### ๐ WHAT IS CARDANO ($ADA) AND WHY IS IT DIFFERENT?
Key fundamentals you need to know:
- Created by scientists: Founded by Charles Hoskinson (co-founder of Ethereum), with peer-reviewed academic research.
- Revolutionary technology:
- Ouroboros: First mathematically proven PoS protocol (99% more efficient than PoW).
- Capacity for 1M TPS with Hydra (Layer 2 solution).
- Real backing:
- Partnerships with governments of Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Georgia for digital identity systems.