Simple &amp; Flexible NFT's on Cardano. Each Handle is a unique NFT, minted and issued on the Cardano blockchain. These NFTs act as unique identifiers for the UTXO that they reside in. With a predictable standard, dApp developers can query the Cardano blockchain at any time to determine the current residing address of a Handle.&nbsp;Secured Entirely on Cardano Layer 1 Unlike many other routing services on Ethereum, Handles are secured entirely as native assets on the Cardano blockchain, on the Layer 1 ledger. This means we don't require smart contracts for address routing, ensuring that even in the event of an unlikely smart contract bug, routing will always be accurate — 100% of the time. Now that's reliable.&nbsp;A Standard for Upgrades The Handle Standard supports version upgrading and backwards compatability. Once a version change happens, Partners are notified of the new version's Policy ID. Lookups happen from most recent Policy ID to the first, incentivizing upgrades among users to ensure faster retrieval results. This allows the Handle Standard to evolve with the broader Cardano ecosystem.

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<div>In a groundbreaking development for <a target="_blank" href="https://timestabloid.com/chain-abstraction-cardano-founder-unveils-the-future-of-blockchain-unification/">blockchain interoperability,</a> the first-ever bridgeless transfer of Bitcoin (BTC) between the Bitcoin and Cardano mainnets was successfully demonstrated on May 4, 2025. 
This milestone was achieved through a collaboration between Sundial Protocol and ADA Handle, utilizing an innovative unchained token standard. Blockchain researcher Mintern <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/MinswapIntern/status/1919411944135475541">highlighted this milestone on X</a>, showcasing a breakthrough in DeFi.
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FIRST BRIDGELESS BTC TRANSFER BETWEEN BITCOIN AND CARDANO COMPLETED 😱😱🔥🔥
The first-ever bridgeless transfer of <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> between the Bitcoin and Cardano mainnets was successfully demoed on May 4, 2025.
Preformed by <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/SundialProtocol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SundialProtocol</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/adahandle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adahandle</a> , using an… <a target="_blank" href="https://t.co/7vAAG6PZYQ">pic.twitter.com/7vAAG6PZYQ</a>
— Mintern (@MinswapIntern) <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/MinswapIntern/status/1919411944135475541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Eliminating Traditional Bridges: A New Paradigm</h2>
Traditional cross-chain transfers often rely on bridges featuring custodial risks and potential vulnerabilities. This demonstration circumvented such intermediaries by employing BitcoinOS’s xBTC token and zero-knowledge proofs, enabling a secure and direct transfer of BTC to the Cardano blockchain and back. This approach enhances security and maintains the decentralized ethos of blockchain technology.
<h2>Sundial Protocol: Bridging Bitcoin Liquidity to Cardano’s DeFi Ecosystem</h2>
<a target="_blank" href="https://timestabloid.com/cardanos-bodega-partners-with-sundial-to-forge-new-path-in-bitcoin-defi/">Sundial Protocol</a> has emerged as a pioneering Layer-2 solution on Cardano, designed to integrate Bitcoin’s substantial liquidity into Cardano’s smart contract ecosystem. By facilitating trustless and efficient BTC transfers, Sundial aims to unlock new DeFi opportunities on Cardano, leveraging its scalability and low transaction costs. This integration is poised to transform Cardano into a more versatile platform for decentralized applications.
<h2>ADA Handle: Simplifying Blockchain Interactions</h2>
ADA Handle contributes to this innovation by providing user-friendly, human-readable addresses on the Cardano blockchain. This feature simplifies interactions within the ecosystem, making blockchain technology more accessible to a broader audience.
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<h2>Implications for the Future of Cross-Chain DeFi</h2>
The successful bridgeless BTC transfer between Bitcoin and Cardano sets a precedent for future cross-chain interactions. It opens the door for similar integrations with other major blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, potentially leading to a more interconnected and efficient DeFi landscape. This development underscores the importance of interoperability in achieving a truly decentralized and inclusive financial system.
The collaboration between Sundial Protocol and ADA Handle, culminating in the first bridgeless BTC transfer between Bitcoin and Cardano, represents a significant leap forward in blockchain interoperability. This innovation boosts security and efficiency by removing traditional bridges and custodians, creating a more unified and resilient DeFi ecosystem. As the blockchain industry continues to evolve, such advancements will be crucial in realizing the full potential of decentralized finance.
