$ADA continues to hold the attention of investors despite the high competition in the smart contract sector. What sets Cardano apart from the rest? Firstly, it has a unique phased roadmap: from Byron to Voltaire, where each stage focuses on certain aspects - security, scalability, decentralization, governance. Secondly, the use of Haskell and formal methods gives the protocol a scientific rigor that most other blockchains cannot boast of.However, critics point out that ADA has limited DeFi adoption compared to Ethereum or Solana. But the situation is changing. New Cardano-based platforms, including DEXes and NFT marketplaces, are actively developing.

Will $ADA be able to reach a new level in the next bull cycle? Much depends on the activity of the community and further technological updates.