Cardano Founder Reveals Future of Bitcoin, AI & Cardano’s Privacy Tech

Charles Hoskinson sees a promising future for crypto under new U.S. policies, emphasizing pro-crypto regulations and market stability.
Cardano’s ecosystem is set to grow with advanced blockchain tools, AI integration, and a focus on privacy through the Midnight protocol.

In a recent broadcast, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, conveyed a positive outlook regarding the future of cryptocurrency in the United States, pointing to notable changes in regulation.

As the U.S. moves towards a more favorable position on cryptocurrency, Hoskinson emphasized the recent resignation of Gary Gensler from his role as SEC Chair and the subsequent appointment of Hester Peirce, who is recognized for her supportive stance on digital currencies.

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These moves shift the narrative from single party governance to cooperation; establishing a bicameral crypto commission and a crypto ‘czar’ suggests a comprehensive attempt to frame crypto legislation. Hoskinson believes that those regulations would bring some discipline into the markets and reinstate institutional capital into the crypto.

Acknowledging the past challenges, including aggressive SEC lawsuits and Operation Chokepoint, Hoskinson likened the current shift to a “traumatized child finding a loving home.” He predicted foundational laws on stablecoins and asset classification could be finalized within months, strengthening the global cryptocurrency framework.

Lace Wallet Gears Up for Firefox Support and Bitcoin Integration

Hoskinson also shared developments regarding the Lace wallet, which serves as Cardano’s premier wallet platform. The latest release, Lace version 1.19, introduced quicker release cycles and a variety of new functionalities, such as a decentralized application (dapp) Explorer and the capability to support PGP-encrypted paper wallets.

This update allows users to seamlessly navigate Cardano’s dapps, while the improved security measures contribute to an enhanced user experience. Importantly, the Lace wallet is in the process of becoming compatible with Firefox and integrating Bitcoin, with these features anticipated to be available in the coming weeks.

Bitcoin DeFi is a mission-critical road map item that IOG will be pursuing in 2025 with partners like @FairGateLabs and community projects and wallets. I've given the team a goal of a meaningful demo by Bitcoin 2025 in May. It's an enormous amount of work, but the opportunity is…

— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) December 10, 2024

Midnight Enables Advanced Privacy Features for Developers

Meanwhile, Cardano’s Midnight, a blockchain protocol centered on privacy, became available on February 26 for public development. Charles Hoskinson has characterized this initiative as transformative, as it empowers developers to explore sophisticated privacy functionalities, thereby promoting innovation in data protection technologies.

The pioneers of Midnight are presented with a distinctive chance to spearhead the development of decentralized applications that incorporate superior privacy measures, effectively responding to the increasing apprehensions surrounding data security.

Hoskinson compared the present change to a “traumatized child finding a loving home,” acknowledging the difficulties of the past, such as aggressive SEC actions and Operation Chokepoint. According to his prediction, the global cryptocurrency framework could be strengthened in the next months as core rules regarding stablecoins and asset classification are established.

Proposal for AI-Powered Smart Contracts on Cardano’s Layer-2

A recent conversation between Hoskinson and a member of the Cardano community suggested that Cardano’s ecosystem could incorporate AI technology.

Integrating Large Language Models into Cardano’s Layer-2 solutions could enable the development of AI-enhanced decentralized applications and smart contracts. Hoskinson, while making a note of the suggestion, stated that this will be considered after the Midnight protocol.

Yep, we'll work on it after midnight

— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) February 4, 2025

According to industry analysts, the intersection of blockchain and AI technology can make Cardano more functional and increase activity. Moreover, these measures could help Cardano capture the market and attract the attention of many developers and investors, as it will enable the company to be positioned as a decentralized AI hub.

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