[DigitalToday reporter Yoonseo Lee] Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson (찰스 호스킨슨) said he is still one of the largest ADA holders, reaffirming his commitment to the Cardano ecosystem.

The Crypto Basic, a blockchain media outlet, reported on Tuesday that Hoskinson recently appeared on the X Spaces program "Dream Edition" and described Cardano as his "life's work".

Hoskinson has previously said he suffered bigger losses than anyone in the Cardano community during a broader downturn in the cryptocurrency market. Earlier this year, he disclosed that he had more than $3 billion in unrealised losses on his holdings after ADA fell more than 90 percent from its all-time high. He said it was an undeniable fact that he wants Cardano to succeed despite such losses.

That stance echoes his past remarks that he hopes Cardano will become a top cryptocurrency by CoinMarketCap rankings. The market sees the founder's continued strong linkage to token value and ecosystem growth as something that could affect the consolidation of Cardano supporters.

The founder's large holdings carry both positive signals and potential burdens. They can be seen as grounds for long-term commitment given his clear stake in ecosystem growth. But if the founder's remarks become overly tied to price expectations, they could also increase market volatility. For investors, this means it is necessary to check actual development results and whether network use is expanding, rather than focusing only on the remarks themselves.

Hoskinson, the CEO of Input Output Global, which leads Cardano's development, currently sets scalability, decentralised governance and research-driven blockchain development as key tasks. He is also cited as a figure who has consistently explained the ecosystem's status and strategic direction in public. Some remarks have sparked controversy, but supporters say his actions help keep Cardano at the centre of discussions on major cryptocurrencies.

Hoskinson's remarks are also drawing attention because they came as ADA prices remained weak for an extended period. His message that his interests are still aligned with the project could help the community restore trust. But for the market to accept it as a basis for sustained buying, ecosystem expansion, user growth and execution of the development roadmap would need to follow.

Input Output Global is also continuing work to improve Cardano's performance and long-term competitiveness. The company recently submitted 9 financial proposals covering Cardano's 2026 funding execution and development roadmap. Hoskinson's latest remarks go beyond a simple expression of support and reaffirm that the founder's interests and future development plans remain tied to Cardano.

The key question going forward is whether such remarks lead to actual ecosystem results. For Cardano to prove its long-term competitiveness, it must show tangible outcomes not only in the founder's trust message but also in improving scalability, establishing governance and expanding use of DeFi and applications. ADA prices are also expected over the long term to be driven more by network utilisation and development execution than by the founder's holdings.

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