Hoskinson Warns Cardano's Success Depends on Embracing Ecosystem Projects

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has urged the community to embrace projects like Midnight and other major ecosystem initiatives, arguing that the blockchain's long-term success depends on the applications built on its infrastructure.

Hoskinson made his remarks during a recent livestream titled 'Devs versus Builders,' where he addressed criticism surrounding Midnight. He stressed that the privacy-focused blockchain should not be viewed as a competitor or separate venture, but rather a major project within the broader Cardano ecosystem.

Hoskinson emphasized that Cardano's purpose extends beyond serving as a smart contract platform or facilitating ADA transactions. He argued that the network creates greater value when developers use its infrastructure to build applications that attract real users, customers, and economic activity.

Hoskinson also called on the Cardano Foundation to publicly support Midnight and give greater visibility to its developments, suggesting that this imbalance in public messaging could be hindering the project's growth. He questioned why negative developments surrounding Midnight tend to attract attention while positive milestones receive less visibility.