The Cardano Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the development and dissemination of the decentralized blockchain platform “Cardano (Cardano).” Based in Switzerland, its main activities are promoting technological innovation, collaborating with regulators, and developing an ecosystem for businesses and developers. Cardano is designed as a third-generation blockchain with an emphasis on sustainability and scalability, and uses a unique proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism “Ouroboros.” The Foundation is also focusing on community growth and strengthening governance, and aims to realize a highly transparent decentralized society.
