Cardano has announced a major step forward in the DeFi side of things. The blockchain platform is enabling stablecoin staking via a new protocol called Minataur.
The news was shared by Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano’s parent company, IOHK. Stablecoin staking will provide users with a good way to earn yield within Cardano with a low-volatility crypto.
BREAKING NEWS:
CARDANO TO LAUNCH STABLECOIN STAKING VIA MINATAUR
Could this be the safest way to earn on… pic.twitter.com/dt2slurxf6
— Mintern (@MinswapIntern) April 24, 2025
Volatility is one of the biggest problems with staking altcoins. However, such risks are minimized with stablecoins since their price is fixed. Enabling stablecoin staking is another milestone in Cardano’s growth.
What are the benefits?
Minataur, a project designed to provide Cardano users with a secure way to earn yield, will power the staking feature. The project will now play a huge role within Cardano’s ecosystem. But the announcement is not only favorable to Minataur. Instead, it profits the entire Cardano ecosystem, especially the DeFi side of things.
As earlier stated, staking assets like $ADA, Cardano’s native token, comes with volatility risks. These coins are subject to quick changes in price. But stablecoin staking will enable users to earn passive income without being concerned about market swings. This would be specifically beneficial to risk-averse inventors and institutional players.
There are no clear details on Minataur’s low-volatility structure. However, experts predict that it would feature automated liquidity management and strong collateral mechanisms. These would ensure it stays sustainable for the long term and is easily integrated with Cardano’s ecosystem.
Cardano surpasses Ethereum.
Although Cardano has been criticized for its lack of fast-paced progress compared to others, the project’s long-term bet is finally paying off. Cardano recently surpassed Ethereum in yearly core developer activity, according to data from Cryptometheus.
JUST IN: Cardano just surpassed #Ethereum to claim the top spot in yearly core developer activity, per Cryptometheus, proving it’s not just growing, it’s leading. $ADA #Cardano pic.twitter.com/nhPFqZ4wNS
— Crispy (@Crispy_Craps) April 29, 2025
This achievement solidifies Cardano’s position as a leading player in blockchain development. It also proves that Cardano is actively shaping the future of blockchain.
Hoskinson sees a new price range for $ADA.
These developments have inspired Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder, to see new price frontiers for $ADA. In a recent livestream, the American entrepreneur told his followers that $ADA could surpass $3.5 and even $10 once it completes its roadmap.
Hoskinson’s price target would mean a big jump of up to 1,300% for ADA. However, he stressed that hitting those numbers is not up to technology alone. The future of Cardano also depends on strong funding and the support of its community.
He explained that while the first set of scaling goals is done, more complex upgrades like Leios are still in the works. Without enough funding, IOG may have to step back after Leios is launched.
$ADA is currently trading at a key zone of $0.6977 at the time of this writing.
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