Cardano (ADA)

Overview

Cardano (ADA) is the #19 cryptocurrency by market value. It's currently trading at $0.2105, -6.04% over the last 24 hours. It has a circulating supply of about 37,504,333,228 ADA, and trades 93% below its all-time high.

All-time high & low

ADA is currently about 93% below its all-time high of $3.09 (set 2021-09-01). Context for how far it has moved — not a signal about where it goes next.

What is Cardano?

Cardano is a blockchain platform built on academic research that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications while using significantly less energy than traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. What sets Cardano apart is its methodical, research-driven approach — every major feature is peer-reviewed by scientists and cryptographers before being added to the network. This careful process aims to create a more secure and stable foundation compared to platforms that prioritize speed over thorough testing. The platform's native cryptocurrency, ADA, is used to send money, pay transaction fees, and participate in network governance.

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Supply

About 37,504,333,228 ADA are in circulation out of a maximum supply of 45,000,000,000 — roughly 83% of all ADA that will ever exist.

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