Cardano chain
Overview
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform developed by IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong). It uses the Ouroboros consensus protocol and is designed for smart contracts and decentralized applications, with an emphasis on formal verification and peer-reviewed research.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Cardano connects to 24 tracked entities, most strongly to USD Coin, Tether USD, Dai.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 24 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | USD Coin | 95% |
deployed_on | Tether USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Dai | 95% |
deployed_on | PayPal USD | 95% |
mentions | Bitcoin (BTC) Neared $80K as the US and Iran Extended the Ceasefire: Your Weekly Crypto Recap | 95% |
deployed_on | EURC | 95% |
mentions | RLUSD Bridge Expansion Connects XRPL, Ethereum, and Cardano Ecosystems | 95% |
mentions | Crypto Price Analysis Apr-17: ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE | 95% |
bridges | Coinbase Bridge | 95% |
mentions | BItcoin's Qunatum Resistance is Here, But Charles Hoskinson Questions It: Explaining Why | 95% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cardano?
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform developed by IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong). It uses the Ouroboros consensus protocol and is designed for smart contracts and decentralized applications, with an emphasis on formal verification and peer-reviewed research.
What consensus protocol does Cardano use?
Cardano uses the Ouroboros consensus protocol.
What assets or protocols are deployed on Cardano?
Coinbase Bridge and Tether USD are deployed on Cardano.