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Charles Hoskinson is the co-founder of Cardano and the CEO, Founder of IOHK, the company that develops and maintains the Cardano blockchain.
Charles is also the co-founder of Ethereum. His contributions to Cardano include developing the blockchain, creating the Cardano Settlement Layer (CSL) protocol, and leading the development of the Cardano platform.
Background
Hoskinson was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and attended Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he studied analytic number theory. He later attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a master’s degree in mathematics. After graduating, he worked as a software engineer for several companies, including Metamagics and Involutions.
He is also a strong advocate for the use of blockchain technology in the public sector and has been involved in numerous projects to promote the use of blockchain in government and public services.
He believes that these technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way we do business and interact with each other. He has also stated that he believes that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology will eventually become mainstream and will be used in everyday life.
Creating the Cardano Blockchain
He created the Cardano blockchain by developing the Cardano Settlement Layer (CSL) protocol. The CSL protocol also allows for smart contracts and decentralized applications to be built on the Cardano blockchain. Additionally, Charles Hoskinson and the IOHK team have developed a number of tools and features to make the Cardano blockchain more user-friendly and secure.
The project was launched in September 2017 and is based on a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm called Ouroboros. Cardano is designed to be a third-generation blockchain platform that is more secure, scalable, and interoperable than existing blockchain networks. It is also designed to be more energy-efficient than other blockchains.
He is also a regular contributor to various publications, including Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.
Hoskinson has earned his wealth through his involvement in the development of Ethereum and Cardano. He is also an active investor in various blockchain-related projects. Currently he has a net worth of over $500 million.