Name: Cardano
Brand: Binance
Price: 0.27 USD
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Price of Cardano Today

The live price of Cardano is $0.26733 per (ADA / USD) with a current market cap of $9.64B USD. 24-hour trading volume is $471.28M USD. ADA to USD price is updated in real-time. Cardano is +4.94% in the last 24 hours with a circulating supply of 36.06B.

ADA Price History USD

Date Comparison	Amount Change	% Change
Today	$0.012572	+4.94%
30 Days	$-0.124726	-31.81%
60 Days	$-0.134918	-33.54%
90 Days	$-0.245177	-47.84%

Cardano Chart Performance

24h Low & High

Low: $0.251421

High: $0.268962

The highest and lowest price paid for this asset in 24 hours.

All Time High

$3.099186

The highest price paid for this asset since it was launched or listed.

Price Change (1h)

+0.19%

The percentage change in price for this asset compared to 1 hour ago.

Price Change (24h)

+4.94%

The percentage change in price for this asset compared to 24 hours ago.

Price Change (7d)

-1.85%

The percentage change in price for this asset compared to 7 days ago.

24h Low & High

Low: $0.251421

High: $0.268962

All Time High

$3.099186

Price Change (1h)

+0.19%

Price Change (24h)

+4.94%

Price Change (7d)

-1.85%

What Is Cardano (ADA)?

Cardano is a third-generation proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain designed to offer scalability, security, and sustainability through peer-reviewed research and evidence-based development.

Cardano's history began with Charles Hoskinson, a mathematician and entrepreneur who co-founded Ethereum. In 2014, Hoskinson left after vision differences concerning the future of Ethereum. He wanted to build a blockchain platform that would address scalability, security, and sustainability challenges of existing systems. And so, IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong), a technology company dedicated to working on blockchain, was formed in 2015.

Gradually, Cardano has introduced several significant innovations:

Hydra – a Layer-2 scaling solution that supports thousands of transactions per second.
Mithril – improves node synchronization and network efficiency in general.
EVM-compatible sidechain – boosts interoperability and allows developers to run Ethereum smart contracts on Cardano.

The native currency, ADA, is the fuel of the Cardano blockchain and the growing world of applications and services that depend on it. Apart from transacting to pay for transaction fees, staking for network security, and voting in on-chain governance to decide the future of the platform, it also enables smart contract calls, decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, NFT marketplaces, and other services, making it a multi-purpose asset for Cardano blockchain users.

Cardano's Governance: Chang & Plomin Hard Forks

In 2025, Cardano embarked on the Voltaire era with the Chang hard fork, which implemented on-chain governance and the ability of ADA holders to vote on proposals, protocol upgrades, and funding initiatives.

Later on, the Plomin hard fork ratified the Cardano Constitution and included governance rules with treasury mechanisms, marking a significant milestone toward complete decentralization and community-led development.

Brave Wallet officially onboarded Cardano (ADA) so over 80 million users could store, exchange, and stake ADA natively from the privacy-focused browser. The feature also supports on-chain governance, so users can vote on proposals and utilize Cardano dApps without the need for external wallets. The integration is an important milestone for Cardano's 2025 roadmap to boost its Web3 adoption.

ADA is listed on Binance for trade and purchase. The current price of ADA is available and updated in real-time on Binance.

People Also Ask: Other Questions About Cardano

What is $ADA?

ADA is the native cryptocurrency of the Cardano blockchain, designed to power its ecosystem. It is used for various purposes, including paying transaction fees, staking to secure the network, participating in governance, interacting with smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), and accessing services like DeFi protocols and NFT marketplaces.

What Affects the Price of ADA?

The price of Cardano (ADA) is influenced by network upgrades like Chang, Plomin, and Hydra, along with growing DeFi, NFT, and dApp adoption. Market demand, staking activity, regulatory developments, and overall crypto market trends also play a significant role in ADA’s price movements.

How to Buy Cardano (ADA)?

ADA can be purchased directly from Binance using a debit or credit card. It can also be traded for other cryptocurrencies on the Binance exchange. Live ADA price is updated in real-time on Binance. For additional instructions and information read our How to Buy Cardano (ADA) Guide.

What is $ADA Used For?

ADA is primarily used to pay transaction fees on the Cardano network, incentivizing users and preventing spam. It also powers the network's proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, allowing holders to stake their coins, secure the network, and earn rewards. Additionally, ADA enables participation in Cardano’s on-chain governance, where holders can vote on proposals and influence the platform's future development. Beyond these core functions, ADA is used in smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, NFT marketplaces, and to access various services within the Cardano ecosystem.

How Does Cardano Work?

Cardano operates as a blockchain platform designed for security, scalability, and innovation. It allows users to stake ADA, its native cryptocurrency, to help secure the network while earning rewards. The platform features a two-layer architecture, separating transaction processing and smart contract functionality for greater efficiency and flexibility. Cardano uses the Ouroboros consensus protocol, a proof-of-stake mechanism, to ensure fair and secure block production. Additionally, it supports the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), empowering developers to build on its infrastructure. Community governance is another cornerstone, enabling ADA holders to participate in decision-making through voting. These features collectively make Cardano a powerful and scalable platform with the potential to transform multiple industries.

Who is the Founder of Cardano?

The founder of Cardano is Charles Hoskinson, a mathematician and entrepreneur who was also one of the co-founders of Ethereum. He envisioned Cardano as a blockchain platform focused on scalability, security, and sustainability, and established IOHK (Input Output Hong Kong) in 2015 to develop the project.

How Many ADA Tokens Are in Circulation?

Cardano has a maximum supply of 45 billion ADA tokens and the circulating supply stands at 35.39B ADA.

How Does Network Consensus and Validation Work On Cardano?

Cardano’s Ouroboros Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system ensures efficient and secure network consensus. Time is divided into epochs (5 days) and slots (1 second), with slot leaders randomly selected based on their staked ADA to create new transaction blocks. ADA holders can delegate their coins to stake pools, which are chosen as slot leaders proportionally to their delegated stake and rewarded in ADA. Ouroboros prioritizes energy efficiency and uses chain selection to maintain consensus, avoiding the high energy costs of Proof-of-Work systems like Bitcoin.

How Much Will Cardano (ADA) Be Worth in Future?

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