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Cardano and Bitcoin Achieve Historic Bridgeless BTC Transfer

The Summon Platform team is very proud to introduce a Partner Vote opportunity for the CIP-1694 Temperature Check! From Dec 1, 2023 21:44 UTC to Dec 11, 2023 21:44 UTC the Cardano Community will have a chance to express their opinions on the current governance proposal for Cardano. ADA Holders can cast their vote at: <a href="https://tempcheck.smmn.app/">https://tempcheck.smmn.app/</a>As described by the Cardano Foundation:<blockquote>Cardano has reached an incredible milestone. After six years of initial development and feature cultivation, the Cardano blockchain has reached the age of Voltaire. Guided by a principles-first approach and led by the community, this new age of Cardano advances inclusive accountability for all participants in the ecosystem. Now is the time for the community to help guide our journey toward a shared future by participating in a non-binding poll on the deployment of on-chain governance, as described in CIP-1694. The feedback gathered will help inform 2024 plans and priorities in governance activities and development.</blockquote>While the Cardano Foundation is offering a chance for ADA holders to <a href="https://1694ballot.cardano.org/">vote through the Cardano Ballot app</a>, this tool unfortunately does not support <a href="https://docs.cardano.org/new-to-cardano/types-of-wallets/">Hardware Wallet</a> users. That is why the <a href="https://summonplatform.io/">Summon Platform</a>, in collaboration with <a href="https://dripdropz.io/">DripDropz</a>, is offering a Partner Vote opportunity that supports the major Cardano Wallets featuring Hardware Wallet integrations.To cast your vote simply visit <a href="https://tempcheck.smmn.app/">https://tempcheck.smmn.app/</a> and click the “Go Vote!” button. Read the question and choose the option that best reflects your feelings on the governance proposal and Submit your Vote. Alternately, if you trust another ADA holder to act as your delegate representative, you can delegate your vote to their Cardano public address or <a href="https://mint.handle.me/faq">ADA Handle</a>.All votes will be collected to the Summon Platform database via cryptographic signatures submitted by Cardano users. This ensures the authenticity of each vote can be verified without requiring the users to pay any on-chain fees. Once the vote has concluded, the vote file will be provided to the Cardano Foundation and made public to the Cardano Community, so that the results can be analyzed and compared to the Cardano Ballot vote.The voting power assigned to each Cardano user comes from the mark stake snapshot taken on Nov 21, 2023, to ensure that it will correspond with the Cardano Ballot vote. This data was integrated in collaboration with DripDropz as part of their Snapshot-as-a-Service offering.DripDropz, Cardano’s User Rewards Layer, has been dedicated to pushing the governance, snapshots, and rewards mechanisms of the Cardano ecosystem for over two years. Snapshot-as-a-Service allows you to quickly and easily acquire the on-chain user data you need to host your vote, issue your rewards, and gain insight into your dApp’s wallet distribution impact.Hardware Wallet support is made possible by technology developed for the SummonAuth service. Because many hardware wallets do not support CIP-8 Message Signing or CIP-30 dApp-Wallet Web Bridge we provide a method for the wallet to sign an expired transaction, which provides cryptographic proof of identity without having to charge any on-chain fees.The Summon Platform is a revolutionary no-code governance and digital asset management platform. Features include Multi-signature Treasury management, Fee-free snapshot voting in Polls, and the ability to form communities and coordinate DAOs with ease.For more information visit: <a href="https://summonplatform.io/">Summon Platform Website</a> <a href="https://discord.gg/xH2Ph8AXPD">Summon Platform Discord</a> <a href="https://dripdropz.io/">DripDropz Website</a> <a href="https://discord.gg/BfFCgQyhRU">DripDropz Discord</a> <a href="https://1694ballot.cardano.org/">Cardano Ballot on CIP-1694</a>

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 		<img src="https://www.cointrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cardano.jpg" alt />In a groundbreaking move, Cardano GPT has introduced Girolamo, an innovative AI-powered chatbot that represents a significant leap forward in the integration of artificial intelligence with the Cardano blockchain. This pioneering development marks the introduction of the first internet-enabled generative chatbot, set to redefine user engagement through its beta testing phase.
<h3>Girolamo: A Revolutionary Chatbot:</h3>
Girolamo, named after the renowned Italian mathematician and physician Girolamo Cardano, is designed to provide a comprehensive range of responses to diverse queries. The chatbot has the capacity to address industry-specific topics and everyday inquiries precisely and accurately. In addition to textual responses, Girolamo’s capabilities extend to creating and interpreting images, enhancing their utility and versatility. With its broad scope of knowledge and advanced functionality, Girolamo emerges as an invaluable resource for a wide range of users seeking reliable and efficient assistance.
<h3>The Evolution of AI Integration:</h3>
The significant progress in integrating AI can be traced back to 2021 with the introduction of Grace, an AI robot developed by Awakening Health, a collaboration between Hanson Robotics and SingularityNET, Cardano’s blockchain associate. The recent launch of the AGIX converter bridge stands as a cornerstone achievement, exemplifying the crucial fusion of blockchain and AI technologies, as emphasized by the partnership between SingularityNET and Cardano.
<h3>Hoskinson’s Visionary Partnership Invitation:</h3>
Cardano’s visionary founder, Charles Hoskinson, extended an invitation to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, indicating a potential partnership to explore innovative avenues. This gesture underscores Hoskinson’s vision for a collaborative partner chain, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to technological advancement.
<h3>Lace Wallet Upgrade:</h3>
Simultaneously, Cardano’s Lace, a lightweight wallet, has accelerated to version 1.7.1. The update addresses connectivity concerns with dApps and enhances interactions with ADA handles. This development showcases the team’s dedication to enhancing user experiences by refining the wallet’s functionality.
