Cardano (ADA) Hard Fork Surprisingly Welcomed by Polkadot (DOT)

Cardano ($ADA), one of the largest proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains, succesfully activated the Chang network upgrade. It facilitated the network's transition to self-governance and advanced its performance. Polkadot ($DOT) blockchain congratulated its rivals with a cryptic message.

Polkadot ($ADA) team congratulates Cardano ($ADA) on Chang, hints at Kusama ($KSM)

The tam of Polkadot ($DOT), a cross-network ecosystem of blockchains, welcomes the Cardano ($ADA) migration to the Voltaire era with a celebratory tweet.

Polkadot ($DOT) representatives congratulated Cardano ($ADA) with the introduction of a 100% on-chain governance led by the $ADA community.

Also, the Polkadot ($DOT) team attached an "Expect Chaos" motto, which is associated with Kusama ($KSM), Polkadot's "sister chain" or "canary network."

As covered by U.Today previously, Cardano ($ADA) and Polkadot ($DOT) have been working together since Q4, 2023. Cardano ($ADA) was integrating Substrate, a Polkadot-associated framework.

Cardano developer Inout Output Global leveraged a set of composable Substrate components (known as "pallets") to unlock the potential of partner chains and ensure their interaction with each other.

$ADA price fails to react on Chang activation

Cardano ($ADA) community members appreciated the warm welcome from Polkadot ($DOT) and are guessing whether it should be treated as a signal of potential collaboration.

As U.Today reported, Cardano ($ADA) finally activated its long-anticipated upgrade, Chang, on Sept. 1, 2024. Its name commemorates Phil Inje Chang, the late product manager at IOG.

The hard fork implemented Plutus v3 with new-gen cryptographic primitives, improved performance, enhanced contract efficiency and, most importantly, community governance.

At the same time, the Cardano ($ADA) price failed to stem its freefall. Last week, it lost over 10%, which makes it one of the worst performing major altcoins.