Introducing our new peer-to-peer (P2P) testnet
We are working with a small group of stake pool operators on a new P2P testnet to further drive network decentralization
8 December 2021 3 mins read
Cardano continues to build momentum with more features and capabilities being steadily added to the blockchain. As we recently reported, we are optimizing the network to increase throughput so more transactions can be processed faster, and decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts created and used more efficiently. This week, we have kicked off an important new…
The AGIX ERC20 converter testnet is now live
A public testnet is available for you to try out the migration of AGIX tokens to the Cardano ecosystem
7 December 2021 5 mins read
In our previous blog post earlier this summer, we shared how Cardano would support the migration of ERC20 tokens from Ethereum, working initially with SingularityNET and their AGIX token. Today we can announce that the AGIX ERC20 converter testnet is live and ready for community evaluation.
SingularityNET is our first partner in this initiative. And the converter is a…
Network traffic and tiered pricing
Decentralized finance will continue to build demand on Cardano. Our research project is looking at ways to maintain fair access and throughput for every user
26 November 2021 7 mins read
A recent blog post outlined some of the ways in which the Cardano network would flex and evolve to meet the global demands of smart contracts and DeFi. Similarly, it will become necessary to upgrade the transaction fee system used for Cardano.
The current system is simple and fair: every transaction is treated the same and it is not possible for users to alter their priority by…
Welcome to the age of RealFi
By integrating digital identity with Cardano, we can create real value and opportunity for people across the globe
25 November 2021 8 mins read
“The point of RealFi is to serve real people real finance, and thus be able to innovate and do interesting things.” - Charles Hoskinson
When it comes to the story of blockchain’s recent evolution, it is decentralized finance (DeFi) that has taken center stage. DeFi uses ‘smart contracts’ on a blockchain to give anyone access to banking using a public, decentralized, ledger. By…
Slow and steady wins the race: network evolution for network growth
After a successful start to Cardano’s smart contract era, we’ll soon make the first in a program of network adjustments to support future growth
22 November 2021 8 mins read
From its conception, Cardano has been architected as a platform to best balance the perennial trade-offs of security, scalability and decentralization. Therefore we have architected and built a solid and secure network layer, yet with the flexibility to grow and scale to support a global base of millions of users.
With a secure, highly decentralized proof of stake network now…