- Co-founder of Ethereum and Founder of Cardano received a prestigious award from the Canton and City of Zug today for his transformative impact on the city and global economy
- Input Output, a blockchain infrastructure research and engineering company, founded by Charles recently launched Midnight, a fourth generation blockchain network
ZUG, Switzerland, Oct. 2, 2024 – Input Output, the leading blockchain research and development company, today announced that its co-founder and CEO, Charles Hoskinson, has been recognised with an award at ETH10X in Zug, Switzerland. ETH10X is a celebratory event marking the 10th anniversary of the Ethereum Foundation and its key role in creating Crypto Valley, a global hub for blockchain innovation. He has been presented with a prestigious award from the Canton and City of Zug, along with the seven other co-founders of Ethereum.
Since his involvement with Ethereum, Hoskinson has continued to drive innovation in the blockchain industry by founding Input Output, a groundbreaking engineering and research firm that builds cryptocurrencies and blockchains. Input Output’s key project is Cardano, a third-generation blockchain platform that hosts the ADA cryptocurrency and is known for its focus on scalability, sustainability, and interoperability.
Charles Hoskinson, Co-Founder of Input Output, Ethereum, and Cardano, commented:
“It’s an incredible honour to be recognized at ETH10X alongside my fellow Ethereum founders. Crypto Valley has been a cornerstone for the global blockchain industry, and I am proud to have played a part in its origins. The innovation fostered here has not only created a thriving ecosystem for decentralised technologies but has also ushered in groundbreaking advancements that are shaping the future of finance and governance. Since those early days, I’ve been inspired to continue driving the industry forward, and that passion has led to the founding of Input Output with Jeremy Wood. Our mission has always been to push the boundaries of decentralisation, and with projects like Cardano and Midnight, we are leading the way in building more secure, inclusive, and scalable financial systems that can empower people around the world.”
Input Output recently unveiled details for its upcoming fourth generation blockchain platform, Midnight, which will allow users to put confidential and public information on-chain, empowering selective disclosure and addressing critical issues such as privacy, identity, and interoperability. Other projects from Input Output include the recent release of the Chang hard fork on 1st September that launched the age of Voltaire for Cardano by implementing CIP-1694.
ETH10X brings together key figures in the blockchain space to commemorate a decade of Ethereum and Crypto Valley’s development. Hoskinson’s recognition at this event underscores his continued leadership in the blockchain industry, as he and Input Output remain at the forefront of blockchain-driven financial innovation.
About Input Output
Founded in 2015 by Charles Hoskinson and Jeremy Wood, Input Output is one of the world’s leading blockchain infrastructure research and engineering companies. Fully decentralised remote working organisation committed to the highest principles of academic rigor and evidence-based software development. The company builds high-assurance blockchain infrastructure solutions for the public, private sector, and government clients. It is also the driving force behind the decentralised and smart contract platform, Cardano, as well as the upcoming Midnight blockchain. For more information please visit the website here.
Georgia Hanias
Head of PR, Input Output
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