Cardano’s Future Bright as Founder Challenges Competitors
Cardano (ADA) is currently trading at $0.80, a significant drop from its December peak. Despite this, its founder, Charles Hoskinson, remains optimistic about the network’s potential.
In a recent YouTube interview, Hoskinson criticized Ethereum and Solana, stating that Cardano’s unique advantage lies in its integration with Bitcoin. He believes this integration represents a $2 trillion chance,positioning Cardano as the DeFi layer for Bitcoin. Hoskinson said, “We’re working hard to crack this, unlike Ethereum and Solana.”
This move follows Cardano’s partnership with BitcoinOS, expected to activate in the coming months.While Cardano isn’t the first to create a Bitcoin layer,its integration could set it apart. For instance, Core and Stacks have already attracted developers and locked significant value.
hoskinson also criticized Ethereum’s layer-2 networks, like Base and Arbitrum, wich have taken users due to lower fees and ethereum’s security. He further argued that Solana cannot sustain high data movement.
With a VIP meeting rumored to involve Elon Musk, analysts are keen on Cardano’s future. The ADA price chart shows a peak at $1.32 in November, followed by a retreat. However, staying above the 50-week moving average suggests a bullish trend. Bulls may target last year’s high of $1.32, a 70% increase from the current level.