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Cardano is a layer-1 blockchain launched in 2017 by IOHK (now Input Output), using the peer-reviewed Ouroboros Proof-of-Stake protocol emphasizing academic rigor, formal verification, and sustainability. Governed by the Cardano Foundation, headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, the network supports a growing ecosystem of DeFi and identity applications, with total value locked around $350 million.