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Charles Hoskinson, the creator of Cardano, has responded to a recent proposal suggesting an MMA fight between him and Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum. While the proposal initially seemed light-hearted, Hoskinson's response has brought a more serious tone to the conversation.
In a recent social media post, a crypto enthusiast floated the idea of an MMA fight between Hoskinson and Buterin, sparking interest within the crypto community. Hoskinson's response, however, was unexpectedly earnest. He seems to indicate a willingness to take on the challenge seriously, stating, "I'd train very hard for that one."
I'd train very hard for that one
— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) February 24, 2024
$ETH versus $ADA
The relationship between Hoskinson and Buterin dates back to their collaboration on Ethereum's early development in 2013. Despite their joint efforts, ideological differences led to Hoskinson's departure a year later. This parting of ways was rooted in disagreements over Ethereum's organizational structure, with Hoskinson advocating for a for-profit model while Vitalik favored a non-profit approach. Following his exit, Hoskinson founded Input Output and launched Cardano ($ADA) as a competitor to $ETH.
The ongoing rivalry between Cardano and Ethereum revolves around their ambitions to dominate the smart contract platform space. While $ETH currently leads in decentralized finance with over $46.4 billion locked, Cardano has been steadily gaining ground with its focus on scalability, efficiency and decentralization, boasting a total value locked of $376.21 million.
Whether this challenge will materialize into reality remains uncertain, but it underscores the competitive spirit driving innovation within the blockchain industry.