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From Classic to Chronos: the implementations of Ouroboros explained
Morgan
OuroborosConsensus+ 2

From Classic to Chronos: the implementations of Ouroboros explained

Author: Olga Hryniuk - Technical Writer Published on IOHK.io: June 3rd, 2022 This post is an updated version of the original (created by Kieran Costello) that has been updated to cover new protocol versions. Summary: Ouroboros is the consensus protocol of Cardano. Here, we explain what it does and how it’s evolving Article: You have probably heard a l...
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DeFi Demystified
Morgan
DeFiSmart Contracts+ 1

DeFi Demystified

Original author: Olga Hryniuk - Technical Writer Originally published on IOG.io: January 10, 2022 Summary: With the Cardano ecosystem set to grow exponentially in 2022, now is the time to get to grips with some of the prime principles – and jargon – behind DeFi Article: The number of ada users and software developers building on the Cardano blockchain ...
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COTI to issue Djed stablecoin on Cardano
Olga Hryniuk
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COTI to issue Djed stablecoin on Cardano

Original author: Anthony Quinn - Editor Originally published on IOHK.io: September 26, 2021 Summary: Innovative coin for the fast-growing ecosystem announced today at Cardano Summit 2021 Article: At the Cardano Summit stage in Laramie, Wyoming, on Sunday, Charles Hoskinson and Shahaf Bar-Geffen announced that the COTI platform would be the official iss...
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Combinator makes easy work of Shelley hard fork
Ivan Irakoze
DevelopmentShelley+ 1

Combinator makes easy work of Shelley hard fork

Original author: Anthony Quinn - Editor Originally published on IOHK.io: May 7, 2020 Summary: A behind-the-scenes look with Duncan Coutts and Edsko de Vries Article: Since the launch of the Incentivized Testnet marked the coming of the Shelley era last year, the Cardano platform has entered a fast-moving period of development. The Ouroboros Classic con...
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Cardano marks its launch with Tokyo event
Ivan Irakoze
CardanoIOG+ 2

Cardano marks its launch with Tokyo event

Original author: Jane Wild Originally published on IOHK.io: October 16, 2017 Summary: Hundreds of fans celebrate bright future for the cryptocurrency Article: The technology was conceived in an Osaka restaurant more than two years ago and from that small beginning Cardano has been built into a leading cryptocurrency. The project has amassed a team of e...
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Cardano enters the age of AI as it welcomes Grace, the AI robot designed to revolutionize global healthcare
Morgan
BlogAI

Cardano enters the age of AI as it welcomes Grace, the AI robot designed to revolutionize global healthcare

Original author: Fernando Sanchez - Technical Writer Originally published on IOHK.io: October 28, 2021 Summary: Cardano will become a secure and private environment for Grace's AI modules, so her work can meet international healthcare requirements Article: AI is coming to the Cardano blockchain in the form of Grace, the AI robot developed by Awakening ...
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Cardano at Consensus: a look ahead
Morgan
Consensus 2022Event+ 1

Cardano at Consensus: a look ahead

Author: Fernando Sanchez - Technical Writer Summary: It’s one of the premier blockchain industry events of the year. And IOG is going to be there. Here's what’s happening… Article: Consensus, one of the focal points for crypto developers, enthusiasts, and the ‘festival for the decentralized world’, is almost here. The Austin Convention Center in Austin,...
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Bringing ERC20 to Cardano
Olga Hryniuk
ERC20Interoperability+ 1

Bringing ERC20 to Cardano

Original author: Francisco Landino - Project Manager Originally published on IOHK.io: May 17, 2021 Summary: Our new ERC20 converter will allow Ethereum tokens like AGI to run on our proof-of-stake blockchain – coming soon to testnet Article: Connecting blockchain protocols and collaborating on applications are essential to achieving the promise of dece...
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Boosting Cardano’s throughput with script referencing
Olga Hryniuk
CIPPlutus+ 2

Boosting Cardano’s throughput with script referencing

Original author: Olga Hryniuk - Technical Writer Originally published on IOHK.io: April 13, 2022 Summary: We take a closer look at just some of the enhancements coming to Cardano in June Article: During the Basho development phase, the ledger continues to optimize and scale for the growing demand. Along with parameter adjustments and node upgrades, Plu...
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Babel fees - denominating transaction costs in native tokens
Ivan Irakoze
Babel feesTransaction+ 1

Babel fees - denominating transaction costs in native tokens

Original author: Prof Aggelos Kiayias - Chief Scientist Originally published on IOG.io: February 25, 2021 Summary: Introducing a novel mechanism that allows the payment of transaction fees in user-defined tokens on Cardano. Article: In Douglas Adams' classic The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a Babel fish is a creature that allows you to hear any la...
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Atala SCAN: Blockchain-based product authentication
Morgan
AtalaAtala Scan+ 2

