Cardano has taken a major step toward decentralization with the activation of the Plomin hard fork.
This update shifts governance power from its founding entities—Cardano Foundation, Input Output (IO), and Emurgo—to Delegate Representatives (dReps), who will now vote on behalf of ADA holders.
The transition gives the community greater influence over the network’s future.
Cardano aims to support billions of users by 2030 while maintaining decentralization and security. To improve scalability, it is integrating Hydra state channels, rollups, Ouroboros Leios, Mithril certificates, and infrastructure upgrades. These advancements will allow for higher transaction volumes and greater efficiency.
For blockchain adoption to grow, accessibility and regulatory alignment are key. Cardano is prioritizing identity verification, privacy tools, and compliance features to ensure a user-friendly and secure ecosystem. With these developments, it positions itself as a leading blockchain for mainstream and institutional adoption.
New data highlights a dramatic lead for Solana in blockchain activity for June 2025. According to the figures, Solana processed a staggering 2.98 billion transactions, far outpacing all other chains in the ecosystem.
According to new insights from market intelligence platform Santiment, development activity in the crypto sector’s AI and Big Data segment remains strong, with several major projects showing notable GitHub activity over the past 30 days.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially launched its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain on mainnet — marking a major milestone in its effort to bridge XRP’s payment efficiency with Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities.
The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a major step toward digital asset regulation by passing the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025.