Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, recently discussed the idea of Cardano teaming up with Bitcoin Cash, highlighting the potential benefits this partnership could bring to Bitcoin Cash in surpassing other networks like Bitcoin.

Understanding the Significance of Cardano's Potential Partnership with Bitcoin Cash

Hoskinson initiated a "hypothetical poll" on his X platform, seeking input from followers on the idea of Bitcoin Cash becoming a Cardano "partnerchain." He emphasized that this collaboration would enhance Bitcoin Cash with advanced features like "Useful Proof of Work Leios, NiPoPoWs, and Ergo tech."

He also expressed confidence that this partnership could elevate Bitcoin Cash to become the "fastest and most efficient proof of work chain ever developed." With over 13,000 participants voting in the poll, 67.7% showed support for the partnership. Ben Scherrey, the founder and CTO of blockchain firm Biggest Lab, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the shared characteristics between the two chains.

Scherrey pointed out the natural synergy between the chains due to their common UTXO model, enabling high scalability and decentralization. Notably, Bitcoin Cash already boasts advantages over Bitcoin in terms of speed, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.

Hoskinson's vision of enhancing Bitcoin Cash with PoW Leios and Ergo tech could lead to faster transaction processing and improved smart contract functionality. However, the idea of integrating Bitcoin Cash as a Cardano "partnerchain" raises questions due to their differing consensus mechanisms.

Cardano's Upcoming Major Upgrades

Cardano is gearing up for two significant upgrades, starting with the Chang hard fork scheduled for this quarter. This transition aims to foster decentralized governance within the blockchain, shifting towards a community-driven governance model. This shift could potentially address criticisms of Hoskinson hindering the network's progress, paving the way for positive changes.

Tom Dunleavy, Partner and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at MV Capital, previously criticized Hoskinson as a "megalomaniac" resistant to adapting to the ecosystem. With increased community control, Cardano may undergo transformations that align it better with the evolving ecosystem.

The second upgrade involves the introduction of the Ouroboros Leios protocol later this year, expected to enhance Cardano's scalability and efficiency. Hoskinson views this development as a significant stride towards resolving the blockchain trilemma of security, scalability, and decentralization.