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Cardano plans to launch Ouroboros Leios, targeting a processing speed of between 1000 and 10000 transactions per second by 2026.
Bitcoin is set to be integrated into the decentralized finance (DeFi) system and the Midnight mainnet will launch next year.
The radical update for Chang's decentralized governance system via DReps will be introduced in September.
Cardano can build on the achievements of 2025 through planned updates and launches in 2026. The educational site 'Cardanians' has identified several motivating factors that could drive the expansion of the ecosystem next year.
The network achieved full decentralization after the radical 'Chang' update on September 1, which ushered in the Voltaire era. This update introduced a governance mechanism that allows ADA holders to elect decentralized representatives and determine the future direction of the blockchain.
Both Hydra and Midnight have made significant achievements.
Hydra version 1.0 was launched on the mainnet in October, enhancing the network's scalability capabilities. The layer 2 scaling solution surpassed one million transactions per second on the testnet during the Doom Game challenge a year ago. Hydra aims to improve the speed and efficiency of transactions for Cardano operations.
The Midnight sidechain launched its native token NIGHT during 2025, becoming a multi-billion dollar initiative that brought Cardano back into the spotlight in the cryptocurrency world. This privacy-focused sidechain is preparing for its mainnet launch in early 2026.
The Ouroboros Leios protocol represents the major upgrade to scale the network, scheduled to launch on the mainnet in 2026. The protocol aims to handle between 1000 and 10000 transactions per second while maintaining principles of security and decentralization. Most reports indicate that Leios aspires to achieve a higher goal of 10000 transactions per second.
The integration of Bitcoin DeFi could achieve another significant advance for Cardano in 2026. Its founder, Charles Hoskinson, emphasized the importance of this integration in enhancing the total value locked and increasing user engagement. Cardano users expect full integration and its benefits to be realized next year, despite the progress already made toward launching this sector.
The Midnight mainnet is scheduled to launch in early 2026, featuring privacy-centric capabilities and selective disclosure. Market observers expect these features to drive blockchain technology adoption across different chains, as institutions looking for full data disclosure requirements seek alternative options. The Midnight architecture could attract institutional users, thereby increasing activity on the Cardano network.
The combination of Leios’s scalability, Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (DeFi) features, and Midnight’s privacy capabilities enables Cardano to potentially scale across various use cases. These developments meet the needs of different market sectors, including high-throughput applications, access to Bitcoin liquidity, and institutional adoption interested in privacy.$POL
