Cardano, the Layer 1 blockchain established by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, intends to incorporate elements from Polkadot, a competing Layer 1 chain also created by an Ethereum co-founder, Gavin Wood.
Cardano plans to utilize Polkadot’s Substrate framework for its forthcoming “partner chain” project, as announced by Input Output Global, the developers behind Cardano, in a post on November 3.
Cardano’s ADA token saw a 2.2% increase, reaching its highest point since July, while Polkadot’s DOT remained relatively stable, mirroring the performance of BTC and ETH, according to Coingecko.
Interconnected chains
Cardano envisions the creation of a global network of interconnected blockchains through its “partner chain” model.
The blog post stated, “Partner chains will transform the way new blockchains are launched and operated by merging modular blockchain technology with Cardano’s established security, liquidity, and reliability. This will position Cardano as the ultimate settlement layer and more.”
The partner chain model will enable independent chains to interact seamlessly, and Substrate’s modular structure and flexible design make it an ideal choice for various chain configurations.
This move signifies Cardano’s transition from a single blockchain concept to a network of multiple chains, each with its own distinct strengths and capabilities.
