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Charles Hoskinson: The Mind Behind Cardano’s Mission

Charles Hoskinson is one of the most influential and polarizing figures in blockchain. His name has become almost synonymous with Cardano a project that aims to combine science, code, and social purpose into one ecosystem. To understand Cardano, you have to understand the philosophy and vision of the man who built it. From Bitcoin Enthusiast to Ethereum Co-Founder Hoskinson first entered the crypto world in Bitcoin’s early days. He wasn’t drawn to speculation or trading but to the idea that money could be rebuilt from first principles. Blockchain, to him, represented a tool for restoring fairness and accountability to systems that had lost both. That curiosity led him to become part of the founding team at Ethereum in 2013. While working alongside figures like Vitalik Buterin, he helped shape the early architecture and outreach for what would become one of […]

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Cardano 2030: The Complete Roadmap from 2015 to the Future

Introduction Cardano is one of the most carefully constructed projects in blockchain history. It was designed to last, not to chase hype. Since its public launch in 2017, Cardano has focused on long-term goals like security, scalability, and self-governance. Now, in 2025, Cardano has evolved through multiple eras of development, each one representing a major leap forward in technology and community power. Understanding where Cardano is going means looking at where it started, what it has accomplished, and what comes next. The Past: A Research-Driven Beginning (2015-2020) 2015 - The Vision Begins Cardano started in September 2015 when Charles Hoskinson and Jeremy Wood founded Input Output, known today as IOG. Their goal was to build a third-generation blockchain that could handle global scale, on-chain governance, and real-world applications. Every part of it would be based on peer-reviewed academic research. 2017 […]

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