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Cardano founder says Ripple\'s execution deserves credit, survival not an accident
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson publicly praised rival project Ripple for its execution and long-term staying power. He said Ripple has kept expanding its business regardless of market conditions, pointing to steady product launches, major partnerships and growth in institutional services. Hoskinson cited the launch of the dollar-linked stablecoin RLUSD and the acquisition of prime brokerage Hidden Road, which Ripple reshaped into Ripple Prime.
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Cardano nears biggest upgrade; Charles Hoskinson says ADA fundamentals are solid
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said the network’s biggest upgrade is nearing and argued its fundamentals remain solid despite weak prices and governance tensions. He cited reliability metrics, saying Cardano has never been hacked and block production has continued at a steady pace. Hoskinson highlighted initiatives including RealFi, a Bitcoin DeFi push under the “Forgoon” initiative, and the privacy-focused partner chain Midnight, which he called 2026’s “year of Midnight beta.”
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Charles Hoskinson says no dominant player in Bitcoin DeFi, sees opening for Cardano
Charles Hoskinson has pointed to Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) as a key growth area where Cardano can gain an early lead. He said no project currently dominates the competition and argued Cardano already has the right technology and a head start. The focus in BTCFi is bringing Bitcoin liquidity into DeFi while reducing reliance on centralised custodians and weak bridge designs. He also cited Cardano’s Midnight partner chain and recent atomic swap progress.
