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Let's start with what an ETF is, for all of those unfamiliar... --> What is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)? An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund and exchange-traded product, meaning it is traded on stock exchanges similar to regular stocks. ETFs are designed to track the performance of a specific index, sector, commodity, or other asset. For example, if you wanted to inv...
--> What is Decentralization? Decentralization means spreading out control and decision-making to many different people or places, rather than having everything controlled by one central group or person. In the context of technology and governance, it means that decision-making power and operations are spread across a network rather than being concentrated in a single entity. This concept is cr...
As stated by Emurgo (EMURGO is a founding entity of the Cardano blockchain and provides products & services to drive the adoption of Cardano), "Building a self-sufficient and community-focused governance system for Cardano is a complex matter requiring various technical and non-technical aspects to work together. To test and refine this system, Cardano uses a specialized testing environment called...
Cardano's Impressive Leap Forward... In a turn of events for the Cardano network and its enthusiasts, 2023 was a year marked by monumental growth and innovation. With its Total Value Locked (TVL) skyrocketing by an astounding 693% year-over-year and a significant 166% quarter-over-quarter increase, Cardano's ecosystem has not just expanded; it's exploded. This remarkable surge catapulted Cardan...
The following blog post will dive into the details around the evolution from the UTXO to the EUTXO model, focusing on the technical advancements and theoretical foundations that promise to enhance the blockchain landscape. The Extended UTXO Model: A Look into Blockchain's Expressiveness and Security In crypto, Bitcoin stands as the pioneer, introducing the world to a decentralized ledger sy...
Cardano is on the brink of a revolutionary leap forward with its upcoming Chang Hard Fork, slated for early 2024. This significant upgrade is not a routine update but a major milestone in Cardano's roadmap, marking its first major technical achievement towards establishing a minimum-viable, community-run government. This blog post dives into the details of the Chang Hard Fork, exploring its featur...
Cardano's Transformative Journey in 2024: Governance, Interoperability, and Beyond. As we step into a pivotal year for Cardano, the blockchain landscape is brimming with anticipation for the transformative developments set to redefine its ecosystem. From groundbreaking governance initiatives to enhanced interoperability and the tokenization of real-world assets, Cardano is not just evolving; it...
Key Takeaways: Despite a flat quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) performance, Cardano's Total Value Locked (TVL) witnessed a substantial 198% YTD growth. The network's TVL ranking across all networks notably improved, climbing from 34th at the beginning of 2023 to an impressive 15th. Regarding Stablecoins, Cardano experienced a notable 16% increase QoQ and an impressive 461% surge YTD. The initial p...
Topics Covered: - Cardano's Interoperability Leap - Collaboration and Partner Chains - PolkadotSDK's Modular Design - Polkadot's Appeal and XCM - Cardano's Framework and Settlement Layer Cardano is actively pursuing improved interoperability through the integration of Polkadot's software development kit (PolkadotSDK). Under the leadership of former Ethereum Co-Founders Charles Hoskinso...
Topics Covered: Why is data-protection important in today's environment? What is Midnight? How will this impact the Cardano ecosystem? Let’s dive into the importance of data protection in today's environment... Privacy Preservation: In an era of extensive data collection, individuals expect their personal information to be handled with care. Data protection helps maintain individuals' ...
Topics Covered: - What is JPGstore - Details about Launch - Where can you get it - Will the NFT Community make a comeback? In the world of blockchain technology and NFTs, Cardano has been making its mark as a promising blockchain and well-established ecosystem. One of the standout platforms on Cardano is JPG Store, the leading NFT marketplace. JPG Store is gearing up to launch its highly ...
Covered Topics: - ADA Mail, What is it? How does it work? - Team behind it? - What does this bring to Cardano? We are excited to introduce one of Cardano's latest developments, ADAmail, a collaborative endeavor between IAMX and NMKR. ADAmail is set to revolutionize the way communication occurs in the current crypto landscape. This innovative tool seamlessly integrates traditional email w...
Covered Topics: - What is Wanchain? - How does it work? - Team behind Wanchain? (coming soon...EOD - 09/06) - What this means for Cardano? (coming soon...EOD - 09/06) What is Wanchain? Wanchain is a decentralized, distributed financial infrastructure used to connect digital assets. This is done through private cross-chain smart contracts, along with a digital wallet called WAN that can b...
