Charles Hoskinson Encourages Upgrading the RATS Node ๐
Samuel Leathers, IOG Core Tech Head of Product and co-owner of the RATS pool with Charles Hoskinson, announced the update of the Cardano (ADA) pool to a new version. This comes as a move to enhance the functionality and efficiency of the RATS pool for ADA staking.
โ Leathers and Hoskinson initiated the RATS pool three years ago for ADA staking
โ RATS pool allows Cardano users to delegate their ADA for staking purposes
โ The pool was named โRATSโ in honor of Hoskinson being referred to as the โKing of Ratsโ by the CEO of Blockstream, Adam Back
Enhancements to the RATS Cardano Pool ๐
The recent upgrade to the RATS pool involved updating it to Cardano-node 8.9.1. Additionally, the upgraded pool now boasts the ability to sign Mithril certificates and utilize the new P2P feature for bootstrap peers and peer sharing on Cardano relays.
โ Upgrade to Cardano-node 8.9.1 for improved performance
โ Now able to sign Mithril certificates and utilize the new P2P feature
โ Encouragement from Hoskinson to delegate ADA to the RATS pool for community engagement
Cardanoโs Future Upgrades ๐
In addition to the RATS pool upgrade, Charles Hoskinson has hinted at forthcoming upgrades to the Cardano protocol in the pipeline for the first half of the year. These upgrades aim to enhance the overall performance and functionality of the Cardano blockchain.
โ Hoskinson has teased two crucial milestones on the Cardano protocol
โ โXโ introduced a month ago to boost PoS network performance
โ Anticipation for the Chang Hardfork likely occurring in Q2, 2024
โ Hoskinson exploring applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on enhancing computational capabilities by 2030
Closing Thoughts on Cardanoโs Evolution ๐
As Cardano continues to evolve and implement upgrades for enhanced performance, the future of the blockchain platform looks promising. With a dedicated team led by Charles Hoskinson, Cardano is set to remain a key player in the blockchain space, driving innovations in staking, smart contracts, and more.
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โ [Charles Hoskinson Twitter](https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles)
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