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May 18, 2025 03:35

Charles Hoskinson Reacts as Speculations Suggest Midnight Airdrop is Not for Cardano Native Token Holders

Recent speculations that Cardano native token holders are not eligible for the Midnight drop have drawn a reaction from Charles Hoskinson.The Cardano founder responded to a tweet suggesting that holders of tokens native to the Cardano ecosystem would not receive the highly anticipated drop. He quoted the tweet and responded with a video of himself sighing at the rumors.Midnight Airdrop for AllWhile he did not explicitly debunk the speculations, his response in the video clearly shows his frustrations. Notably, the Midnight airdrop aims to reward legitimate contributions to the Cardano ecosystem.Meanwhile, Rami, a core contributor to the SNEK meme coin project and a prominent figure in the Cardano system, reacted to Hoskinsons tweet. He suggested that holders of other Cardano-native tokens qualify as much as ADA holders for the Midnight drop, which aims to reward participation in the ecosystems well-being.Nonetheless, Hoskinson had earlier disclosed that holders of tokens in other major chains would also participate. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and BNB holders, among others, would receive the airdrop.Further Midnight Airdrop DetailsThe upcoming airdrop would see the Cardano ecosystem distribute two tokens to holders. Eligible participants will receive NIGHT, the governance token of the Midnight protocol, and DUST, a non-transferable token used for privacy transactions.Further, over 37 million wallets will participate in the airdrop, also known as the Glacier Drop. The team's choice of a multi-chain airdrop aims to drive a broader spectrum of adoption and cross-chain engagement.Meanwhile, the exact date for the drop remains unconfirmed. The Cardano Midnight team stated that the airdrop will happen in 2025 but has not confirmed exactly when. Midnight is a data protection and privacy protocol built as a sidechain on Cardano. Hoskinson has teased that the technology will make Cardano a multichain network, allowing interoperability with other chains.

May 14, 2025 03:35

Hoskinson Says Cardano Could Be First Blockchain to Develop and Launch Privacy Stablecoin

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson explores the possibility of developing a privacy-enabled stablecoin on the Cardano network. Speaking in a recent interview on the Conversations with Leaders podcast, Hoskinson hinted at plans to develop a privacy stablecoin on Cardano. According to him, traditional stablecoins have the inherent flaw of publicizing every transaction on the blockchain, making them traceable. He asserted that some users may not be comfortable with traditional stablecoins due to their lack of privacy. Therefore, he suggested that users might want a privacy-enabled stablecoin that keeps their purchases discreet. How Privacy Stablecoins Can Comply with Regulatory Demands Notably, the Cardano founder proposed an initiative he termed selective disclosure and season freeze regime for stablecoins. He suggested that these solutions would enable users to shield their stablecoin-related transactions, including counterparties and amounts, from the public. Despite this, regulators can still access these transactions through a regulatory directive or court order. However, it will not sabotage the privacy model of the stablecoins. Further, Hoskinson echoed his support for privacy stablecoins with selective disclosure, adding that Cardano might be the first blockchain to roll out one. Thanks to its privacy-focused sidechain, Midnight, Cardano could become one of the first blockchains to launch a stablecoin that keeps users transactions private. Current State of the Stablecoin Market The stablecoin market has grown tremendously over the years, boasting a valuation of $245.61 billion. Most of the leading stablecoins, such as USDT and USDC, are currently available on blockchains like Ethereum, Tron, and Solana. Cardano also supports a handful of stablecoins, like DJED, USDA, and USDM. According to data from DeFiLlama, stablecoins on the Cardano network have a combined market cap of $31.69 million. At the moment, transactions involving these stablecoins, including those on Cardano and Ethereum, are visible on the blockchain. Hoskinson believes some users might not be comfortable with this lack of privacy, so he is considering introducing a privacy-enabled stablecoin with selective disclosure functionality. Regulatory Concerns Over Privacy Stablecoins Meanwhile, regulators have remained cautious about privacy-focused projects like Monero and Zcash. Although these projects have tried to balance regulatory demands with user privacy, multiple crypto exchanges, including Binance and OKX, have delisted them from their platforms. The EU recently prohibited exchanges and custodial platforms from engaging with privacy-focused tokens and anonymous wallets starting July 1, 2027. In the United States, lawmakers failed to pass the highly anticipated stablecoin regulation, the GENIUS Act, due to financial stability concerns. Despite this regulatory bottleneck, Hoskinson believes a privacy-enabled stablecoin on Cardano is possible.

