As the highly anticipated Chang hard fork nears, Cardano (ADA) is garnering increased attention and support from Hollywood star Martin Lawrence.

Best known for his roles in the “Bad Boys” films, Lawrence has shown growing enthusiasm for Cardano. In a recent social media post, he voiced his support for the platform’s ecosystem, strengthening his endorsement of the cryptocurrency.

**Cardano’s Celebrity Connection**

On June 23, Lawrence shared a video on social media featuring the Cardano song and the platform’s founder, Charles Hoskinson. The post, tagged with project-related hashtags, quickly gained traction, amassing nearly 130,000 views on X (formerly Twitter). Hoskinson responded positively with a “respect” meme.

Lawrence’s connection with Cardano and Hoskinson dates back to 2021-2022, when they discussed non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Twitter. This interaction in June 2022 followed endorsements from other celebrities like rapper Snoop Dogg and singer Gene Simmons of Kiss, who have also invested in ADA. Additionally, “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot has supported Cardano through her investment in AdaSwap, an NFT platform featuring collections from artists including Lawrence. Lawrence now ranks among the top seven “most influential” ADA creators.

**A Decade in the Making**

Amid Lawrence’s support, Cardano is preparing for the significant Chang hard fork. Announced in late 2022, the long-awaited software update, Cardano Node 9.0, is set to launch this month. Charles Hoskinson described the Chang Hard Fork as a milestone for Cardano and the blockchain industry:

“Cardano will be a decentralized civilization spanning the entire world with millions of residents. We’ll have the most advanced blockchain governance system, annual budgets, a treasury, and the wisdom of our entire community to guide us. It’s been nearly ten years for some of us on this remarkable journey. I can’t believe that in a single decade, we built a nation. I’m proud of all of you. Cardano gives me hope for our industry and the world. Let’s spend the next decade making a big dent in the universe.”

As of now, ADA is trading at $0.39, reflecting a 4% price recovery over the past 24 hours, after retreating from an annual high of $0.81 reached in March.