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ADAPublic
Cardano
Symbol
ADA
Type
Public
Consensus
Ouroboros (Proof of Stake)
Launch Date
29-09-2017
Founder(s)
Charles Hoskinson
Developer
Input Output Global (IOG)
About Cardano
Cardano is a third-generation blockchain platform developed through peer-reviewed research and evidence-based methods. Founded by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson and built by Input Output Global (IOG), Cardano uses the Ouroboros Proof of Stake consensus protocol. The platform emphasizes sustainability, scalability, and interoperability, with development progressing through distinct eras (Byron, Shelley, Goguen, Basho, Voltaire). Cardano supports smart contracts through Plutus and has a growing DeFi ecosystem including SundaeSwap and Minswap.