Cardano’s Founder Laughs at DeFi Because it Has no Real Markets
In distinguishing real-world use versus speculative investing, IOG CEO Charles Hoskinson said he derides DeFi in its current state. The comments come as Cardano announced securing a contract with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education for a blockchain-based ID system. This accomplishment is part of Cardano’s pan-African strategy that intends to improve lives by providing new systems. […]
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