Cardano’s ADA Slips Amid Controversy as Founder Responds to Criticism on X

Cardano’s ADA Slips Amid Controversy as Founder Responds to Criticism on X
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2025-1-15 04:00

Founder Charles Hoskinson took to X to address mounting criticisms regarding Input Output Global’s (IOG) ADA holdings and the blockchain network’s adoption strategies.

Hoskinson Defends IOG’s ADA Holdings

In a series of tweets, Hoskinson emphasized that IOG earned its ADA rather than receiving it as a donation. “No ADA was ‘given’ to IOG,” he clarified. “We earned it all. It’s not the people’s money. It’s profit for building Cardano. The original value of IOG’s ADA was around $8 million in 2015. We’ve been here for nine years building.”

Hoskinson clarified that IOG’s ADA holdings were earned, not donated. Source: Charles Hoskinson via X

Hoskinson also compared IOG’s ADA holdings to those of the Cardano Foundation (CF), which he said were allocated as donations to support ecosystem development. The comments came amid speculation over whether IOG would use its ADA to facilitate the integration of Circle’s USDC stablecoin—a suggestion Hoskinson appeared to dismiss.

Accusations of Historical Revisionism

The discussion turned contentious when Hoskinson accused a former CF employee of misrepresenting events surrounding stablecoin integration. According to Hoskinson, the CF had an opportunity to integrate USDC in 2021 for $3 million but declined the offer. At that time, the foundation’s holdings were reportedly valued at nearly $2 billion.

At publication, Cardano (ADA) traded at $0.93, reflecting a 6.27% drop in 24 hours. Source: Brave New Coin

“They turned down the deal according to their own employee,” Hoskinson stated. “Then you rewrite history to eschew any of their responsibility and make it into power dynamics? I’m seriously glad you don’t work for me anymore. Dishonest people have no place at IOG.”

Broader Challenges for Cardano

Hoskinson’s comments highlight ongoing challenges for Cardano in its quest for broader adoption. Leading stablecoin issuers, including Circle and Tether, have reportedly been hesitant to support the network, citing concerns over a lack of decentralized applications (dApps) and insufficient transaction volumes.

ADA finds support near the $0.88 level. Source: Trader Rai via X

Despite these hurdles, Cardano developers remain focused on several ambitious projects. The network is preparing for integration with BitcoinOS, a move expected to unlock over $1.4 trillion in liquidity. Developers are also advancing “Midnight,” a scalability initiative aimed at enhancing the ecosystem’s performance.

Future Prospects

Cardano’s future prospects could be influenced by regulatory developments, with President-elect Donald Trump expected to adopt a more crypto-friendly stance. Optimism also surrounds the possibility of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for ADA, though no formal proposals have been announced.

While controversies surrounding Cardano persist, analysts and stakeholders continue to evaluate how these disputes and strategic decisions will shape the blockchain’s trajectory. We remain bullish on ADA in 2024.

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