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Cardano’s native token, $ADA, has become a key player in the crypto market thanks to its unique scientific approach and eco-friendly proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism. Unlike many cryptocurrencies that launch quickly and iterate later, Cardano takes a research-first path, ensuring upgrades are peer-reviewed and built for long-term sustainability. $ADA is used for staking, governance, and transaction fees within the Cardano ecosystem. As smart contract capabilities grow through the Alonzo and upcoming Basho and Voltaire phases, Cardano aims to compete with Ethereum in DeFi, NFTs, and real-world applications. Despite critics citing slow development, long-term investors remain confident in $ADA’s vision for secure, decentralized global infrastructure with low energy usage.