Cardano founder honored for role in Crypto Valley

Cardano (CRYPTO:ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson was recognized at the ETH10X event in Zug, Switzerland, for his role in shaping Crypto Valley, a hub for blockchain innovation.

ETH10X marked the Ethereum Foundation’s 10th anniversary, and Hoskinson was honored alongside seven other Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) co-founders for their early contributions to the blockchain industry.

Hoskinson, one of Ethereum's original developers, started his work on the project in 2013 but left due to disagreements over its future direction.

Reflecting on the award, he said, “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized at ETH10X alongside my fellow Ethereum founders. Crypto Valley has been a cornerstone for the global blockchain industry, and I am proud to have played a part in its origins.”

After parting ways with Ethereum, Hoskinson co-founded Input Output in 2015 with Jeremy Wood, focusing on advancing blockchain technology.

Input Output, now a prominent player in blockchain development, continues to create infrastructure solutions for public and private clients.

In 2017, Hoskinson founded Cardano, a blockchain platform known for its academic approach and peer-reviewed research.

Cardano aims to provide a secure, scalable alternative to earlier blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Hoskinson noted, “Our mission has always been to push the boundaries of decentralization, and with projects like Cardano, we are leading the way in building more secure, inclusive, and scalable financial systems.”

Input Output recently launched Midnight, a blockchain platform addressing privacy and selective disclosure issues.

Additionally, Cardano’s Chang hard fork introduced decentralized governance, ushering in the Voltaire era.

Hoskinson also hinted at a vision for “Cardano 2” to outline future improvements for the ecosystem.

At the time of reporting, the Cardano price was $0.3441.