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Story: Cardano faces harsh reality as founder admits zero-day risks forever

By James Thorp

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“There Will Always Be Zero-Day Exploits”. According to Hoskinson, blockchain systems are ultimately powered by software, and software can…

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FBI Involvement Divides the Community. Hoskinson confirmed that the FBI had been informed about the incident, a decision that has stirred…

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Cardano Continued to Produce Blocks During the Split. While the event caused significant attention, the chain split did not halt the Cardano network.

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A “High-Integrity System” Despite Troubles. Hoskinson praised the developers and network contributors for responding rapidly to stabilize the…

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Market Reaction Remains Mild. Despite the dramatic nature of the incident, the market response to the chain split and…

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What the Incident Means for Cardano Going Forward. The chain split has opened broader discussion about blockchain security and management.

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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has spoken publicly about the recent chain split affecting the network, calling the incident an expected outcome of running highly complex…

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The November 21 chain split exposed a long-standing bug and created two temporary versions of the blockchain, drawing criticism and confusion across the community.

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According to Hoskinson, blockchain systems are ultimately powered by software, and software can never reach a state of full immunity against bugs or unanticipated scenarios.

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He noted that some blockchains experience disruptions early in their existence while others go years without a major issue.

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While acknowledging that mistakes and unexpected events can occur, he made it clear that malicious activity cannot become normalized within the ecosystem.

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The SPO responsible for triggering the years-old bug has already issued a public apology, though the long-term consequences of the legal inquiry remain uncertain.

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Hoskinson later highlighted that the engineering team resolved the issue quickly and efficiently, restoring chain unification without extended downtime.

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He characterized Cardano as a high-integrity network capable of enduring unexpected stress without collapsing or requiring centralized intervention.

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Despite the dramatic nature of the incident, the market response to the chain split and Hoskinson’s comments has been measured.

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