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Cardano market data

Current price
0,634707 €
Market cap
22.969.951.171,90 €
Volume
196.997.549,46 €
Circulating supply
36.187.150.377,92 ADA
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What is Cardano?

Cardano is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Cardano was designed to be an evolved version of the Ethereum concept. Its blockchain is considered to be a more secure, scalable, and sustainable alternative to other blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Similar to Ethereum, the Cardano blockchain platform uses its own token called ADA.

A little fun fact about Cardano, it’s named after the Italian physician and universal scientist, Girolamo Cardano.
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Name
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Ticker
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Network name
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  • Is it legal to buy Cardano?

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  • What are the risks of investing in Cardano?

    Investing in cryptocurrencies like Cardano involves risks of losses. You can lose (part of) your deposit. Before you decide to buy Cardano, it is important to understand the risks.

    Volatility: The price of Cardano can fluctuate significantly. This means that its value can rise and fall quickly.

    No guaranteed profit: Previous price increases do not guarantee future returns. Therefore, only invest money that you can afford to lose.

    External factors: The price of Cardano is influenced by external factors, such as economic conditions and the actions of influential individuals, governments, and institutions. These factors can have a positive or negative impact on the price.

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  • Can I stake my Cardano?

    Yes, at Finst, you can stake ADA and earn passive income on your coins while contributing to the security of the network.

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Additional Information about Cardano (ADA)

How Does Cardano Work?

Cardano is a next-generation blockchain that operates on a highly efficient Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism called Ouroboros. Unlike blockchains such as Bitcoin, which operate on the traditional Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, which consumes a lot of energy, Cardano allows users to stake their ADA coins to help secure the network and earn rewards.

Cardano is built on a layered architecture. This essentially means that it is built in two layers, separating its transaction (the settlement layer) and smart contract (the computation layer) functionalities:

- Cardano Settlement Layer (CSL): Processes ADA transactions quickly and securely.

- Cardano Computation Layer (CCL): Powers smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), enabling seamless and scalable development.

Cardano continuously evolves through peer-reviewed research and rigorous testing, ensuring high security, scalability, and sustainability. With upgrades like Hydra, which improves transaction speeds, and Project Catalyst, which enables decentralized governance, Cardano is designed to support real-world applications, from finance to supply chain management.

Who are the founders of Cardano?

Cardano was founded in 2017 by Charles Hoskinson, a blockchain visionary and one of the original co-founders of Ethereum. Recognizing the limitations of existing blockchain networks, he set out to create a more secure, scalable, and sustainable platform.

In 2015, Hoskinson, alongside Jeremy Wood, co-founded Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), the research and development company behind Cardano. IOHK, along with The Cardano Foundation and EMURGO, plays a key role in developing and promoting the Cardano ecosystem.

What is ADA?

ADA is the native cryptocurrency of the Cardano blockchain, designed to power transactions, secure the network, and support decentralized applications (dApps). ADA plays a central role in the Cardano ecosystem and is named after Ada Lovelace, a 19th-century mathematician and pioneer of computer science.

Given that ADA operates on a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, transactions are faster, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly.

Some of the key uses of ADA are:

- Transactions: Send and receive ADA globally with low fees and high security.

- Staking & Rewards: ADA holders can stake their tokens to help validate transactions and earn passive rewards.

- Smart Contracts & dApps: ADA is used to power smart contracts and decentralized applications built on Cardano.

- Governance: Holders can vote on network proposals, shaping the future of Cardano.

What makes Cardano secure?

Cardano is built with security as a top priority, ensuring that transactions, smart contracts, and user data remain protected. Here’s how Cardano achieves a high level of security:

Proof-of-Stake Consensus Mechanism

Cardano uses a unique Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism called Ouroboros. Unlike traditional Proof-of-Work (PoW) systems, which require large amounts of energy to operate, Ouroboros secures the network using a more efficient and sustainable approach. It also prevents attacks where someone could try to take control of the network.

Peer-Reviewed and Scientifically Tested

Every update to Cardano goes through a rigorous academic review process before being implemented. This means experts analyze and test the technology to ensure it is secure and reliable before it becomes part of the network.

Layered Architecture

Cardano’s blockchain is designed with two separate layers:

- Cardano Settlement Layer: Handles transactions, ensuring they are fast and secure.

- Cardano Computation Layer: Runs smart contracts, keeping them separate from transactions to reduce security risks.

