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- Hoskinson says his legacy depends on Cardano beating Ethereum.
- ADA leads Ethereum in developer activity, but ETH dominates ETFs.
- The battle for Layer-1 supremacy is intensifying in 2025.
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The long-standing rivalry between Cardano (ADA) and Ethereum (ETH) is heating up once again, with Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson declaring that his legacy depends on winning this blockchain battle. In a recent video shared on X, Hoskinson emphasized that Cardano must surpass Ethereum to secure its place as a leading Layer-1 network.
Hoskinson’s High-Stakes Commitment
Hoskinson made it clear that his reputation, brand, and future are tied to Cardano’s success. While acknowledging the project’s early struggles—such as limited developer engagement and slow smart contract deployment—he highlighted recent upgrades like the Midnight protocol and Lace Wallet, which aim to strengthen Cardano’s developer ecosystem.
The Cardano community remains optimistic, with many believing ADA has the potential to overtake Ethereum. Interestingly, data from Coinspeaker earlier this year showed Cardano leading Ethereum in core developer activity, logging over 21,400 GitHub commits compared to Ethereum’s 20,900.
Ethereum’s ETF Edge and Institutional Backing
Ethereum, however, remains a formidable rival. Its ecosystem has been buoyed by the success of spot Ethereum ETFs, which attracted $1.83 billion in inflows by late August—over 10 times more than Bitcoin’s ETF inflows during the same period. Institutional players like SharpLink and BitMine further reinforced ETH’s position, with holdings exceeding hundreds of thousands of ETH each.
This institutional adoption, coupled with a robust treasury reserve status, continues to strengthen Ethereum’s market dominance, even as ADA gains momentum.
Market Performance and the Road Ahead
At press time, Cardano trades at $0.8352, up 1.04% in 24 hours, while Ethereum sits at $4,470.76, gaining 0.23%. Despite Ethereum’s larger market capitalization of $539.56 billion, Cardano’s recent activity shows it can compete on both technical and community fronts.
Hoskinson’s bold claim sets the stage for an intense competition. Whether ADA can truly surpass ETH will depend on developer adoption, treasury support, and continued innovation in the coming years.
Also Read: Charles Hoskinson Confirms Talks: USD1 Stablecoin & Chainlink Coming to Cardano?
The Cardano vs Ethereum rivalry is more than a battle of blockchains—it is a test of legacies, institutional trust, and developer commitment. With Hoskinson placing his reputation on the line, the crypto world will be closely watching whether ADA can rewrite the narrative and challenge Ethereum’s dominance.
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