Cardano $ADA

$0.2202 -2.54%
Smart Contract PlatformLayer 1 (L1)Cardano EcosystemProof of Stake (PoS)GMCI Layer 1 IndexGMCI 30 IndexGMCI IndexMade in USA
Market Cap
$8.26B
24h Volume
$444.8M
24h Change
-2.54%

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ADA/WETH 0.3% Uniswap V4 Base $0.0₄243 $20.73k $17.14k
ADA/SOL Meteora DAMM V2 Solana $0.0₄152 $14.14k $23.71k
ADA/ETH 1% Uniswap V4 Ethereum $0.0₄243 $11.15k $14.96k
ADA/SOL Meteora DAMM V2 Solana $0.0₅910 $4.37k $14.55k
ADA/ETH 1% Uniswap V4 Ethereum $0.0₇577 $4.11k $53
ADA/SOL Meteora DAMM V2 Solana $0.0₄101 $3.62k $17.81k
ada/SOL Pump Fun Solana $0.0₆534 $2.87k $1.01k
ADA/SOL Pump Fun Solana $0.0₅224 $2.5k $1.78k
ADA/SOL Meteora DAMM V2 Solana $0.0₅820 $1.55k $13.64k
ADA/SOL Pump Fun Solana $0.0₅209 $935 $1.66k
ADA/SOL Pump Fun Solana $0.0₅392 $677 $2.78k
ADA/USDT PancakeSwap V2 BNB Chain $0.0₅719 $504 $13.02k

About Cardano

Cardano is a blockchain platform built on academic research that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications while using significantly less energy than traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

What sets Cardano apart is its methodical, research-driven approach — every major feature is peer-reviewed by scientists and cryptographers before being added to the network. This careful process aims to create a more secure and stable foundation compared to platforms that prioritize speed over thorough testing. The platform's native cryptocurrency, ADA, is used to send money, pay transaction fees, and participate in network governance.

Cardano uses a proof-of-stake system to process transactions, which works differently from Bitcoin's mining approach. Instead of competing to solve complex puzzles, users can "stake" their ADA — essentially locking it up temporarily — to become validators who verify transactions. The system selects validators based on how much ADA they've staked and for how long, then rewards them with additional ADA for their participation. This approach uses far less energy than traditional mining while keeping the network secure. The platform also features a two-layer design that separates basic payment transactions from smart contract operations, allowing each function to be optimized independently for better performance.