$ADA Consensus Algorithm: Uses the Ouroboros Proof of Stake protocol, which is the first academically proposed POS algorithm that has been adopted by the industry and can be proven to be secure and robust, excelling in scalability, sustainability, and security.

• Layered Design: Divides the blockchain into two levels: the settlement layer and the computation layer. The settlement layer is used for the circulation of ADA tokens and user transactions, where transactions are anonymous and serve as the foundation for payments and settlements; the computation layer supports functions such as smart contracts, identity authentication, and message communication, facilitating developers to create Dapps.

• Programming Language: The primary programming language is Plutus, a variant of Haskell, which better protects users' assets and sensitive data, making the network more secure and robust. However, the language's difficulty may hinder platform development.

Team and Community

• Development Team: Supported by three organizations: IOHK, the Cardano Foundation, and Emurgo. IOHK is a blockchain research and development company responsible for technical research and development; the Cardano Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to ecosystem expansion and core development; Emurgo is a venture capital firm based in Japan.

• Community Ecosystem: Cardano recently completed the Vasil hard fork upgrade, significantly enhancing smart contract functionality, with substantial improvements in scalability and energy efficiency. More than 100 high-quality projects have launched on the Cardano mainnet, covering various sectors such as finance, gaming, and social networking, forming a vibrant ecosystem.