output Global (IOG), is at a pivotal moment. While Cardano has long been the flagship blockchain for IOG, the introduction of Midnight—a privacy-focused blockchain—has sparked excitement, debate, and a touch
On August 5, 2025, the cryptocurrency world welcomed a long-awaited event: the Glacier airdrop for NIGHT tokens. This isn’t just another token drop—it’s a massive, inclusive initiative that’s bringing together fans from some of the biggest blockcha
The Cardano community is currently embroiled in a lively debate over a withdrawal proposal submitted by the SNEK team. The proposal requests 5 million ADA from the Cardano Treasury to cover listing fees on top-tier centralized exchanges (CEXs), arguing tha
In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, accessibility and ease of use are key to driving adoption. For the Cardano community, a significant step forward has arrived with the introduction of CardanoKit, an open-source library developed by Tokeo
Explorers don’t just display data—they empower trust, auditability, and decentralization itself.
On Friday, IntersectMBO submitted 38 withdrawal governance actions. Delegated Representatives (DReps) can cast their votes on these withdrawals until the end of epoch 576. Cardano Constitution Committee members will have to approve the constitutionality of
The cryptocurrency landscape has long been a wild frontier, driven by innovation yet hampered by regulatory ambiguity. That changed dramatically on July 17, 2025, when the U.S. Congress passed three transformative laws during what the crypto community has
For those interested in the Cardano ecosystem and the broader blockchain community, the Clarity Act represents a significant development in the regulatory landscape of cryptocurrencies. The U.S. legislation, known as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, i
The week of July 14-18, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. Dubbed "Crypto Week" by the US House of Representatives, this period is dedicated to debating and voting on key bills that could shape the
The Cardano community has reached a historic milestone with the election of its first fully community-elected Constitutional Committee. This event, orchestrated by Intersect MBO, signifies a monumental shift toward decentralized governance, placing the pow
ReserveOne announced its establishment as the first publicly accessible, institutionally governed crypto reserve, marking a notable development in the cryptocurrency sector. Among other fans, the initiative has attracted the attention of Cardano supporters
When something struggles over time, it’s natural—and healthy—to ask why. Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem is currently falling short in attracting new users. Many expected that the ongoing bull market would bring a wave of adoption, but so far, that surge
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently evaluating its initial approval of Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) conversion into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), a decision that holds particular importance for Cardano (ADA).
Midnight is a new privacy-focused blockchain, engineered with a novel tokenomic model that uses two core assets: NIGHT and DUST. We’ll break down how these tokens function, how they interact, and how Midnight’s economics incentivize a sustainable, priv
Ouroboros Leios cannot guarantee full determinism by design. A transaction that passes local validation may still be dropped during the finalization process. This is a necessary trade-off to achieve scalability through parallelism. The system embraces prob
Despite persistent criticism regarding low on-chain activity and a perceived decline in its prominence, a closer examination of Cardano’s social metrics—drawn from recent data analysis—reveals a more complex narrative. This article explores Cardano??
Achieving high throughput in a blockchain protocol like Ouroboros Leios often comes with trade-offs, including a degree of inefficiency. One of the key compromises involves softening strict determinism—the guarantee that a valid transaction, once submitt
The UTxO model naturally supports parallel transaction processing, but Ouroboros Praos falls short of fully leveraging this advantage due to its sequential block production and the long delays between blocks.
In a significant move towards bolstering the Cardano ecosystem and advancing Web3 adoption, EMURGO, a global blockchain technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with Huawei Cloud, a leading player in cloud computing. This collaboration aim
In the crypto industry, statistics are often manipulated or presented without proper context. Influencers frequently share inaccurate or deliberately distorted information. For instance, a claim circulated on the X platform yesterday that Solana has 1.6 mi
For several years, Cardano has consistently emerged victorious in numerous polls on the X platform. Most recently, last weekend, Cardano triumphed over Bitcoin in the semi-finals and Ethereum in the finals of a poll conducted by Bitpanda. With 90K follower
DOOM, the iconic first-person shooter (FPS) game, has made a lasting impact on gaming since its release in 1993. Originally written in C, it has since been ported to numerous other languages. The Hydra team is showcasing the capabilities of their second la
The Cardano ecosystem is expanding its range of stablecoins, offering users a variety of options. Among these are the algorithmic overcollateralized stablecoin DJED, and two synthetic stablecoins: iUSD from Indigo and MyUSD from Mynth. Additionally, there'
MetaMask, the most widely used Ethereum wallet in the crypto industry, boasts tens of millions of active users. Recently, the NuFi team announced support for the Cardano Wallet in MetaMask, simplifying access to the Cardano ecosystem for millions of new us
Ouroboros Leios, sharding, and layered architecture are three distinct scalability solutions with different implications for L1 fees. In Ouroboros Leios and sharding solutions, fees are used to cover the costs of blockchain operation. However, L2 networks
Network consensus, whether based on PoW or PoS, must prevent Sybil attacks. This ensures that a single entity cannot create multiple fake identities to gain control over the network. Operating a full node costs only a few dollars per month and thus cannot
The adoption of blockchain technology could have followed various paths. Initially, Satoshi envisioned Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional financial institutions. While some governments continue to resist cryptocurrencies, others opt for regulation. T
In the pursuit of achieving maximum scalability, various ecosystems adopt different strategies. For instance, in the Ethereum ecosystem, there's a proliferation of Layer 2 (L2) networks. While the Ethereum team has abandoned sharding, some projects have ef
The USDA was initially considered to become one of the first USD-backed stablecoins that will be launched in the Cardano ecosystem. However, in 2023, the Anzens team notified the community of regulatory complications, and communication soon ceased. Many be
Minswap is the leading DEX on Cardano. While many other DExes have been using Plutus V2 for a longer time, Minswap was still running on V1. This was disadvantageous for the ecosystem, especially when there was a high demand for the use of Cardano. Applicat
Ouroboros Leios aims to address the challenge of optimizing capacity in the Cardano blockchain network, focusing on achieving near-optimal throughput. By balancing computational resources, bandwidth, and consensus efficiency, Leios strives to substantially
The Cardano Foundation has officially become part of the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) alliance. As part of this collaboration, Cardano plans to integrate IBC using its native technologies. Notably, this integration will leverage Aiken and Mithril.
