ADA

whisperedstate

If they bought in 2017, they've at least 10x their money. This is better than 99% of all altcoin holders here. If you bought ADA in mid December 2017, you'd be down -50% percent.

1moreApe

Buy DOT man. Its mooning. Gud tek too. Trust me bro. And ADA, beri gud coins Both btc killers or something

ma6ic

i talked to the Midnight team and they are confused why ADA people keep thinking they are somehow a cardano chain.

AVoidling

ADA, I put *all* of my spare money into it. I think the next year or two it moves from ghost chain to institutional utility. The Monument Bank partnership with Midnight will demonstrate that a ZK proof blockchain is the only way to streamline on-chain banking while keeping things regulated and private. We're also finally getting the rails for big money with USDCx, CME futures, and the spot ETFs expected later this year. Plus Leiso could be the final answer to the speed critics, and Charms essentially turns Cardano into a smart contract layer for Bitcoin Fingies crossed.

RonRokker

What about ADA and other strong old alt contenders like it? What is the people's outlook on them?

TokenPulsar

the roadmap is real but the market already priced ADA optimism once before smart contracts even launched. execution this time is what matters, not the vision.

AVoidling

I mean I just think this cycle has been a disappointment especially for alts, I don't think there is anything uniquely terrible about ADA that couldn't also apply to other coins. There's also a lot to be hyped about with ADA now, has the highest developer activity, Leios, midnight, ETFs, USDCx, Charms directly linking Bitcoin to the Cardano network, Hydra... I mean ADA hit $3 just based on the hype of smart contracts last alt season, they weren't even rolled out yet

MysteryReligion

I was hoping for midnight to be a watershed moment but it left me cold. I'm keeping a small moonbag staked just in case but I don't know how much faith I have left in Cardano. I'm not expecting overnight millions from ADA or any other project for that matter, but I was curious what the other guy's conviction was based on. He gave a good answer but I'm not changing my strategy.

AVoidling

its one of the coins i think will still be around for the near future, mostly i think it has a pretty decent upside/multiple if there ever is another alt season. The only concerning thing is that while Ethereum got close to its ATH in 2025, Cardano did not, but they're both now sitting near their 2023 average so idk. maybe another coin like Solana will outperform it? possible. but it just feels like a safe bet (in terms of crypto) To name some things that have promise (maybe I'm getting over-hyped? idk): I know the Midnight mainnet isn't even fully rolled out yet but it does seem like it has potential, they've got some small UK bank already lined up to tokenize $250million pounds of deposits on the Midnight network, but we'll have to see on that later this year when they start turning on dapps and stuff how much activity it can bring in. There's also the potential for ETFs later this year, they are filing for them right now, ADA was included in the SECs recent limited list of digital commodities. The addition of USDCx could be a vehicle to drive more liquidity into the network. If the Leios upgrade solves the TPS issue that will help as well And another thing that seemed really interesting is that Charms was able to directly connect Bitcoin to Cardano this last week, the potential there being is that you can have Bitcoin powdered smart contracts running on the Cardano network I guess it's biggest issue is adoption and it seems to be riding on a few promises right now, but at least there's hope? haha. I think a combination of the things above if they meet expectations could help a lot with adoption, but I'm always open to hearing the other side of things

MysteryReligion

Why ADA? I've listened to Charles H talk a bit and I like his vision but especially with how little effect the midnight airdrop had I'm hesitant on extending my position.

AVoidling

It'll be back... It'll aaaalllll be back..... I'm going all in on ADA tho

TechCynical

yeah but who cares lol does this help adoption for either at all? Will this make millions of people suddenly interested in ADA? Or even better, does have the patience to wait 10 minutes for a transaction lmao.

Banker_dog

You can earn yield without swapping. You could swap to a stable coin USDM or USDCx No need to swap to ADA as a sole option

A_Commenter_

The crypto market will most likely consolidate around the top 10 cryptos as the top 10 fulfil the most important niches. 11-25 are speculative and have a higher likelihood of becoming irrelevant. Anything beyond 25 isn't worth it unless you have a good understanding of what your buying and see a truly unique niche being carved. For my cryto investing, BTC is my primary. ADA, SOL, & XRP are my speculatives.

AVoidling

Throw it all into ADA today. Leave it alone

damiensandoval

Brother I been in Crypto since 2017. Lets be honest, Cardano had its days. Coins usually pump on momentum, ADA is a deflated old ball. Its not the new shiney bouncey one it once was. People arent stupid any more. The meme coin alt coin runs are long over.

