#Cardano Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has shared a detailed vision for the blockchain’s future, signaling that 2026 could become a decisive year for the ecosystem, provided its leadership factions resolve long-standing coordination issues.

Speaking during a Dec. 1 livestream, Hoskinson admitted that internal power struggles have slowed Cardano’s momentum but said the platform is finally positioned to accelerate.

For years, Input Output (IO) held the dominant role in Cardano’s governance. The company controlled three of the eight genesis keys, giving it the deciding vote over protocol upgrades and ADA reserves.

That changed in November 2024 with the implementation of CIP-1694, which burned the genesis keys and shifted governance authority to the broader community.

The IOHK founder compared the new system to the legislative and judicial branches of government, though he noted Cardano still lacks a practical executive function.