Cardano’s Next Big Breakthrough? Why ADA Could Explode After Ground‑Breaking Upgrades, ETFs and Cross‑Chain Partnerships (Oct 5 2025)
Key Facts (as of 5 October 2025) What Is Cardano? Cardano is a third‑generation blockchain designed to be scalable, sustainable and interoperable. Created in 2017 by Ethereum co‑founder Charles Hoskinson, Cardano uses a proof‑of‑stake (PoS) consensus called Ouroboros. Instead of emphasising speed at all costs, Cardano embraces academic peer review and formal methods to ensure safety. Its ADA token powers transactions, staking and governance. Smart contracts run via the Plutus platform, while native tokens can be minted without additional layers. Market Performance and Investor Interest Price, Capitalisation and Volume October 2025 finds ADA in the middle of a consolidation. On 5 Oct 2025, YCharts recorded ADA at