This structure makes it harder for bugs or attacks to affect the entire system.

Smart Contracts

Smart contracts on Cardano use a programming language called Plutus, which allows for formal verification. This is a method used in industries like banking and aerospace to mathematically prove that a system is functioning correctly, reducing the risk of errors or hacks.

Decentralization

Cardano is highly decentralized, meaning control is spread across thousands of independent stake pools. This makes it much harder for any single group to attack or manipulate the network.

Continuous Security Improvements

Cardano is designed to evolve with regular upgrades and security enhancements. The network also includes a treasury system, which funds ongoing development to ensure it remains secure and up to date.

The history of Cardano

Cardano was launched in 2017 by Charles Hoskinson, one of the cofounders of Ethereum. The goal was to build a more secure, scalable and sustainable blockchain. Cardano is built on a research driven, peer reviewed approach, giving it a strong scientific foundation.

The project is led by Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), the Cardano Foundation and EMURGO. Each plays a key role in the development and adoption of the network. Over time, Cardano has gone through several major upgrades, each bringing new features to the ecosystem:

- Byron (2017): The first release of Cardano, introducing the ADA cryptocurrency and a federated blockchain model.

- Shelley (2020): A move toward a decentralized Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus, letting users stake ADA and help secure the network.

- Goguen (2021): Added smart contract functionality, opening the door for decentralized apps (dApps) and DeFi projects.

- Basho (coming soon): Focuses on scalability and interoperability to boost Cardano’s transaction capacity.

- Voltaire (upcoming): Will bring a decentralized governance system, letting ADA holders vote on proposals and upgrades.

- Hydra (2023): Introduces a layer 2 scaling solution that enables faster and cheaper transactions through parallel “heads” outside the main chain. The first version, Hydra Head, launched in 2023 and is being actively developed.

- Mithril (upcoming): A protocol that allows fast, secure and lightweight node syncing, making it easier to access the network and support mobile wallets.

- Midnight (upcoming): A new privacy focused sidechain on Cardano, built on zero knowledge proofs. It’s designed for confidential dApps and data management and is expected to launch in 2025.

Cardano vs Ethereum

Cardano is often compared to Ethereum, and that makes total sense. Both aim for scalability, security and decentralization. They’re built as platforms for creating decentralized apps (dApps) and smart contracts. Ideal for developers working on DeFi protocols, DAOs or NFTs.
Both networks use Proof of Stake to validate transactions and add new blocks to the chain.

Fun fact: the founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, was also one of Ethereum’s cofounders.

So what’s the difference?

  1. Development approach: Cardano uses a scientific, peer reviewed method. Upgrades are tested thoroughly and rolled out in phases, like we saw with Byron, Shelley, Goguen and Voltaire. Ethereum takes a more community driven route. Big updates like Ethereum 2.0 and proto danksharding are rolled out step by step based on what’s most urgent.
  2. Programming languages: Cardano uses Plutus, which is known for its mathematical precision. Ethereum developed its own language called Solidity. In 2024, reports showed that Solidity was way more widely used than Plutus.
  3. Transaction fees: Ethereum is known for being expensive and having scalability issues, although it’s constantly working on fixing that. Cardano, on the other hand, is much cheaper. In 2024, average fees were around 15 cents on Cardano, while Ethereum could spike from €10 to €100 or more during busy times.
  4. Transaction speed: The Cardano mainnet is currently a lot faster. It can process about 250 transactions per second (TPS). Ethereum’s mainnet handles only 15 to 30 TPS. Of course, Ethereum has layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum and Optimism that are way faster and cheaper. Cardano is also working on a layer 2 solution called Hydra that, according to Cardano, could eventually handle up to one million TPS. The first Hydra launch (Hydra Head v0.10) happened in 2023, but the project is still in its early stages.
  5. Governance: Cardano uses an on chain governance system called Project Catalyst. Users can vote with their staked ADA on proposals and funding ideas. Ethereum uses more of an off chain model, where core developers and the community aim for consensus through Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs).

What’s the Cardano price prediction?

Lots of investors and analysts like to make predictions about where Cardano (ADA) is headed. They look at stuff like development updates, market conditions and global events. All of that can affect the price of ADA. But here’s the thing, predicting price movements is super tricky. That’s why it’s important to do your own research and make decisions based on what you find. Don’t take third party forecasts too seriously.

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