Cardano Eras: Step-by-Step Development from Foundations to Full Decentralization! ⏳進化
The development of Cardano is divided into five main "Eras", each named after significant historical figures and focusing on a specific set of features:
Byron: Foundation phase, launch of the mainnet and wallets (Daedalus, Yoroi). Focus on ADA transactions.
Shelley: Decentralization. Implementation of the Ouroboros Proof-of-Stake mechanism, staking, and delegation of authority for stake pools.
Goguen: Smart Contracts. Implementation of smart contract features with the Plutus and Marlowe languages, allowing developers to create dApps.
Basho: Scalability. Focus on optimizing performance and increasing network throughput, including sidechains and Hydra.
Voltaire: Governance. Implementation of a governance system that will allow ADA holders to vote on proposals for network development and treasury fund allocation, making Cardano fully self-governing.
Each era builds on the previous one, leading Cardano to its ultimate goal — a fully decentralized and self-sustaining platform.