$ADA $ADA (Cardano’s native token) 🔍

$ADA powers the Cardano blockchain, used for staking, transaction fees, and governance. It’s named after Ada Lovelace, a 19th-century mathematician considered the first computer programmer.

🔹 Pros:

Eco-friendly Proof-of-Stake (PoS)

Built on peer-reviewed academic research

Active development and long-term vision (smart contracts, DeFi, identity solutions)

🔹 Cons:

Slow rollout of features

Still lacks mass DeFi adoption compared to Ethereum/Solana

Price often seen as underperforming during bull runs.