What is the Cardano project? And why is it controversial?

Cardano is a blockchain project that operates on a Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism, launched in 2017 by "Charles Hoskinson", one of the former co-founders of Ethereum.

🔹 Cardano is characterized by its academic approach, as it is built on scientific research and peer reviews.

🔹 It aims to achieve scalability, security, and sustainability in the blockchain.

🔹 It supports smart contracts and enters the field of decentralized finance (DeFi) and social projects.