In a series of exchanges that caught the attention of the Cardano community on The discussion, which also addressed broader community concerns and internal dynamics, was marked by Hoskinson's direct engagement with consultations from community members.
Cardano founder reiterates his commitment
Responding to a direct question about his commitment to Cardano and whether he planned to shift his focus to Midnight or adopt a multi-chain strategy, Hoskinson stated emphatically: “The answer is no. The hundreds of IOG engineers and scientists who work on Cardano every day confirm this.”
The answer is no. The hundreds of IOG engineers and scientists who work on Cardano every day confirm this.
—Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) March 5, 2024
The rumor had several origins. One was the rumor that Hoskinson would leave Cardano if he did not obtain funding through Project Catalyst, a fund for global innovation within the ADA ecosystem.
User X @JeffsJPEGs clarified: “Come on! And we also know that Charles won't leave if he doesn't get catalytic financing. That was the rumor, that Charles is asking for funds for the next catalyst and he will leave if he doesn't get it. “I'm glad it's been cleared up.”
Secondly, controversy erupted around the involvement of The Ape Society (TAS), a major nft project, with whom Hoskinson had a public dispute. One user weighed in on the incident, noting: “Love or hate TAS, they partially represent the Cardano nft space for those outside. “This kind of infighting…just added so much unnecessary fuel to the fire that no one wanted or needed.”
Hoskinson, seeking clarity amid the confusion, publicly pressed for clear answers, indicating, “I want a publicly accountable yes or no. Will TAS leave Cardano for another chain? Is TAS now going multi-chain? This is not a slide from my question about direct messages. It is something that should be declared and known publicly.”
Congo, one of the three founders of TAS, addressed Hoskinson's concerns, clarifying the group's position and its commitment to the ADA ecosystem: “Hi Charles, it meant pivoting and listening to the community, which is what we've done and they were happy with it. he. Random people yelling at us to leave Cardano do not represent us. “We're not going anywhere.”
Additionally, Hoskinson's involvement with Midnight, while a point of speculation, was clarified as an extension of IOG's vision for a diverse and secure blockchain ecosystem. Midnight aims to enable developers to create dApps that prioritize data protection, offering a new layer of privacy and security within the digital space.
This effort is not considered a departure from Cardano, but rather a complementary venture that strengthens the broader blockchain environment that IOG is committed to fostering. Through these exchanges, Charles Hoskinson has reaffirmed his leadership and vision for ADA, emphasizing a future in which Cardano continues to grow alongside new projects like Midnight, all under the banner of IOG's expanding blockchain ecosystem.
At press time, ADA was trading at $0.735.
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