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As 2025 looms large, Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson has set the stage for a transformative year for the blockchain ecosystem. In a post on 31st Dec, shared on Hoskinson’s X (formerly Twitter) account. Hoskinson unveiled major focus areas that will define Input Output Global’s (IOG) strategy in the coming year. The highlight? A laser focus on Bitcoin DeFi, Midnight Network, Partnerchains, and dApp upgrades, signaling bold moves as Cardano aims to make its mark in a highly competitive blockchain space. Bitcoin DeFi: Cardano’s Bold Move In what can only be described as a surprise to some, Hoskinson revealed that one of Cardano’s primary focuses for 2025 will be the exploration and integration of Bitcoin DeFi. For a network long associated with Ethereum-like smart contract functionality, Cardano’s shift towards Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) is ambitious. The crypto community’s eyes are now trained on Cardano. They’re wondering how the network will approach the DeFi boom while tethering itself to the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. – Advertisement – The focus on Bitcoin comes as part of an effort to position Cardano in a rapidly changing market. This happens as Bitcoin’s influence on the DeFi sector is becoming undeniable. In recent months, there has been growing interest in bringing Bitcoin’s liquidity and security features into the DeFi space. Cardano appears ready to seize the opportunity. While Hoskinson’s announcement didn’t dive deep into specifics, the community is eager for more updates. Bitcoin’s dominance in the crypto market is hovering around 45% of the total market cap (as of late 2024). Any major movement in Bitcoin DeFi could have profound implications on the broader DeFi ecosystem. Midnight Network and Partnerchains: Pushing for Privacy and Partnerships Hoskinson also doubled down on Cardano’s commitment to privacy and scalability, with a major emphasis on its Midnight Network.…

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