Layer 1
A research-driven proof-of-stake blockchain.
Built on the peer-reviewed Ouroboros proof-of-stake protocol, with an extended UTXO (eUTXO) model, Plutus smart contracts (written in Haskell, Aiken and other languages) and on-chain governance.
CardanoBeginnerKraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched its on-chain staking service for U.S. clients in 37 states and two territories, marking a significant development in the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States. This move follows a period of regulatory scrutiny…
#kraken#sec#staking
CardanoBeginnerCardano’s Plomin hard fork has officially gone live, marking a significant step towards full decentralized governance for the blockchain platform. This upgrade empowers ADA holders with greater control over the network’s future, enabling them to participate in key decision-making processes. The…
#altcoin#crypto#defi
CardanoBeginnerThe Cardano Foundation’s official X account was recently compromised by hackers, who proceeded to post fraudulent links promoting fake token sales. The malicious posts were quickly removed, but not before causing significant damage. The incident resulted in over $500,000 in trading volume for the…
#altcoin#hackers#security
CardanoBeginnerA groundbreaking development in the blockchain space has seen Cardano host the first smart contract legally enforceable in Argentina. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the adoption of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize various industries. The smart…
#smart-contracts
CardanoBeginnerCharles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano (ADA), recently launched a social media poll on platform X. The poll asks users if they’d be interested in seeing Cardano integrate Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as a partner chain. Hoskinson framed the poll as “hypothetical,” proposing that BCH would be upgraded with…
CardanoBeginnerThe abandonment of Hydra is “just pure FUD,” co-founder of Cardano Charles Hoskinson stated in a post on X. Co-founder of Cardano Charles Hoskinson has dispelled reports that the company has given up on its Hydra layer-2 scaling project for the network. The CEO of IOHK posted on X on March 18 to…
#defi#layer-2
CardanoBeginnerThe Cardano blockchain ecosystem has finally welcomed its first fiat-backed stablecoin, USDM. Launched on March 17th, 2024, USDM offers a much-needed option for Cardano users seeking a stable asset pegged directly to the US dollar. This development comes after significant delays encountered by…
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