Charles Hoskinson Reveals Omega Upgrade Will Transform The Entire Cardano Ecosystem

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has said the upcoming Omega upgrade will be a defining landmark for the blockchain, promising breakthroughs in scalability and governance.

In a recent post on X, Hoskinson acknowledged the “challenges and surprises” that lie ahead on the road to Omega but stressed its long-term significance. He said the upgrade would “solve the pillar of scalability once and for all,” and also unlock interoperability through Midnight and partnerchains.

Hoskinson added that governance is advancing toward becoming “recursively self-improving.” He went further to declare that Cardano is the “only true third-generation blockchain,” contrasting its approach with what he described as shortcuts taken by rivals.

One of the central components of the upgrade is Leios, a protocol designed to boost Cardano’s throughput. Hoskinson highlighted that Leios Lite, the first phase of its rollout, could deliver a 30- to 55-fold increase in network capacity.

Supporters have already called it a potential game-changer for transaction speeds and user engagement, as Tap Tools is expected to be vital for tracking adoption and activity on-chain.

According to IOG’s research sessions, Ouroboros Omega is the “final form” of Cardano’s proof-of-stake protocol. Work is progressing across eight dedicated streams, with a focus on fast settlement, sharding, congestion control, and fair transaction processing.

The team has also stressed that Leios is being developed to scale while maintaining the network’s existing security guarantees.

Hoskinson’s optimism about Omega builds on his broader bullish stance on Cardano’s market position. In recent weeks, he has pushed back against claims that only Bitcoin qualifies as “sound money.” He argued that Cardano shares the same characteristics, describing it as decentralized, resistant to inflation, and a reliable store of value.

Community members share this view, with some suggesting Cardano’s self-replenishing treasury and governance model strengthens its case.

Hoskinson has also insisted that Cardano is the “biggest threat” to Bitcoin’s dominance and is more resilient than Ethereum, which he claims faces structural weaknesses.

With Omega and Leios on the horizon, Hoskinson believes Cardano is on course not just to scale, but to redefine what a sustainable and decentralized blockchain can achieve.