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Input | Output Research invites community feedback on mid-year research progress

New Technology Validation and Fundamental Research draft reports detail breakthrough advances in Cardano scaling, security, and blockchain innovation. The Cardano community can now review these drafts on Cardano Forum

29 August 2025 Ivan Irakoze 8 mins read

Input | Output Research invites community feedback on mid-year research progress

Cardano Vision launched in 2025 with the Work Program 2025 (WP25), a five-year research initiative designed to secure Cardano’s long-term leadership in blockchain.

Today, Input | Output Research (IOR) proudly releases draft versions of its WP25 mid-year reports for Fundamental Research and Technology Validation, marking significant progress in Cardano’s evolution as a leading…

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 Nicolas Biri 6 mins read

From idea to implementation: a look into IO's research and development

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 Kris Bennett 6 mins read

Unlocking zero-knowledge proofs for Cardano: the Halo2-Plutus verifier

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 Ivan Irakoze 4 mins read

Professor Kiayias explores consensus evolution at Science of Blockchain Conference 2025

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 Can Huzmeli 5 mins read

From roadmap to reality: transparency, accountability, and momentum

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…

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