Cardano utilizes Polkadot tech stack for partner chains
According to a Nov. 6 post on X, Cardano has chosen to use Substrate, the foundation of the Polkadot SDK, to build its partner chain project. This decision is said to come after four years of research, culminating in Cardano selecting Polkadot’s SDK, formerly Substrate, as the ideal choice due to its modular and flexible design. A self-sovereign blockchain A leading developer of Cardano, IOG goes on to describe Substrate as a “proven open-source modular framework” and will contribute a set of composable pallets to broaden its overall reach.” 1/ Cardano will use Substrate, the foundation of the Polkadot SDK, to build out its “partner chain” project — showcasing Substrate's potential to expand across Web3, and its ease of use for other chains and ecosystems ️ — Polkadot (@Polkadot) November 6, 2023 As stated by community member Goku, Midnight is likely the first adopter of these partner chain s, with a CEO who has roots back from Parity Tech. ...