Founders

Cardano is a decentralized blockchain platform that aims to provide a secure and scalable foundation for smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). It was founded by Charles Hoskinson, one of Ethereum's co-founders, and operates using a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism called Ouroboros. The native cryptocurrency of Cardano is ADA, which is used for transactions and staking within the network. Cardano is known for its strong academic research approach, ensuring that every upgrade is peer-reviewed and scientifically backed.