Covered Topics: - Total Value Locked on Cardano - Engagement Metrics - dApp Ecosystem - Stablecoin Market - Staking - Regulatory Uncertainty Cardano's Impressive Growth and Challenges in Q2 2023: In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, Cardano has made substantial strides thus far in 2023. The Total Value Locked (TVL) in USD surged by a remarkable 9.7% QoQ, and an astonishing 198.6%...
Covered Topics: What are Dev Commits? Why are they Important? Blockchain developers are responsible for developing and optimizing protocols, crafting the architecture of blockchain systems, developing smart contracts and web apps using blockchain technology. So what's a dev commit you might be wondering? A commit is an operation which sends the latest changes of the source code to the repos...
Covered Topics: - Mainnet Launch - What are Smart Contracts? - Advantages of Marlowe - Marlowe Architecture July 5th: From Official Marlowe Twitter Account 💥Big day for the #Marlowe team at @InputOutputHK. Joined by the community, we’re celebrating the launch of #Marlowe, a set of tools that simplifies the development of secure smart contracts and applications on #Cardano, at @Poolside...
Covered Topics: - Discuss 3 Major Telecom Partnerships - What this means for Cardano - Telecom, Crypto & Why They Are Mutually Beneficial 3 Telecom Giants, 1 Cardano I'd like to start this off by stating that the Dish Network partnership was announced back in 2021 and after looking into whether or not any substantial progress was made - I came up empty handed. It might simply just be a ...
Covered Topics: - Cardano TVL ✅ - Recommended Dex's ✅ - Recommended Lending/Borrowing ✅ - Top Protocols on the Cardano Blockchain ✅ _______________________________________________ Cardano's Total Value Locked (TVL): Why is Total Value Locked important? The cryptocurrency market is almost evolving, with investors seeking valuable insights to assess risks and potential benefits. One ...
BlackRock, the largest asset management fund in the world, has boldly submitted its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Buckle up for an explosive shift in the financial markets once this is likely approved (BlackRock boasts an impressive record of 575-1 regarding ETF applications). In a resounding affirmation of Bitcoin's immense potential, BlackRock has chosen none other than Coinbase Custody...
June 1st: Hong Kong government approves trading the following tokens: $SAND, $ADA, $MATIC, $SOL, $AXS, $ATOM, $DOT, $UNI, $LINK, $LTC, $AVAX, $XLM, $ETH June 5th: SEC sues CZ Binance for having markets for: $SAND, $ADA, $MATIC, $SOL, $AXS, $ATOM, $FIL, $MANA, $ALGO, $COTI June 6th: SEC sues Coinbase alleging they were operating as an unregistered exchange and broker, with 13 assets lis...
June 1st: Hong Kong government approves trading the following tokens: $SAND, $ADA, $MATIC, $SOL, $AXS, $ATOM, $DOT, $UNI, $LINK, $LTC, $AVAX, $XLM, $ETH June 5th: SEC sues CZ Binance for having markets for: $SAND, $ADA, $MATIC, $SOL, $AXS, $ATOM, $FIL, $MANA, $ALGO, $COTI June 6th: SEC sues Coinbase alleging they were operating as an unregistered exchange and broker, with 13 assets listed on...
The crypto space is bracing itself for an extraordinary surge of buying power coming directly from Hong Kong in the coming months. Recently, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing that it will begin accepting applications from exchanges seeking to provide crypto services, effective June 1, 2023. However, these tokens will have to meet a set of str...
“In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.” -Voltaire The transition of Cardano into the Voltaire Era is a significant milestone in the platform's development. Voltaire represents the introduction of a decentralized governance model to Cardano, revolutionizing the decision-making process within the network. Th...
Investing in cryptocurrencies can be challenging, especially when it comes to evaluating their actual value and utility. The cryptocurrency market is now saturated with meme coins, which are highly speculative and often lack real value. This makes it even more difficult for investors to identify which cryptocurrencies are worth investing in. The Cardano Community has certainly witnessed it's share...
Haskell vs Plutus vs Marlowe: Haskell is the functional programming language used for both. Plutus is for more general smart contracts (any type of smart contracts) and Marlowe is designed specifically for Financial smart contracts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haskell, The chosen programming language for Cardano, is a robust and ...
