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Story: Cardano’s DeFi Struggles Deepen as Hoskinson Blames Coordination Over Technology

By Maheen Hernandez

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The Real Problem: Coordination, Not Code. In a recent discussion, Charles Hoskinson made it clear that Cardano’s DeFi challenges are not…

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Cardano’s TVL: Small Numbers, Big Potential. Cardano’s total value locked currently hovers around $271 million, a fraction of what other…

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Bridging the Gap: Bitcoin and RealFi. Hoskinson’s new plan to address the DeFi stagnation involves expanding Cardano’s scope beyond its…

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The User Dilemma. Hoskinson’s frustration stems from the gap between Cardano’s potential and its actual use.

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Technical Strength Remains Intact. From a technical standpoint, Cardano remains among the most secure and scalable blockchains.

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ADA’s Market Outlook. As of early November 2025, ADA trades around $0.60, well below its previous highs.

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The Road Ahead. Cardano’s future in DeFi depends on one key shift — from passive holding to active participation.

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Cardano, one of the most innovative blockchain networks in the crypto space, is facing a new kind of problem — not technical failure, but human coordination.

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In a recent discussion, Charles Hoskinson made it clear that Cardano’s DeFi challenges are not rooted in technological shortcomings. “It’s not a technology problem.

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In simple terms, Hoskinson argues that while Cardano’s infrastructure is robust, the community isn’t using it effectively. The network has more than 1.

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Unlike Ethereum or Solana — where DeFi has become a thriving ecosystem with billions in total value locked (TVL) — Cardano’s on-chain financial activity remains subdued.

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Yet the low TVL doesn’t mean developers have abandoned the network. In fact, Cardano continues to rank among the top blockchains for development activity.

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The question then becomes: if the developers are active, why aren’t users following?

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The long-term vision is to link Cardano liquidity with Bitcoin and even fiat-based credit systems.

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If successful, this approach might transform Cardano from a passive staking network into an active financial hub.

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