Blockchain is a linear data structure. However, blockchain protocols, including the Nakamoto consensus, adhere to this linearity, resulting in inefficiency. The network utilizes computing power and bandwidth sporadically, leaving them underutilized most of
The Cardano Foundation (CF) has published sustainability indicators for the Cardano network. These indicators are designed to align with the upcoming MiCA regulation of the European Union. CF has achieved this milestone six months before the regulatory dea
Cardano’s network demonstrated remarkable resilience during a DDoS attack, maintaining operations without the need for a system reboot. The impact was minimal, with only a slight speed reduction observed. For instance, the decentralized exchange SundaeSw
Ouroboros Leios is poised to achieve near-optimal throughput, engineered to accommodate an exceptionally high volume of transactions, approaching the network’s uppermost capacity within existing constraints. In essence, Cardano will be capable of process
The Palmyra Platform, utilizing the robust capabilities of Cardano and Ergo blockchains, is now equipped to tokenize real-world assets (RWA) by incorporating Chainlink's advanced technologies. The platform leverages the proven reliability of Chainlink's de
Cardano is on the brink of transitioning into the Voltaire era. A pivotal milestone in this journey will be the Chang hard fork, which will pave the way for individuals to register as DReps. Nonetheless, the process of registration, along with the delegati
The Cardano network has established a longstanding presence in Argentina, culminating in fruitful collaborations between Cardano representatives and various Argentine organizations. The likelihood of Cardano's practical application on a national scale with
Cardano's forthcoming governance framework will consist of three distinct entities: the Constitution Committee (CC), Delegated Representatives (DReps), and Staking Pool Operators (SPOs). Once the Chang hard fork is deployed, these entities will take contro
From June 13 to June 23, ADA holders can vote for Interim Constitution Committee candidates. There are only 10 days to vote. In the article, we will describe the procedure for voting.
The Constitution Committee (CC) will initially consist of seven members. Four of these will be appointed from established entities: IOG, Cardano Foundation, Emurgo, and Intersect MBO. The remaining three members will be elected by the community. The final
Delegated Representatives (DReps) are endowed with the exclusive right to cast votes on all governance actions. This authority places them in a uniquely influential role, unmatched by any other governance entity. Alongside DReps and Staking Pool Operators
When Cardano transitions into the Voltaire era, all ADA holders can register as a Delegated Representative (DRep). This opportunity is not exclusive to them. Staking Pool Operators (SPOs) can also register as a DRep. In a new governance structure, they are
Out of nowhere, IOG announced the launch of the RealFi service. The service should support the growth of underbanked businesses in emerging markets. The CEO of the project is John O'Connor, former director at IOG who strives for the adoption of blockchain
In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology, strategic partnerships are key to fostering growth and innovation. One such significant partnership has recently been formed between EMURGO and GSR. This collaboration, announced on May 7, 2024, is se
With the advent of the Shelley era, ADA holders gained the ability to delegate their coins to a pool of their choice. This put stakers in charge of block production within the Cardano network. If a pool operator fails to meet expectations, stakers have the
Becoming a Delegate Representative (DRep) will require time to study governance actions and make a qualified opinion for on-chain voting. There is consensus that DReps should be financially compensated. In the article, we explain some possibilities of how
Cardano stands as a highly decentralized network when it comes to block production. As the transition from the Shelley era to the Voltaire era takes place, this decentralization will extend to project management as well. On-chain governance will be a key f
The Cardano community is looking forward to the Chang Hard-Fork, as it will start the transition to on-chain governance. In this article, we will describe governance actions, their life cycle, and the basic principles of voting.