01-11-2026, 09:41 AM
Cardano explained: the scientific approach to blockchain.
From its origins with Charles Hoskinson to real-world applications like Atala PRISM in Ethiopia, discover why the network is built to last.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Cardano is built on peer-reviewed academic research, with every major upgrade tested and reviewed before launch — a rare approach in crypto.
Created by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, Cardano was designed to prioritise long-term stability over rapid experimentation.
The 2021 Alonzo upgrade enabled smart contracts, pushing ADA above $3 and lifting Cardano into the top three cryptocurrencies by market cap.
Cardano is already used beyond crypto markets, powering digital identity systems for millions of students in Africa and decentralised connectivity projects.
Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem is expanding, with platforms like Minswap and Indigo supporting decentralised trading and on-chain financial tools.
00:00 Why Cardano has such a loyal community
00:05 Cardano vs other blockchains: research first, launch later
00:17 Cardano’s peer-reviewed blockchain model explained
00:26 Charles Hoskinson and the vision behind Cardano
00:38 Proof-of-stake and Cardano’s long-term design
00:52 When smart contracts came to Cardano (Alonzo upgrade)
00:57 2021 Alonzo smart contracts and $3 ADA high
1:09 Real-world Cardano use cases in Ethiopia
1:33 DeFi on Cardano: Minswap and Indigo explained
1:38 NFTs on Cardano and the rise of JPG Store
1:45 Why Cardano staking levels are so high
2:01 Cardano vs Ethereum and Solana in DeFi growth
2:11 The trade-off: slower growth, stronger foundations
2:17 Trading Cardano price movements 24/7
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