$ADA nd of the Cardano protocol, a 3rd generation PoS blockchain, created based on scientific research. Developed in Haskell, it focuses on security, scalability, and sustainability. Its smart contract platform aims for robust enterprise DApps. Cardano adopts on-chain governance (CIP-1694) and a sustainable treasury system. Fully open-source, it seeks to offer globally accessible financial services, especially to those without access.