Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of **Cardano**, recently shared insights in a podcast with eToro. He highlighted Cardano’s unique features, combining Bitcoin’s secure transaction system with Ethereum’s smart contracts. Cardano aims to be a powerful platform for Defi on Bitcoin, offering security through UTXO and scalability with Hydra.
Hoskinson discussed how cryptocurrencies like Cardano could serve as safe havens during market volatility caused by factors like the US-China tech rivalry. He emphasized the appeal of assets with solid governance and deflationary models in such times.
According to Hoskinson, building win-win relationships can benefit **Cardano**, Bitcoin, and XRP. He pointed out flaws in Solana’s speed-focused approach and Ethereum’s model, which is losing value to faster, cheaper chains.
Hoskinson also raised the possibility of tech giants like Microsoft and Google disrupting the blockchain industry. He highlighted **Cardano**’s decentralized governance, strong foundation, and long-term vision as key factors setting it apart in the blockchain space.
In a recent X post, Hoskinson discussed **Cardano**’s transition to a faster multi-team model for development. Despite concerns about contact terminations causing delays, he remains focused on accelerating progress, especially with Leios set for 2026. Currently, **Cardano** is trading at $0.8323, showing a 5% increase in the last 24 hours and a 21% rise in the past week. Technical indicators also suggest a bullish trend.
In the FAQs section, it was highlighted that **Cardano** differentiates itself from Bitcoin and Ethereum by combining security and smart contracts while aiming for scalability. Additionally, the potential for **Cardano** to surpass Ethereum is seen as a long-term goal, likely within 18 to 20 years.
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