ArsenalOfCards

Also for what it's worth I like ADA for an alt coin choice. But sticking with btc and eth is the way to go unless you're doing your own research into how all the different coins and ecosystems work.

ArsenalOfCards

Arguably ADA was one of the better performing coins this past season. Ecosystem has lots of active development and serious infrastructure written in high performance language. If there's any one coin that could see a quick doubling it's ADA.

AVoidling

ADA is in the right zone

damiensandoval

Brother ADA is cooked lol there’s no coming back

AVoidling

Just buy ADA and come back in 4 years

NoObjective6425

I've been using AtlasSwap (atlasswap.io) — it's a non-custodial aggregator that queries ChangeNOW, SimpleSwap and Swapzone simultaneously and routes to whichever gives the best rate. Zero registration, zero KYC, zero custody of your funds at any point. They support 95 coins now including all the privacy coins. I compared it against going direct to ChangeNOW on a SOL→ADA swap last week and got a better rate. Worth testing with a small amount first like any new platform.

AVoidling

ADA. Big things happening, most issues with the chain seem to be getting resolved. Look into the coming ETFs, Leios upgrade, Midnight sister chain launch, and what Charms just did with Bitcoin and Cardano

igoldring

No XMR or AAVE should be a crime. Drop ADA & COMP for sure. Add GNO if you want more ETH exposure and throw in ZBCN for some nice risk.

Ok_Winter8503

You’re thinking about this the right way long-term, but there’s one big issue with your setup: Right now you’re not really building a diversified portfolio — you’re building tiers of the same exposure. A lot of those coins (SOL, LINK, ADA, XRP, etc.) are still heavily correlated with BTC, so even if you hold 8–10 assets, your portfolio can still move like one position. The bigger thing I’d focus on isn’t adding more coins, it’s: • what % BTC ends up being • how concentrated your top 2–3 positions are • whether your allocation actually changes your risk or just adds complexity For example: If BTC is still 50–70% of your portfolio, everything else is basically satellite risk. Also — holding until 2028 is fine, but that makes structure way more important than coin count, because small allocation mistakes compound over time. If you want to tighten this up, I’d actually look at your % allocation first before adding more coins. I’ve been building something around this (portfolio health, allocation, concentration risk), because most people don’t realize how their portfolio is actually structured until they break it down. If you want to run yours through it: 👉 https://www.cryptoclarityai.com/

oopssomething

Here I am allowed to use my buys as a tax reduction ADA is considered a charity.

Hannahshear

Congrats to ADA holders, it's considered to be a non security per SEC 😂

ResolutionSmall3692

I'm not missing out on BTC, ADA and NEXO

ResolutionSmall3692

I suggest starting off with BTC, ADA, NEXO

1hty

Please make ADA 20k

Joy_Boy_12

1.6B coins the community decides what to do with them, makes sense. but what about 2.46 billion ADA of IOHK, 2.07 billion ADA of emurgo and 0.648 billion ADA of cardano foundation?! aren't they funds for development? if yes they should be by the community hands

Excellent_Bird1964

Yeah that’s the trade off. A lot of people stake things like ETH or ADA just to earn a bit of yield while holding anyway. Platforms like coinbase, kraken, and even some multi asset brokers like etoro offer staking now, but the reward rates and lockup rules can vary quite a bit.

watch-nerd

You didn't answer what metric you prefer. And, like I said, the market seems to agree the ADA is a declining product compared to ETH and SOL as it slides lower and lower on the cap table.

watch-nerd

Yes Charles is part of the problem. ADA is a ghost chain, no meaningful developer traction or usage. He’s a grifter.

Rhinoseri0us

ADA would be cool if you built out interop. The math-centric coding language is hostile.

ShittingOutPosts

Ever heard of Bitcoin? You would have been far better off holding an S&P 500 index than ADA. Dump it and move on.

