Cardano founder, Charles Hoskinson, provided updates on potential partnerships with Ripple, integration with Chainlink, and bridging Bitcoin into the Cardano ecosystem.
Hoskinson mentioned ongoing talks between Cardano's Midnight team and Ripple, aiming to incorporate Ripple's infrastructure into the privacy-focused sidechain, Midnight. He also highlighted Cardano's smart contract language, Marlowe, as a potential asset for Ripple developers.
Regarding Chainlink integration, Hoskinson mentioned a prior agreement that did not fully materialize but expressed intentions to revisit discussions. He emphasized Cardano's interest in oracles and alternative options.
Hoskinson outlined plans to integrate Bitcoin into Cardano's ecosystem, with multiple teams exploring trustless bridging solutions focused on security, formal methods, and cryptography. The goal is to unveil a reliable design by Bitcoin 2025 in May 2025.