Cardano (ADA) Hard Fork Surprisingly Welcomed by Polkadot (DOT)
2024-09-03

Cardano ADAUSD, one of the largest proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains, succesfully activated the Chang network upgrade. It facilitated the network's transition to self-governance and advanced its performance. Polkadot DOTUSD blockchain congratulated its rivals with a cryptic message.
Polkadot ADAUSD team congratulates Cardano ADAUSD on Chang, hints at Kusama (KSM)
The tam of Polkadot DOTUSD, a cross-network ecosystem of blockchains, welcomes the Cardano ADAUSD migration to the Voltaire era with a celebratory tweet.
Welcome to the world of on-chain governance!
ₑₓₚₑcₜ cₕₐₒₛ https://t.co/BJzoN0G5h2— Polkadot (@Polkadot) September 2, 2024
Polkadot DOTUSD representatives congratulated Cardano ADAUSD with the introduction of a 100% on-chain governance led by the ADA community.
Also, the Polkadot DOTUSD team attached an "Expect Chaos" motto, which is associated with Kusama (KSM), Polkadot's "sister chain" or "canary network."
As covered by U.Today previously, Cardano ADAUSD and Polkadot DOTUSD have been working together since Q4, 2023. Cardano ADAUSD was integrating Substrate, a Polkadot-associated framework.
Cardano developer Inout Output Global leveraged a set of composable Substrate components (known as "pallets") to unlock the potential of partner chains and ensure their interaction with each other.
ADA price fails to react on Chang activation
Cardano ADAUSD community members appreciated the warm welcome from Polkadot DOTUSD and are guessing whether it should be treated as a signal of potential collaboration.
As U.Today reported, Cardano ADAUSD finally activated its long-anticipated upgrade, Chang, on Sept. 1, 2024. Its name commemorates Phil Inje Chang, the late product manager at IOG.
The hard fork implemented Plutus v3 with new-gen cryptographic primitives, improved performance, enhanced contract efficiency and, most importantly, community governance.
At the same time, the Cardano ADAUSD price failed to stem its freefall. Last week, it lost over 10%, which makes it one of the worst performing major altcoins.