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Analyst Dan Gambardello states that the crypto market correction following the Quantitative Tightening (QT) period is nearing its end. Key indicators like the monthly Relative Strength Index (RSI) show oversold conditions, signaling a potential recovery phase. Assets such as Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and SUI are exhibiting compressed setups, suggesting imminent breakout potential. Expanding global liquidity and improving fundamentals support a favorable market inflection point for crypto investors. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

holyknight00

The thing is, with all the information currently known, you can confidently narrow Satoshi down to a handful of people; and if you are picky, you can discard most besides one or two. But you cannot prove he is Satoshi beyond any reasonable doubt unless he comes clean and signs a message with his key. Even if you can tell with 90% accuracy that he is Satoshi, he still has plausible deniability. The other topic is, even if I would love to definitely find irrefutable proof of who Satoshi is, I know it is probably best for Bitcoin that his identity not be disclosed. Bitcoin not having a public face / founder who puts his opinion and direction into the project on a day-to-day basis is what makes Bitcoin the only real money. Every other crypto is just a pet project of a millionaire, such as ETH or ADA, and as such, they will never become more than that.

Rog-End-Dev

Probably government based stable-coins within a CBDC ecosystem. Governments will still want to track and extrapolate taxes from agent transactions in some form. But it quite likely will be layered with options. Agent transactions may run entirely on their own back-end transactional system (Solana, ADA, Ripple) while the front end is more appropriate to the users preferences (USD, Euro, GBP - card, wallet or bank account) Banks will want their pound of flesh from these transactions too - so will be heavily invested in ensuring they are tightly integrated into it.

robeewankenobee

You're not alone buddy ... comfort in numbers :) like 0.26 cents = 1 ADA

Concept211

Biggest DAO by voter count is a weird flex when other protocols have way more capital actually moving through governance. Cardano's been promising stuff for years and it always takes longer than expected - that's just how it is with them. The treasury funding model is solid though. Sustainable in theory. Real question is whether that 1.65 billion ADA actually gets deployed on useful stuff or if it sits there while governance moves at a snail's pace. I've been in this space long enough to know governance at scale is hard.

Complete_Oven_9651

Classic Charles. Another 'world's first' while ADA price is still crabing. I’ll believe the decentralization when I see actual voter turnout, not just treasury size.

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Charles Hoskinson claims that Cardano now operates the largest Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) in the crypto industry. ADA holders participate in governance by voting on network decisions and treasury fund allocations. The treasury, funded by transaction fees and block rewards, holds approximately 1.65 billion ADA ($429 million). This governance model is part of Cardano's Voltaire phase, enabling community-driven upgrades and projects. Critics, however, question its real-world impact and on-chain activity compared to competitors like Ethereum and Solana. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

Decentralization-God

what you already mentioned - I think LINK is solid choice. Why? Because it is oracle coin, or biggest oracle coin, which is further evolving, announcing partnerships etc. Smart contracts will definitely be a thing - and smart contracts need Oracles. So investing in this project is diversification on its own. One project to be needed by many whether ETH or ADA or AVAX. It also is down and cheap more than others. It will definitely go back above 20$ and this already gives 150-200% profit.

Galavanta

Have a look at alphasquared thats how I do PnL for btc, ETH, SOL ADA, DOT, BNB LINK... Just plug in deposits and it tracks everything with historical price DCA splits, sells, compounding. The key feature is it doesn’t just spit totals,it actually tells you market risk day by day so you know if your PnL is about to evaporate or not. Stops me from taking blind profits or just holding through dumb cycles. I dont really care about BCH or TRX but maybe some do. Ads would annoy me wouldn’t pay unless I could track everything portfolio-wide not just BTC. if it works like alphasquared risk + portfolio + history, people will use it. If it’s just wallet lookup and history math, most will stick to their own spreadsheets or what exchanges offer.

ElderWarriorPriest

Google "total developers " and then the asset you are researching. The more developers, usually, is the sign of a strong asset. For example, Solana has roughly 17,700 developers. ADA(cardano) has about 672....

Competitive_Lie_9476

Ouu someone said ADA, okay need to look into it

Even-Ad4914

I would probably buy ETH to be ’safe’. Don’t buy ADA though. They have literally zero revenue and volume. It’s a dead chain.

Odd_Pen_1041

ADA, thank me later. 🧠

Aapkaapna7

Interesting take. A lot of people still believe in ADA though.

Even-Ad4914

ADA long time ago but figured out it’s just another ghost chain with no volume or revenue.

Aapkaapna7

Nice. Still adding ADA or just holding now?

ZUU_Music

I think SOL is your strongest hold there. I think it will come roaring back next cycle actually. ADA probably isn't going to zero but it didn't even manage a new ATH this cycle! Its on literal life support price & hype wise. It was higher than it is now in late 2017 & early 2018. Really makes sense to dump coins like this when (if) they pump. SUI, who knows. The only person I've seen shilling it is Raoul Pal from Real Vision, still didn't stop it dropping like a stone. Alchemy Pay I've never heard of but looking at the chart, its about to hit a new all time low price wise. That needs to be resurrected from the gates of hell to come back next cycle.

