The Cardano community recently delved into the origins of the prominent cryptocurrency project, sparking discussions on social media platform X. A user raised a query regarding Charles Hoskinson, one of the founders of Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), and his involvement in the initial coding of Cardano. Hoskinson's response added intrigue to the conversation.

Hoskinson provided insights into the early stages of Cardano's development, highlighting his significant role in shaping the project's original architecture and research agenda. He also revealed his involvement as the product manager for crucial components like Daedalus, the official Cardano wallet, and the Ada Voucher Vending Machine. While Hoskinson played a pivotal role in conceptualization and management, he clarified that he wasn't a professional engineer, and none of his directly related code made it into the project's production phase.

"I designed the original architecture and research agenda and was also the first product manager for Daedalus and Ada Voucher Vending Machine. I'm not a professional engineer, so none of the code around these things directly connected to me ended up in production," he explained.

The discussion around Cardano's origin story provided an opportunity for community members to reconnect with the project's roots and reaffirm their commitment to its ongoing development and success.

In a separate development, Hoskinson called for a "WiFi or Bluetooth moment" in the digital asset industry during a recent interview. He stressed the importance of building specific standards to enhance interoperability, allowing seamless information flow between digital currency and traditional financial institutions. Hoskinson emphasized the need for standards that would enable easy movement of information and value across different systems, including cryptocurrencies and regular bank accounts.