Charles Hoskinson Debunks Rumors of Cardano Hydra Abandonment
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has dismissed rumors that Cardano Hydra, the network’s scaling protocol, has been abandoned. He referred to the claims as Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD), stating that the team is currently more productive and motivated than ever. Hoskinson emphasized the strong community engagement within the Cardano ecosystem and hinted at upcoming enhancements to the protocol in the form of new papers.
Cardano Hydra Continues to Evolve
Hoskinson addressed videos circulating about the alleged abandonment of Cardano Hydra, emphasizing that they were based on misinformation. He stated that false information about Hydra has been circulated before and he has always defended the protocol. Last year, misconceptions arose regarding Hydra’s transaction speed capabilities. In response, Hoskinson shared a TPS chart demonstrating Cardano’s throughput capability and highlighted that Hydra’s purpose has evolved over time.
Upgrades to Cardano Hydra
The developer team behind Cardano Hydra has consistently implemented upgrades to improve the protocol and ensure smooth functionality. Shortly after its launch on the mainnet, the specification of the protocol was updated to align with off-chain protocol changes. Additionally, an upgrade to GHC 9.2.7 improved compiling times and Plutus scripts became slightly smaller.
A significant update was the release of version 0.12.0 of Cardano Hydra, which remained compatible with Cardano Node version 8.1.2 and the Mithril protocol developed by Input Output Global (IOG). The team is currently working on version 0.15.0, indicating ongoing progress in the development of Hydra.
The team also addressed issues related to smoke tests and website publishing workflows, further demonstrating their commitment to the protocol’s development and maintenance.
Conclusion
Charles Hoskinson has refuted rumors of Cardano Hydra’s abandonment, highlighting the team’s productivity and motivation. He emphasized the strong community engagement within the Cardano ecosystem and hinted at upcoming enhancements to the protocol through the release of new papers. The developer team behind Cardano Hydra has consistently implemented upgrades, ensuring the protocol’s scalability and functionality. With ongoing progress in the development of version 0.15.0, it is clear that Hydra is far from abandoned and will continue to evolve.
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