KaleidoscopeExpert93

SOL, ADA, SUI, and Alchemy Pay. Ive no idea how well these will perform in the future. How about yourself.

bobalazs69

Would be a bit funny if it were ALDI. Use your ADA to pay at ALDI.  Spar is cool still. First time i read any actual use case for crypto.

aguitarwar

Brutal. I'm still in profit even though ADA is way down.

mrjune2040

Lmao—who the actual fuck is going to use ADA to buy their toilet paper? 15 years ago stories like these were a 'oh, that's cool' moment, in 2026 they're just cringe.

zuptar

ADA /s

KIG45

That's right, ADA will perform well in bull markets if you buy in bear markets. It's one of the few coins that won't die.

inShambles3749

Fuck Charles. ADA is alright. Just the people in leadership not

kulikitaka

This scammer made his millions by selling at ADA's peak and now continues to grift his fanbase into thinking Cardano is actually doing something!

partymsl

I have ADA, but the truth is that its simply a dead project now.

bubbawears

In times like these when the president of the United States is using crypto to bribes I really don't understand how you can hate someone that never scammed and is still working on a real blockchain. Something most of us started this journey for. But fuck Charles and ADA I guess.

Cadenca

Tale as old as time, watch 90% of the comments be hate just because their in the other altcoin. I know what the track record looks like, but I'm HYPER excited especially for Midnight. And yes, that thing will work with your Solana and XRP too, so you don't have to hate that one, and this one you might even use. I've seen probably every Charles Hoskinson video on his Youtube since 2018. That's probably pathetic, but still. Mistakes aside, his heart is in the right place, and ADA and Midnight will rise.

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson defended the blockchain project, emphasizing its ongoing development and long-term vision despite skepticism and a 90% drop from its all-time high. While technical analysis highlights persistent downtrends and resistance levels, Hoskinson remains optimistic about upcoming upgrades, partnerships, and the launch of the Midnight Network. Institutional investors are also increasing ADA holdings, signaling confidence in its potential recovery and future growth. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

Visible-Structure-86

If you’re looking at “new coins,” I’d zoom out and ask: Is the token just inflation + marketing… Or does it actually do something structurally different? One project worth studying from a design perspective is RTRx (Reflectr) because of its Cascade system. Here’s what Cascade actually allows you to do: 1️⃣ Choose Your Base Rewards (Layer 1) Holding RTRx lets you select 1 or 2 reward assets out of 7 options (BTC, XRP, SOL, ADA, BCH + curated DeFi tokens). You’re not locked into a single emissions token — you choose exposure. 2️⃣ Provide Liquidity Without Losing Holder Rewards (Layer 2) Normally when you LP a token, you stop earning reflections. With Cascade, LP providers still receive Layer 1 rewards. So your capital can: • Sit in LP • Earn pool incentives • Still collect chosen base rewards That’s stacked yield instead of trade-offs. 3️⃣ Earn DEX Fees (Layer 3) Since it’s standard PancakeSwap-style liquidity, you also collect trading fees directly from volume. So Cascade lets you: • Earn BTC/XRP/SOL/etc while holding • Earn those same rewards while LPing • Earn pool-specific rewards • Earn DEX trading fees • Compound rewards like BCH back into the pool to increase position size There are currently 11 live Cascade pools, including BCH recently added. The interesting part is that volatility increases volume → which increases fee flow → which increases reward throughput. It’s not designed as a pump token. It’s designed as a liquidity engine. If you’re evaluating newer projects, it’s at least an interesting case study in capital efficiency and layered incentives. Do your own research — but structurally, it’s different from most “new coin” launches

Visible-Structure-86

If you’re looking at newer projects, I’d focus less on hype narratives and more on structure. One project worth researching is RTRx (Reflectr). It’s not trying to be the next meme cycle — it’s built around liquidity architecture. What makes it different: • Holders choose 1 or 2 rewards from 7 options (BTC, XRP, SOL, ADA, BCH + curated DeFi tokens) • If you provide LP, you still earn holder rewards • On top of that, you earn DEX trading fees (PancakeSwap etc.) So instead of “hold or farm,” it stacks both. They currently have 11 Cascade pools live, and BCH was recently added. You can compound earned BCH back into the pool, which creates an interesting reinforcement loop. It’s more of a capital-efficiency play than a hype play. Not financial advice — just something structurally different that’s worth digging into if you’re evaluating new designs.

