According to U.Today, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has recently addressed misconceptions about his stance on Bitcoin, capturing the attention of the cryptocurrency community. In a post on X, Hoskinson emphasized his long-standing involvement and support for Bitcoin, countering claims that his recent political views suggest animosity towards the cryptocurrency. He highlighted his foundational role in Bitcoin education, dating back to 2013, and expressed his frustration with certain Bitcoin maximalists who criticize him for creating an altcoin.
Hoskinson's message was a response to an X user who implied that his political stance might be interpreted as anti-Bitcoin. He clarified his position, stating, "Love Bitcoin, grew up with Bitcoin, and founded the Bitcoin education project back in 2013." He further expressed his disdain for the divisive attitudes of some Bitcoin maximalists, saying, "Hate the Maxis who say I should be in prison for making an altcoin." Despite his significant contributions to the development of Cardano, Hoskinson's early involvement with Bitcoin and his efforts to educate others about it underscore his enduring respect for the pioneering cryptocurrency.
In related news, Romain Pellerin, the CTO of Cardano developer Input Output Global, has provided an update on the Babel fee mechanism. This innovative feature will allow transaction fees to be paid in coins other than ADA on the Cardano network, enhancing interoperability and user convenience. Pellerin introduced the concept of "validation zones," an on-chain mechanism that enables the bundling and validation of multiple related transactions, such as swap requests. This proposal aims to support more flexible intent settlement on Cardano, facilitating complex operations like atomic swaps. Additionally, new transaction fields for "requests" and "fulfillments" will allow users to express intents without immediate execution, further enhancing the network's functionality.
