#CardanoDebate The Cardano Debate revolves around its unique approach to blockchain development using peer-reviewed research and formal methods, setting it apart from rivals like Ethereum. Supporters praise Cardano’s layered architecture, sustainability model, and its environmentally friendly proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus. Critics argue that despite strong fundamentals, slow development, limited DeFi activity, and delayed smart contract adoption (via Alonzo upgrade) have hindered growth. The debate intensifies over whether Cardano’s academic rigor will eventually lead to dominance or if it will fall behind faster-moving blockchains. Its native token, ADA, remains among top cryptocurrencies, fueling both speculation and long-term investor interest.