Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has announced a significant step towards decentralization by destroying the Genesis Keys.
This move is crucial as the network approaches the Chang hard fork, scheduled for September 1. By eliminating these keys, Hoskinson is steering Cardano towards a governance model led by the community, reducing the control previously held by the development team, Input-Output Global (IOG).
This key burn is part of Cardano’s broader vision of moving into the Voltaire Era, which will give the community more influence over the network’s future. Despite the technical challenges, the IOG team is prioritizing security and scalability as they prepare for this major upgrade.
However, the news comes amid concern in the Cardano community over Hoskinson’s recent absence from social media. His four-day silence has sparked speculation, with some attributing it to intense work on the upcoming hard fork, while others worry about potential issues.
In the market, Cardano’s ADA token has experienced a dip, with its price currently at $0.3432, down by 6.23% in the last 24 hours.
Despite the price drop, trading activity has surged, indicating a flurry of speculation as investors react to these developments. The Chang hard fork and the transition to the Voltaire Era are seen as potential catalysts for future growth.
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