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We are utterly excited to announce that we have successfully launched the first internet-enabled generative chatbot (Girolamo) on Beta phase 🥳.
Girolamo provides answers to wide array of queries, spanning across every Industry and down to our day to day questions &amp; inquires.… <a target="_blank" href="https://t.co/Ujci5kGcrk">pic.twitter.com/Ujci5kGcrk</a>
— Cardano GPT (@replyada) <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/replyada/status/1728061936204402995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2023</a></blockquote>
<h3>Decentralization Milestone:</h3>
The Mithril team has achieved a significant milestone in the ecosystem by successfully decentralizing Mithril networks. This accomplishment was made possible through the successful implementation of the “first” prototype of the Mithril relay, enabling peer-to-peer signature broadcasting and promoting greater decentralization.
<h3>Preparing for Governance Voting Event:</h3>
Amidst recent advancements, Cardano is gearing up for a significant voting event, leveraging the power of CIP-1694 to assess the progress of both on-chain and off-chain governance. A snapshot of participating wallets, taken on November 21st, has set the stage for the upcoming voting process scheduled between December 1st and December 11th. This event marks a critical juncture in the decentralized decision-making process.
<h3>Conclusion:</h3>
Cardano GPT’s introduction of Girolamo and the seamless integration of AI with blockchain technology exemplify the platform’s commitment to innovation and user-centric advancements. As Cardano continues to evolve, these developments underscore its pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of decentralized technologies.
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Cardano GPT Unveils Girolamo: A Breakthrough in AI-Driven Blockchain Integration

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<li>With the Lace 1.7 upgrade, the Cardano network users can now stake and delegate their ADA coins to up to ten staking pools, thus further enhancing the mainnet decentralization outlook.</li>
<li>In addition to the alteration to the ADA staking, the Lace team announced the new upgrades bring in place notable bug fixes to enable a seamless user interface that enables mainstream adoption of web3 products.</li>
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The Cardano (ADA) team led by developers from IOHK Group has made notable improvements to enhance the mainnet and enable its smart contracts to compete with other layer-one blockchains. 
In the latest developments, the Lace protocol, a leading web3 wallet developed by the IOHK developers, announced a major upgrade to version 1.7 that brings a new face to the Cardano community. 
According to the announcement, Lace 1.7 makes the web3 wallet even better by incorporating more multi-staking and eliminating bugs that were pointed out during the beta phase. On the top list, the Lace 1.7 will enable users to stake their ADA coins in up to 10 staking pools, thus doubling the previous limit of five.
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🤗We’re here for you! We might have only just released <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LacePlatform?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LacePlatform</a> 1.7, but when you gave us feedback about a couple of bugs, we wanted to fix them straight away. We’ve also improved interaction with ada handles, you’re welcome. Here’s a quick update before our next full… <a target="_blank" href="https://t.co/J6TPi2Iyyr">pic.twitter.com/J6TPi2Iyyr</a>
— lace.io (@lace_io) <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/lace_io/status/1727319174479847596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
<h3>Closer Look at the Cardano’s Lace 1.7 Upgrades</h3>
According to the announcement, the Lace team introduced more bug fixes through the 1.7 upgrade and a new balancing feature. With the new face for the Lace web3 wallet, users can be alerted with a warning banner in the staking section if the specific portfolio is drifting, thus allowing the user to re-adjust according to the portfolio preferences. 
Additionally, the new Lace 1,7 introduces an upgraded pool alert for retirement and saturation. With enhanced banners, Lace users will not miss anything in multi-delegations.
<blockquote>“As always, we want your experience using Lace to be as silky smooth as possible. With that in mind, we’ve patched up some responsiveness issues and made a couple of UX enhancements – including adding new dynamic buttons to simplify portfolio adjustments and upgrading pool card designs in the portfolio management drawer,” the company <a href="https://www.lace.io/blog/lace-1-7-0-release" target="_blank">noted</a>.</blockquote>
Some of the notable bug fixes that come with the Lace 1.7 upgrade include a corrected Total Rewards/Last Rewards display in the staking section to enable the users to see accurate and timely data. 
With the latest Lace upgrade, users can now rest assured the error that would occur by displaying No Funds in the staking section is addressed for good. The Lace team has also improved the display of long staking pool names among other notable changes.
<h3>Market Impact on ADA Price Action</h3>
The Lace 1.7 upgrade is a major step towards enabling Cardano decentralization and the mainstream adoption of ADA web3 products. Notably, the total ADA stake in this report is about 22.98 billion through 3,117 staking pools, of which 10.04 million ADA have been distributed in rewards. 
As a result, ADA price is preparing to rally exponentially in the coming quarters after a successful breakout from the 2022 crypto bear market. According to our latest market data, ADA price exchanged around 38 cents on Thursday, up over 35 percent in the past four weeks.Crypto News Flash does not endorse and is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy, quality, advertising, products, or other materials on this page. Readers should do their own research before taking any actions related to cryptocurrencies. Crypto News Flash is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services mentioned.
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