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The Crypto Industry Has Outgrown its Reliance on Bitcoin

Crypto industry doesn’t need Bitcoin anymore

In a recent interview, Charles Hoskinson, CEO of IOG, a company focused on building Cardano (ADA) software, made a notable statement by likening the following of Bitcoin to a ‘religion’, stressing that the crypto industry has evolved beyond its reliance on Bitcoin (BTC).

According to Hoskinson, Bitcoin’s reputation and deflationary monetary policy are positive aspects, but its lack of adaptability and reliance on proof of work pose threats to its sustainability. He emphasized the need for the industry to move beyond seeing Bitcoin as a sacred entity and instead focus on building a robust ecosystem.

Drawing a comparison to leading tech companies like Microsoft that adapted to survive technological shifts, Hoskinson highlighted Cardano’s approach with its proof of stake consensus mechanism aimed at addressing scalability and sustainability challenges. This contrasts starkly with Bitcoin’s current operational model.

Interestingly, Hoskinson initiated a poll to explore the possibility of Cardano (ADA) partnering with Bitcoin Cash to enhance performance using innovative technologies like proof of practical work, reflecting a forward-thinking approach to collaboration within the crypto industry.

The discussion on Cardano comes as the price of the token has remained relatively stable, with fluctuations following legislative crypto approvals. While Cardano has seen modest gains, market activity indicates investment migration towards emerging tokens like Solana and Rollblock, giving rise to speculation on the longevity of Cardano’s cycles in the evolving crypto landscape.