Skyobliwind

I don't. I don't even track what Vitalik Buterin and Charles Hoskinson are saying even tho I hold quite some ETH and ADA... I hate watching unnecessary long videos for just 1-2 important bulletpoints. And ofc I don't track what any random crypto influencers are saying...

NonVideBunt

ADA of course

balaena7

I've always liked ADA and did not sell... admittedly it did not perform too well

oopssomething

How is everyone doing? Think I should just go all in on ADA and check back after 1 year

oopssomething

ADA +10% looking strong before market open

hopelesslyhip

Ada is a smart contract, "centralized"project. Bitcoin is the only decentralized currency. (I understand ADA has moved to a more decentralized path) I would lump Ada Eth and Sol together but BTC is on its own and does not provide all the utility functions of the others.

Positive-Match-9498

ADA Cardano and Polygon

PirateSKB

Hm why ADA?

Aerocryptic

ADA? Why would you bet on a dead coin with a ton of bag holders?

Necromancer1899

It doesn’t matter. Even without major developments, ADA will likely revisit around $1 once liquidity flows back into crypto. That’s an easy 3x from here. If you think crypto is dead, that’s fine. Let’s revisit this when BTC is back above $100k.

Necromancer1899

While it's difficult to predict for how long this accumulation phase will last, my goal is to accumulate a decent amount of BTC (at an average of $60-65k) and ADA (at an average of $.25-.30). Would expect at least 2x on BTC and 3-4x on ADA during the next bull run.

MtGloomy0420

Charles is like the guy that says fuck you to the establishment as he sits on a rock way high with his flag, like a beacon to those who can’t see the light. Cardano…$ADA…will have its moment. But good things often take the most time.

MtGloomy0420

$BTC, $SOL, $XRP one day, I really like $HBAR. $ADA as alternative to $BTC and $SOL. $LPT as outside project.

MakCapital

The ADA move feels different because the CEO of the Solana foundation has a dog named ADA? Need to stop cheaping out which AI model you use to post slop.

ExecutiveMK

I just love Cardano, ADA 😍

juanddd_wingman

Oh incredible, now I suppose I will have to sell all my BTC to get ADA, great deal, amazing !!

macetheface

My biggest holdings are in BTC and I think that's where everyone should be; I realized that very early on years ago. It's fine to also have some ETH and other shit coins but remember they're all shitcoins. ADA, SOL, XRP, whatever else you think is 'criminally undervalued' is still a shitcoin as far as the masses are concerned and will dump the 80-90% during bear.

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tldr; The SEC has introduced a new framework that allows for a faster approval process for spot ETFs, reducing the timeline from 240 days to 75 days. This change benefits Cardano, as CME's ADA futures launched on February 9, 2026, starting a six-month eligibility clock for spot ETFs. If the futures market remains active and meets regulatory requirements, the earliest approval date for a spot ADA ETF could be August 9, 2026. However, challenges remain, including classification risks and the need for issuers to complete registration and operational requirements. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

Atmacrush

I'm DCA'ing on BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA, and lending USDC for now. More so on BTC and lending USDC.

rebellioninmypants

I hold 5 ADA for memories lmao

JarOfNightmares

I bought ADA and LINK on the same day two cycles ago. I made the huge mistake of selling LINK at $3 but I held the ADA an entire cycle. Hard for you to believe for some reason lmao

binary_quasar

Ah, yes...Cultdano folks are definitely known for being grounded and were never **absolutely convinced** that ADA would flip ETH by 2024.

biba8163

/u/Froezt > People are not ready for how hard ADA is gonna fly when it breaks the 1.15-1.20 resistance. https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1h2zjuc/comment/lzpxiir/ > Ada might actually start flying VERY soon https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1bbp8h3/comment/kuewz9h/ > *I'm learning to fly but I ain't got wings*♩ ♪ > *Bagholding is the hardest thing*♩ ♪ > *Well, the ADA ATHs will never return*♩♫ ♬ > *Many BTC halvenings may come and billions of CRO might unburn*♫ ♬

