Crypto
Cardano
SymbolADA
CategoryLayer 1
NetworkCardano
ConsensusOuroboros PoS
Market Cap$25.8B
$0.66+0.02 (+3.13%)
$0.64Open
$0.67High
$0.63Low
$0.64Prev Close
568.0MVolume (24h)
$25.8BMarket Cap
36.6B ADACirculating Supply
45B ADAMax Supply
$3.10All-Time High
$0.017All-Time Low
$0.746M High
$0.506M Low
-28.26%YTD Change
+46.67%1Y Change
CardanoNetwork
Ouroboros PoSConsensus
USDCurrency
Price Chart
At a Glance
Cardano is a third-generation blockchain platform built on peer-reviewed research and formal verification. Founded by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, it uses the Ouroboros proof-of-stake consensus protocol. Cardano emphasizes academic rigor, sustainability, and gradual decentralization, with smart contract support via Plutus and a growing DeFi ecosystem.
Network Stats
$450MTotal Value Locked
3,200+Stake Pools
1.3MDelegators
63%ADA Staked
8,500+Smart Contracts
10M+Native Tokens
85KDaily Transactions
$0.18Avg Tx Fee
Tokenomics
Circulating 81%
Treasury 8%
Reserves 11%
Key Drivers
Hydra L2
bullishHydra head protocol enables isomorphic state channels for off-chain processing with theoretical 1M TPS per head.
Governance (Voltaire)
bullishOn-chain governance and treasury voting are empowering community-driven development decisions.
Developer Adoption
bearishHaskell/Plutus smart contract development has a steeper learning curve, slowing dApp growth vs competitors.