Cardano is a decentralized public blockchain and cryptocurrency project initiated in 2015 by Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum. It officially launched in September 2017. The platform aims to create a sustainable, scalable, and secure environment for decentralized applications (dApps) and financial services. Its native cryptocurrency, ADA, is named after Ada Lovelace, recognized as the first computer programmer. Key features include: 1. Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism that uses the Ouroboros algorithm, offering greater energy efficiency and ensuring the network's security and decentralization. 2. Development based on peer-reviewed research, emphasizing scientific rigor for robustness and reliability. 3. Support for smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), ena...
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