From idea to implementation: a look into IO's research and development
The latest breakthroughs from Input | Output’s R&D department are shaping the future of Cardano with innovative solutions and rigorous academic research
26 August 2025 6 mins read
As blockchain technology evolves into a foundational layer for global infrastructure, rigorous research and development are crucial to ensure robustness, scalability, and relevance. At Input | Output (IO), research is not confined to theory – it is the engine behind secure, high-performance systems like Cardano.
IO uses evidence-based engineering to construct resilient systems…
Unlocking zero-knowledge proofs for Cardano: the Halo2-Plutus verifier
Learn about an open-source prototype bringing zero-knowledge proofs to Cardano for private, scalable, and interoperable applications
26 August 2025 6 mins read
In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are a cornerstone for enhancing privacy, scalability, and security. The Halo2-Plutus verifier is an open-source project spearheaded by Input | Output Research (IOR) as part of an Intersect agreement driven by the Technical Steering Committee priorities. This tool bridges the advanced…
Professor Kiayias explores consensus evolution at Science of Blockchain Conference 2025
As others shun academic rigor, Input | Output (IO) continues to invest in formal methods, peer-reviewed science, and academic collaboration – because for IO, research isn't an afterthought, it's infrastructure.
22 August 2025 4 mins read
The 2025 Science of Blockchain Conference (SBC) brought together leading researchers, engineers, and academics at UC Berkeley to explore the theoretical foundations that underpin today’s blockchain systems. Input | Output (IO) had strong representation at this event, showcasing the organization’s continued commitment to bridging rigorous research with practical implementation.
Professor Aggelos Kiayias – IO’s Chief Scientist and Chair in Cyber Security and Privacy at the University of Edinburgh – delivered the keynote ‘The Evolving Art of Agreement…
From roadmap to reality: transparency, accountability, and momentum
8 August 2025 5 mins read
We’re grateful and honored that the Cardano community has voted in support of the Input | Output Engineering (IOE) funding proposal as part of the Cardano Vision & Roadmap. On behalf of the entire team, thank you for your confidence in our work and in the shared future we’re building together.
Your vote represents more than just funding approval. It’s a signal that the community…
Cardano's governance journey: a timeline for decentralized democracy
From community workshops to the world's first blockchain Constitution, Cardano has built blockchain's most ambitious governance system. This timeline traces three years of collaboration that culminated with fully autonomous democratic decision-making in 2025.
4 August 2025 6 mins read
The Cardano community has achieved something truly remarkable in the blockchain industry. Over the past three years, ada holders have helped build the most ambitious decentralized governance program in crypto - complete with its own Constitution, elected representatives, and fully autonomous decision-making systems. This timeline traces the key milestones in this extraordinary…
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From idea to implementation: a look into IO's research and development by Nicolas Biri
26 August 2025
Unlocking zero-knowledge proofs for Cardano: the Halo2-Plutus verifier by Kris Bennett
26 August 2025
Professor Kiayias explores consensus evolution at Science of Blockchain Conference 2025 by Ivan Irakoze
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