Input Output (IO), the research and development company behind Cardano, has introduced a Strategic Research Agenda to guide Cardano’s evolution toward 2030. The plan defines nine areas of focus to increase the plan’s scalability, governance, interoperability, and security. Each area tackles a specific concern in the blockchain arena and positions Cardano for new possibilities. Nine themes for growth and innovation The Strategic Research Agenda is built around nine topics, including the world’s operating system, Ouroboros Omega, Tokenomicon, Global Identity, Democracy 4.0, the internet Hydra-ted, Interchains, Core Zero-Knowledge capabilities, and the post-quantum landscape. These areas are in line with the strategic plan of addressing the challenges that blockchain presents and the preparation for Cardano’s tomorrow. Among the key goals of the “world’s operating system” is to enhance the performance of smart contracts and the infrastructure necessary for the development of new services. Ouroboros Omega will increase the overall efficiency of the blockchain to accommodate for higher volumes of transactions in the course of the Cardano ecosystem expansion. To deliver on the full promise of blockchain, Input | Output Research is advancing a Strategic Research Agenda through 9 thematic focus areas. From scaling the Ouroboros protocol stack, to building a next-level identity and credential layer, and enabling seamless interchain… pic.twitter.com/RVzFEmOels — Input Output (@InputOutputHK) December 18, 2024 Tokenomics is another important area that comes to the fore. IO intends to investigate the use of additional transaction options, including Babel fees, as well as enhance the management of user-defined assets. The Tokenomicon initiative aims at exploring this relatively uncharted territory of blockchain technology. Global Identity is another key focus area that focuses on integrating digital identity into the Cardano ecosystem. This initiative aims at plugging into governance structures, transactions, and smart contracts and fostering cross-cutting compatibility. Another major focus is Democracy 4.0, which aims to transform blockchain-based voting systems. Additionally, the Hydra protocol aids Cardano’s scalability by increasing transaction speed and decreasing transaction costs. It is designed for high-load applications such as games and supply chain management. Calls for governance reforms at the Cardano foundation In related news, the founder of Cardano, Charles Hoskinson, has called on the Cardano Foundation to consider moving to a jurisdiction that supports community-driven board elections. He proposed Abu Dhabi or Wyoming as the possible locations for the shooting. The two locations are popular for offering support for the regulation of blockchain and encouraging innovation. The Cardano Foundation is currently based on the Swiss legal framework. This legal framework does not contemplate community-based board votes. However, there are still demands for the organization’s reshuffling of its leadership even with the adoption of open forums to enhance transparency. As stated by Hoskinson, relocation to either Abu Dhabi or Wyoming would enable the community to have more control over governance, leadership choices, financial management, and strategic direction. These jurisdictions offer additional inclusive spaces that might enhance the opportunities for community engagement. As of this writing, Cardano is currently trading at $0.9917, registering a 7% decline in the last 24 hours. Additionally, in the last seven days, ADA has declined by 7.76%. Over the past month, it grew by 33.26% and over six months, it increased by 183.90%. Source:CoinMarketCap Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez shared that when the price was between $1.15 to $1.33, whales decided to sell their tokens in order to make profits before the price drop. As the price went down to $0.91, these whales took advantage and bought more of it. As per Martinez, the entity had bought 160 million ADA tokens during the dip. #Cardano whales took profits on the way up from $1.15 to $1.33, but after $ADA dropped to $0.91, they started buying again. In fact, they’ve bought 160 million $ADA since the dip! pic.twitter.com/13RlCnMpIO — Ali (@ali_charts) December 17, 2024 From Zero to Web3 Pro: Your 90-Day Career Launch Plan