Ouroboros is the consensus protocol for Cardano, the first provably secure proof-of-stake protocol, and the first blockchain protocol based on peer-reviewed research. It is a special system used in the Cardano and Polkadot blockchains to make decisions and agree on things. It's like a family of rules that allow these blockchains to work. Think of it as a group of protocols that help the blockch...
Cardano vs Bitcoin? There are significant differences between Cardano and Bitcoin, both in terms of their design and purpose. First, their consensus mechanisms differ. Bitcoin uses proof of work to validate transactions and mine new coins, whereas Cardano relies on proof of stake. In this regard, Cardano is much more energy-efficient and eco-friendly than Bitcoin, which consumes vast amounts...
Digital identification is a way for people to prove who they are online. It's like a virtual ID that you can use to access different online services and prove that you're really you. In the crypto and blockchain space, digital identity is important because it allows people to have control over their own identity and personal data. With digital identity, you can prove that you own a certain ...
“The PayPal for crypto” Currently it’s cheaper to pay with cash than to use banks PayPal and Alipay COTI is the first enterprise grade FinTech platform that empowers organizations to build their own payment solution and digitize any currency to save time and money Blockchain isn’t yet a solution, instability complexity and lack of scalability keeps it from the masses... there’s a strong...
A hard fork is a significant change in a blockchain's structure that can lead to the creation of a new cryptocurrency. It happens when the blockchain's protocol or rules are updated, making the old version incompatible with the new one. This means that after a hard fork, there are two separate versions of the blockchain, and the history of the old one is not carried over to the new one. How...
Cardano is a public blockchain platform. It is open-source and decentralized, with consensus achieved using proof of stake. It can facilitate peer-to-peer transactions with its internal cryptocurrency, ADA. Cardano's development began in 2015, led by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson. "Cardano aims to provide security, scalability, and sustainability to decentralized applications and system...
Staking is a fascinating and potentially lucrative concept in the world of cryptocurrency. For those who are just starting to learn about staking, the basic idea is simple: by holding certain cryptocurrencies, you can earn rewards over time. However, there's a lot more to it than that, and understanding how and why staking works can give you a deeper appreciation for the technology behind it. ...
Active ADA Addresses Quadrupled in The month of November to 216,072 active addy’s According to CryptoCompare’s recent Asset Report, in October there were 50,506 active addresses on the Cardano blockchain, while in November there were a total of 216,072 active addresses. ( https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2021/12/cardano-active-ada-addresses-quadrupled-in-november-report-reveals/amp/ ) ...
BTCvsETHvsADA Bitcoin (BTC) is a Generation 1 Blockchain. Essentially a store of value and nothing more than P2P. It’s digital gold, a Proof-of-Work algorithm. Society deems its value, it can also be worthless. "...sell me the value of this pen." Ethereum (ETH) is a Generation 2 Blockchain, is programmable and used for digital currency and trading but also as a platform whe...
Lace Wallet was extremely straightforward. It took me about 5 minutes to get set up and it was very easy to navigate. I loved the fact that you could create multiple wallets, inside of a single wallet address. I was able to stake my funds easily and they had a wide range of stake pools to choose from. If I had any questions at all, they have a FAQ tab on the right side of the page with a great dea...
Developing on the Cardano blockchain can be a bit complex, but here are some general steps to give you an idea of the process: Familiarize yourself with the Cardano blockchain: Before you start developing on the Cardano blockchain, you should have a solid understanding of how it works. This includes its structure, consensus algorithm, and the programming languages used to create smart contracts...
Notable AI Projects within Cardano's ecoystem include SingularityNET (AGIX), Rejuve.AI (RJV), NuNet (NTX), Cardano GPT & Midnight Be sure to check out our article around SingularityNET and how they have partnered with Cardano to revolutionize the field of AI and Blockchain Technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in the world of cryptocurrency trad...
Be sure to check out Cardano's official roadmap online for more details, we'll be adding it soon! - https://roadmap.cardano.org/en/ The Byron era of Cardano was the first stage of the blockchain's development, which focused on creating the basic structure of the network. It introduced important features such as a system to help secure the network and a way to fund its growth. Additionally, it...