$ADA Main Features of Cardano (ADA):

Third Generation Blockchain: More efficient and sustainable compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Proof of Stake (PoS): Utilizes the Ouroboros protocol, which consumes less energy than Proof of Work.

Smart Contracts: Supports decentralized applications (dApps) since the Alonzo upgrade in 2021.

Academic Team: Cardano has a strong scientific foundation, with peer-reviewed articles before implementing new technologies.

Scalability and Sustainability: Aims to solve the issues of slowness and high energy consumption of other blockchains.