$ADA Cardano’s native token, $ADA, holds strong long-term potential despite short-term market fluctuations. With its energy-efficient Ouroboros consensus and growing ecosystem of DeFi, NFTs, and real-world applications, ADA positions itself as a sustainable blockchain alternative. The upcoming upgrades, including Hydra for scalability and increased interoperability, aim to address previous limitations. Institutional interest and government partnerships, particularly in education and identity projects, add credibility.