Atala SCAN: Blockchain-based product authentication

Author: Neil Burgess Summary: How a smart microchip can work with an advanced blockchain to defeat product counterfeiters Article: You’ve paid a premium price for that collectible bottle of premium spirits, but there’s that nagging doubt. Do you trust the retailer and all the actors in the supply chain to act with complete integrity? You buy an expensi...
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A closer look at the cFund
Ivan Irakoze
cFundInvestement+ 3

A closer look at the cFund

Original author: Fernando Sanchez - Technical Writer Originally published on IOHK.io: July 28, 2021 Summary: First announced at last year’s Shelley summit, the cFund is an early-stage investment fund focused on innovative companies primarily utilizing the Cardano blockchain and its technology. Article: As we move closer to smart contracts on Cardano, f...
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Epochs in Cardano
Cexplorer.io
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Epochs in Cardano

In the Cardano ecosystem, time is divided into epochs of 5 days. Between epochs, a snapshot occurs in which the ADA coin balance of the accounts is scanned. For example, if you delegate ADA coins to a pool, it will only show up after a new snapshot. Epochs are used as a specific accounting period for which rewards are paid. It is necessary to measure the pe...
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Understand Cardano via Cexplorer.io
Cexplorer.io
exploreeducation+ 6

Understand Cardano via Cexplorer.io

It can be difficult for the average user to understand how a blockchain network works because they can’t touch and view it. Various tools that monitor the network and provide users with information in an understandable form can help with analysis. Learn how to use https://cexplorer.io. Intro Most users interact with the Cardano network through wallets or t...
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Plutus Community Docs: a new documentation site for devs, by devs
Morgan
PlutusCommunity+ 2

Plutus Community Docs: a new documentation site for devs, by devs

Author: Ignacio Calderon de la Barca - Technical Community Manager Article Input Output Global (IOG) seeks to empower open source and community-driven development. Communities enriching the space are the cornerstone for technological adoption and success. Similarly, the value of community-driven resources - documentation, tools, etc. - cannot be understa...
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Freeloaderz DAO and Token
Chris Nunez
adaCardano

Freeloaderz DAO and Token

Freeloaderz DAO and Token ($FLZ) Freeloaderz is a grassroots Cardano project that is being built for the community by the community. It began when several stake pools started working together to alleviate network congestion. In a very short time, the project has grown exponentially. Freeloaderz is now supported by the work of over 12 developers, 60 stake po...
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Blockchain technology explained and what it could mean for the Caribbean
Amanda Yu
blockchain

Blockchain technology explained and what it could mean for the Caribbean

Blockchain has five properties that make it a potentially transformative and disruptive technology: Distributed A protocol establishes a set of rules in the form of distributed mathematical computations that ensures the integrity of the data exchanged among a large number of computing devices without going through a trusted third party. Each block is run o...
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The Clarity Protocol whitepaper
logan@clearcontracts.io
DecentralizationDeFi+ 3

The Clarity Protocol whitepaper

Clarity Protocol White Paper v1 Clarity: Open Collaboration DAO tooling Smart Contract Library Protocol on the Cardano Blockchain Clear Contracts and MLabs Version 1.1 February 2022 Abstract We believe human prosperity will be decided at the intersection of cutting edge technology, transparency, and human collaboration. Our mission is to make equitabl...
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Cardano catalysing a world of inclusion, regeneration and sustainability
Sustainable ADA
SustainabilitySustainableADA+ 1

Cardano catalysing a world of inclusion, regeneration and sustainability

‘Decentralised ledger technology’. ‘Cryptocurrencies’. ‘Blockchain’. ‘Sustainability’. ‘Planetary Boundaries’. ‘Circular economies’. ‘Doughnut economics’. ‘Sustainable Development Goals’. ‘Cardano’. ‘Ada’. What do these words mean and what do they have to do with each other? Why should I care, and how do they relate to each other and myself in an increasing...
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Key takeaways from the Cardano Summit 2021 through a Sustainable ADA Lens
Sustainable ADA
SustainabilitySustainableADA+ 1

Key takeaways from the Cardano Summit 2021 through a Sustainable ADA Lens

“You made me believe in people again…You made me believe that there are no problems we cannot solve and no mountains we cannot scale” - Cardano Founder, Charles Hoskinson. Together Cole Bartlett and Razali Samsudin make up the founding team of Sustainable ADA. Cole had the privilege of representing Sustainable ADA at the Cardano Summit 2021 Wyoming meetup. ...
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