Apr 29, 2025 03:35

Cardano Founder Says Welcome Home Bitcoin As Lace Adds BTC Support in Latest Upgrade

The Cardano wallet Lace has clinched a major milestone with the release of version 1.22, officially adding Bitcoin support for users participating in its beta program. This update marks Lace's first step into becoming a multi-chain wallet, with users now able to store, send, and manage Bitcoin directly from the interface. The Lace development team described the upgrade as a "big one," on track with Cardano's vision of cross-chain interoperability.The announcement triggered a response from Cardano founder and Input Output Global (IOG) CEO Charles Hoskinson. In a commentary on X, Hoskinson celebrated the moment, confirming that users could now interact with Bitcoin on the Cardano wallet. https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles/status/1916847694703739097Bitcoin on Cardano Wallet LaceHis excitement is due to Cardano's broader ambition to integrate Bitcoin into its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Although this Bitcoin support within Lace does not yet represent the full realization of Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano, it is an important development in that direction.For Hoskinson, this move validates years of work looking to bridge Bitcoin's vast liquidity with Cardano's smart contract platform. The Cardano founder suggested earlier this month that the integration is closer than most think.Notably, Cardano's roadmap includes partnerships like the one with BitcoinOS, utilizing zero-knowledge (ZK) for trustless Bitcoin bridging, and protocols such as Midnight and Midgard designed to enable private and secure Bitcoin staking without the need for wrapped tokens. For context, Hoskinson is eyeing a demonstration of Bitcoin DeFi integration next month, in May 2025, at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. As the ecosystem awaits this move, Lace's new Bitcoin functionality presents market participants with a glimpse of Cardano's future ambitions.Despite the excitement, it is crucial to note that Lace's Bitcoin feature is primarily a storage and management tool at this stage, and not yet part of the larger DeFi infrastructure being built. Full Bitcoin DeFi integration will involve mechanisms like Babel fees, which allow users to pay transaction fees in Bitcoin, and merged mining possibilities, presenting Cardano as a smart contract layer for Bitcoin.More Fixes from Version 1.22Meanwhile, in addition to Bitcoin support, Lace 1.22 addresses several other enhancements. For instance, a previously reported issue affecting DRep identification for governance dApps has been resolved, improving the voting experience for users engaged in Cardano's on-chain governance. Furthermore, the upgrade includes fixes for hardware wallet interactions, specifically refining output format mappings that had caused failures when connecting with decentralized applications.Notably, Hoskinson confirmed this month that Lace could be on track to support XRP. The latest Lace update is part of a broader series of upgrades that have steadily enhanced the Cardano wallet's capabilities throughout 2024 and 2025. Previous Lace UpgradesEarlier versions like 1.9 introduced multi-account and multi-wallet setups, allowing users to manage various wallets under a single recovery phrase, enhancing both convenience and security. The 1.12 release added multi-staking capabilities alongside Trezor and Ledger hardware wallet integration, making it easier for ADA holders to delegate across multiple pools. Later updates focused on performance, such as 1.17.5's improvements to synchronization speeds and 1.19.0's introduction of a DApp Explorer powered by DappRadar.Last December, Hoskinson teased that Lace could be a "powerhouse" in 2025. This came on the back of fixes that improved its Nami mode following the migration of over 200,000 Nami wallet users into Lace.

Apr 29, 2025 03:35

World Mobile CEO Says Nobody is Better To Drive Cardano Than Hoskinson, Its Crazy Not to Back Him