JarOfNightmares

I bought cardo way back in the first alt cycle around $0.08 and sold it for $2.11 or something during the second bull run. That sale, and the purchase of Solana at $20 the same cycle and its subsequent sale this cycle around $200 is what paid off my and my wife's first house. We have been extremely extremely lucky with timing the market. I still make fun of ADA cultists. It's never going to go back up and they just cannot admit it.

linknukem28

DOT and ADA was even worse

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Coinbase has expanded its crypto lending services, allowing users to use XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), and Litecoin (LTC) as collateral for loans in USD Coin (USDC). Powered by the Morpho DeFi protocol on Coinbase's Base network, eligible U.S. customers can borrow up to $100,000 in USDC. The platform uses wrapped tokens backed 1:1 by assets in secure custody. This move enhances liquidity access for investors without triggering taxable events, marking a milestone in the evolution of onchain credit markets. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Coinbase has expanded its onchain lending product to include XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), and Litecoin (LTC) as eligible collateral for loans in USD Coin (USDC). This move allows users to borrow up to $100,000 without selling their assets, enhancing liquidity options for retail and institutional investors. The service operates on Coinbase's Base network and uses wrapped tokens for security. Borrowers benefit from flexible repayment terms, with risk managed through a loan-to-value ratio. This marks a significant step in advancing onchain credit markets. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

BTCWallahFXEmpire

Strange they handpicked ADA and LTC, two of the most underperforming assets.

Zhytaleks

90% down sounds scary but that’s basically most 2021 alts. ADA feels more like “boring and slow” than dead to me. If dev activity dries up and nobody builds on it, that’s when I’d worry. Right now it just feels out of hype rotation.

Decentralization-God

Regarding traction and growing interest, I would say following. First is the success of mainnet launch, smooth, fully operational status etc. DUST token use. It is reported that some “starting dapps” should be part of this, but I dont think it was explicitly marketed. Anyway these need to be present on testnet already, not sure what it is though. Charles Hoskinson also said he would like to see top 15 Cardano dApps to get funding and showcase Midnight benefits where applicable. Here I need to admit, I am no active user of dApps as of now, I think the real stuff is to come. Not sure if DEXes are good example like MinSwap. I would look for a new privacy requiring thing, so that it did not exist in 2025 yet :) I like the demos InputOutput and Midnight do, as they use games as a tool. For example the Doom challenge for showcasing Hydra performance and scalability or now MidnightCity - a game of AI agents conducting transactions with privacy options with each other. Also the market indicators will be good to watch. Price, volume - it was even 5bn after the launch, today is less than 10m 🤔😄 I suggest those recent Japan Tour videos on YT and Ch. Hoskinson presentations as he is the guy to go. Maybe you saw them already. For the competitors I think “privacy” is sort of new buzzword and it not always means the same thing. There was ZCash/ZEC ressurrection recently, but have doubts this is anywhere close, and some devs left the team. Chainlink reported some “privacy” features recently but it is oracle, also saw some Solana stuff. https://medium.com/@0x_mikee/the-future-of-privacy-on-solana-why-2026-changes-everything-and-how-lumenless-leads-the-way-3ba2c2c66c06 Midnight is special as it was built as privacy go-to system for all other L1 chains (Btc, Eth, Sol, ADA, …) - so quite ambitious stuff. Anyway they worked on it for many years like 7 or so, many older era scientists were asked and joined the team. Also Charles said, he managed to bring together people from several other L1 chains and Midnight presents the best pieces/lessons learnt from all those projects. This collaboration effort is unprecedented itself, for such competitive and adversary industry 😁

Pineapple-Juice-4

Still holding and staked for Yield but I consider my ADA investment lost, hope I am wrong and there is a turn around.

RespectFront1321

People/BTCers like to pull that chart up all the time. But it doesn’t change the fact in the last year or so it has moved from #30 to #10, above ADA. Is up 70% over 1Y while BTC is down -28% . No other of the (dozens?) BTC forks can be found in the top 100 but yet BCH is #10. BCH has a dynamic block size algorithm, smart contract capabilities and on-chain tokens while still having the same core functionality as BTC. In May this year there will be another VM upgrade. So yeah very likely and not just because of hopium but quality upgrades and independently funded development. By comparison BTC’s future is bleak, Lightning failed all it did was promote custodial wallets, TapRoot didn’t solve anything. There’s an ETF and Saylor keeps buying, yet it keeps going down? Digital gold narrative also failed, down 50% in ~6 months doesn’t inspire confidence.