- Charles Hoskinson announced Cardano’s full decentralization and hinted at stepping back as he embarks on a high-risk personal journey.
- He emphasized the ecosystem’s readiness to thrive independently, marking a new chapter in Cardano’s evolution.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has announced a symbolic passing of the torch. In a livestream titled “See you on the other side”, he declared that the Cardano ecosystem is now fully decentralized—and ready to thrive without him.
Broadcasting from his home in Colorado on April 12, fresh off a trip to Paris, Hoskinson’s tone was both reflective and foreboding. He revealed plans for a high-risk personal expedition, which he declined to detail but admitted carries a “possibility of death.” The livestream, he said, was a precaution in case things didn’t go as planned.
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Hoskinson’s message centered on a decade-long mission finally coming to fruition: Cardano’s transition to full decentralization. Thanks to the Voltaire governance framework, Cardano now boasts a ratified constitution, an operational roadmap, and nearly 1,000 registered DREs (Delegated Representative Entities), marking a significant shift in decision-making power from IOG (Input Output Global) to the community.
“This was never meant to be a monarchy,” Hoskinson said. “I wanted to build something durable—something that could outlive me.”
Highlighting Cardano’s growing resilience, he praised the emergence of independent node implementations and the increasing technical diversity within the ecosystem. A recent Paris workshop showcased collaboration between teams like Pragma, TXPipe, Blink Labs, and even Ethereum developers, all focused on improving interoperability and decentralization.
Amid updates on new protocols like Midnight and scalability efforts under Hydra and Minotaur, Hoskinson shared personal reflections. At 37, he expressed a desire to pursue passions outside crypto—from synthetic biology to “alien salvage” operations in Papua New Guinea. This next venture, he hinted, is his most daring yet—over a year in the making.
Hoskinson reaffirmed his belief in Cardano’s future. “All elements of centralization have been removed. That was my life’s work. And I’m proud of that.”
With ADA trading at $0.6452, Cardano now enters a new era—one in which its founder steps back, and the community steps forward.
