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Cardano
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.