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In a recent interview, Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of IOG (the company behind Cardano), made a bold declaration that the crypto industry no longer needs Bitcoin to survive. He described Bitcoin’s following as a ‘religion’ and criticized its sustainability and adaptability.
Bitcoin as a Religious Following
Hoskinson stated, “The industry doesn’t need Bitcoin anymore to survive. It’s nice to have a digital asset like Bitcoin that has that reputation and its digital goal. But remember, at the end of the day, it’s a token with a deflationary monetary policy.” He likened Bitcoin’s following to a religion rather than a functional ecosystem, highlighting its lack of adaptability and reliance on the proof of work consensus mechanism as significant drawbacks.
He further compared the situation to leading tech companies like Microsoft, which had to adapt to technological changes to survive. Hoskinson argued that Bitcoin’s inability to evolve makes it unsustainable in the long term.
Cardano’s Approach
In contrast, Hoskinson emphasized Cardano’s use of a proof of stake consensus mechanism, which aims to address scalability and sustainability issues in the blockchain space. This approach, according to Hoskinson, positions Cardano as a more adaptable and future-proof platform compared to Bitcoin.
Interestingly, on May 4, Hoskinson conducted a poll on social media platform X to gather opinions on Cardano partnering with Bitcoin Cash to enhance performance using technologies like proof of practical work.
Cardano’s Market Performance
These comments come at a time when Cardano’s price has remained relatively stagnant compared to other digital currencies, which have seen significant gains following recent legislative approvals in the crypto space. Earlier this month, Cardano peaked at $0.52 before falling to $0.42 twice.
Additionally, recent market trends have seen significant transfers of Cardano holdings by whales to other emerging tokens like Solana and Rollblock, driven by their recent bullish momentum and impressive market performance.
In summary, Hoskinson’s comments reflect a broader discussion within the crypto community about the evolving role of Bitcoin and the need for more adaptable and sustainable blockchain technologies. As the market continues to grow and diversify, the debate over Bitcoin’s relevance is likely to persist.
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