Micky Watkins, the CEO of World Mobile, publicly endorses Charles Hoskinson and Input-Output Global (IOG) as the best stewards for Cardano's future. In a recent X post, Watkins, known as Mr. Telecom, endorsed the Cardano founder and his company. According to him, Hoskinson and IOG are better suited to drive Cardanos growth than any other entity. This highlights Watkins's belief that Hoskinson and the IOG have the expertise and technical vision to drive the growth of the broader Cardano ecosystem. Watkins endorsement comes days after several community members criticized Hoskinsons request for additional funds. Hoskinson Requests Additional Funds to Drive Cardano Growth In a livestream over the weekend, the Cardano founder revealed that he and the IOG have been working for free since 2020. He said the original contract that started with the Genesis block in 2015 expired in 2020. However, he noted that he has been working alongside the IOG to keep development rolling since 2020, even without receiving pay. Hoskinson emphasized that the scaling requirement, as detailed in the original contract, is complete, adding that the functionality is now transcending into a moving target. Nonetheless, he stated that the Cardano development team is still working to advance other scaling solutions, particularly around Hydra and Leios. In his view, these projects might encounter significant setbacks if the IOG does not receive additional funding. Therefore, he proposed that the community, particularly the elected delegate representatives (DReps), approve a budget package that would ensure the IOG continues as the developer of the Cardano project. Hoskinson said the funds would be used to fund the IOGs vision, adding that it will also ensure that the community gets his time and strategy. The development comes a week after IOG requested 26.848 million ADA, worth $19.39 million at the current price of $0.7196, for a 12-month research and development program.  It is worth noting that Hoskinson hosted the livestream following a strong debate over an interim budget expected to be funded by the ecosystems treasury. DReps to Decide Whether to Allow IOG to Continue as Cardano Core Developer The DReps must reconcile and approve this interim budget before Cardanos first on-chain fiscal year ends. For context, the Cardano treasury wallet holds about 1.7 billion ADA coins. Earlier this year, 72% of DReps voted to cap the forthcoming reconciliation at 350 million ADA. While Hoskinson applauded the move at the time, he clarified that the DReps are in the position to decide whether to keep the IOG at the helm of Cardanos development. Meanwhile, critics argue that continuously leaning on IOG contradicts the ethos of decentralization. As this criticism soars, Watkins has urged the community to back Hoskinson and his company, praising them as the most suitable stewards for Cardano.

Apr 01, 2025 03:35

From Rivals to Friends: Cardano Founder Sheds Light on Relationship with Ripple

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson reveals a significant shift in his relationship with former competitors, including Ripple. Hoskinson featured in a recent interview on the Wolf of All Streets podcast, where he discussed various crypto-related topics, ranging from Cardano's growth to his engagement with former competitors like Ripple. Hoskinson Now Friends with Ripple The Cardano founder revealed that he is now friends with many crypto stakeholders he previously considered competitors. Interestingly, Hoskinson mentioned that he is in direct communication with Ripple and its CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. Recall that Hoskinson previously had a hostile relationship with Ripple and the broader XRP community due to controversies surrounding the ETHGate allegations. The allegation suggests that the Ethereum team established relationships with certain SEC officials to give ETH an edge over rival projects like XRP. Some XRP enthusiasts highlighted this relationship as the reason the SEC sued Ripple in December 2020. Hoskinson's denial of these allegations led to a war of words between the Cardano and XRP communities. However, Hoskinson made a remarkable move to end the dispute by apologizing to XRP enthusiasts and proposing a partnership between Cardano and Ripple. Ever since, he has been in communication with Ripple execs like Garlinghouse and CTO David Schwartz. His continued communication with Garlinghouse could create an avenue for a partnership between Cardano and Ripple.Hoskinson Seeks RLUSD Launch on Cardano In a separate interview with David Gokhshtein, host of the Gokhshtein Podcast, Hoskinson said he is currently in discussions with Ripple to integrate its stablecoin (RLUSD) onto Cardano's blockchain. This is not the first time that Hoskinson has revealed interest in RLUSD. The stablecoin debuted on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum in December 2024. It currently has a market cap of $193.73 million. Notably, Ripple plans to expand RLUSD's availability to other top blockchains. With Hoskinson currently discussing the launch of RLUSD on Cardano with Ripple, the company might debut the stablecoin on the network soon. Cardano Growth Meanwhile, Hoskinson shed light on Cardano's rapid growth, emphasizing that the total value locked (TVL) on the blockchain has been increasing by 100% yearly. Additionally, he mentioned that the number of dApps and transaction volume also experienced significant upticks year over year (YoY). Further, he said Cardano has been operating 24/7 for seven years with zero downtime, which showcases its stability, robustness, and reliability.

ADA price pumps 30% amid rumors of Cardano founder-Trump collaboration

Author: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
United States
Nov 11, 2024 12:00

ADA price pumps 30% amid rumors of Cardano founder-Trump collaboration

ADA looks poised to rise by over 100% in early 2025 after breaking above a three-year-old resistance trendline. 

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