Hoskinson "Abandoning Cardano? That's Nonsense"

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Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano (ADA), denied rumors that developer IOG was abandoning Cardano, reaffirming his commitment to the ecosystem's development.

According to a report by virtual asset media The Crypto Basic on April 9 (local time), Hoskinson stated that recent allegations of IOG's departure, raised by some parts of the community, were groundless. Some investors had expressed concerns that IOG was reducing its focus on Cardano development while concentrating on partner chain development, such as Midnight.

Hoskinson explained that claims of IOG leaving Cardano were a result of misunderstanding the ecosystem's governance transition process. He clarified that it is merely a process of Cardano entering the Voltaire era and transitioning to a community-led decision-making system, and IOG's technical support will continue. IOG, as a key development entity of the Cardano network, is implementing upgrades according to the roadmap without any setbacks.

The introduction of decentralized governance through the Chang hard fork is a strategic choice by IOG to distribute authority to the community. Hoskinson said, "We have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Cardano over the past decade," adding, "We will stay with it until the end as a member of the ecosystem, not just a simple development company." Midnight also plays a supplementary role in expanding Cardano's security and functionality and is not an independent alternative.

IOG is currently focusing resources on improving network scalability and enhancing smart contract functionality. Development transparency has been increased through cooperation with Intersect, a community governance body. Hoskinson expects Cardano's technical robustness and community cohesion to be key drivers of value appreciation.

The Cardano ecosystem is currently reorganizing its governance system in anticipation of entering the Voltaire era. IOG plans to continue establishing technical standards and managing core infrastructure to support network stability. Hoskinson's remarks served as an opportunity to stabilize investor sentiment, which had been shaken by concerns about development cessation.

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