Cardano
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About Cardano
Cardano is a blockchain platform
Description sourced from DeFiLlama's protocol metadata; teams submit their own copy when listing.
Cardano tokenomics and on-chain capital
Cardano's governance or utility token carries a market capitalisation of $10.5B based on circulating supply at the latest DeFiLlama snapshot.
Market cap and supply figures are sourced from DeFiLlama's price feed (which reconciles CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, and on-chain DEX prices). Treasury and staking values reflect on-chain balances controlled by the protocol at last sync.
Protocol Profile
Cardano operates in the Chain category of DeFi.
Official Resources & Links
Verified external resources for Cardano — use these to read the source code, follow governance discussions, or cross-check on-chain data against the original team's channels.
Other Chain protocols on Mantapex
Cardano is one of 7 Chain protocols Mantapex tracks in this category. Direct peers ranked by total value locked include Polygon Bridge & Staking, Noble, Fraxtal, and 3 more. These peer protocols collectively secure $3B in deposits, giving you a frame of reference for whether Cardano's own TVL is at the top, middle, or tail of the category.
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Recent Cardano news
Latest reporting from major crypto news outlets covering Cardano.
- Aped
Cardano Whale Holdings Hit Record as ADA Slides
Cardano whales now hold a record 25B ADA, over 67% of supply, even as ADA slips near $0.23, signaling long-term conviction amid short-term weakness.
- UToday
Hoskinson Plans 'Great Migration' of Cardano Community From X
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has announced a "great migration" of core discussions from X (formerly Twitter) to dedicated Discord channels.
- Crypto Briefing
Charles Hoskinson plots Cardano Discord migration to escape X drama
Cardano's Discord shift may foster a more focused community dialogue, potentially enhancing collaboration and reducing external conflicts. Charles Hoskinson plots Cardano Discord…
- The Motley Fool
Cardano's Founder Predicts Hard Times Ahead. Here's Why That's a Reason to Sell It.
Cardano's founder made a few blunt remarks about the network recently. He sees its ecosystem encountering mounting struggles, even more than before.
- Crypto Economy
Cardano Back Above $6 Billion: Is ADA Ready for Its Next Breakout?
Cardano's market capitalization returned to the $6 billion threshold following a recovery in the digital asset's price. The United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a…
- Blockonomi
SEC Clock Ticks as Cardano Futures Edge Toward ETF Qualification
Cardano moves closer to US spot ETF eligibility as CME ADA futures approach a six-month threshold under the SEC listing framework plan.
- Zycrypto
“I'm Not Leaving Cardano,” Asserts Hoskinson as ADA Price Faces Intense Bear Pressure
Cardano's Charles Hoskinson has rejected speculation that he plans to abandon the blockchain project amid one of the toughest periods for Cardano in recent months.
- Dailycoin
Cardano At The Crossroads: Elliott Wave Bounce Brewing?
Following a 31% price crunch last week, Cardano's native ADA token shows early rebound signs.
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