Charles Hoskinson recently reflected on his decade-long journey, during which he became a key figure in the cryptocurrency world and built the Cardano network. His comments come as the Chang hard fork, a significant update to the Cardano blockchain, has just gone live. He confidently claimed that Cardano has surpassed Bitcoin and is now an essential part of the crypto landscape.
Ten Years of Cardano Development
Reflecting on the past decade, he shared that developing Cardano has been a complex process, with many in the crypto community often interpreting his words and actions critically.
One of the deepest lessons I've taken to heart over the past decade is that becoming a public figure means you turn into a human rorschach test where those who don't like you will take any post or comment and assume the worst possible interpretation.
— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) September 2, 2024
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Hoskinson described feeling like a “human Rorschach test,” where those who dislike him tend to assume the worst possible interpretation of his comments. Despite these challenges, Hoskinson reflected on the emotional rollercoaster he has experienced while working on Cardano.
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He expressed comfort in the support of followers who understand his vision, considering them crucial to his journey. He also highlighted the skepticism within the crypto space, where people are accustomed to encountering scams and unethical behavior. This environment, he said, makes it difficult for some to believe in a genuinely honest ecosystem built by thousands of dedicated individuals.
Cardano’s Unstoppable Growth
Charles Hoskinson shifted to a more optimistic tone, celebrating Cardano as one of the greatest technical achievements in human history. He emphasized that Cardano operates as a decentralized blockchain system across more than 100 countries and has never experienced downtime.
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Referring to the Chang hard fork’s success, Hoskinson praised the seamless upgrade by millions of users without central coordination, a feat he believes surpasses Bitcoin. He compared Cardano to an unstoppable virus in the crypto world, describing it as a self-replicating and self-sustaining system with its own drive to grow.
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According to him, nothing can stop Cardano’s progress or expansion, securing its unique and transformative role in the industry.