- Cardano‘s founder has a history of making provocative statements.
- A recent psychedelic experience has influenced Charles Hoskinson‘s worldview.
- Hoskinson extends a peace offering to the Solana community.
Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson has built a reputation as an outspoken leader. His divisive remarks sometimes stir tensions among rival blockchain communities. From XRP to Ethereum, few chains have escaped his sharp critiques, fueling crypto tribalism.
However, a surprising shift in tone has caught many off guard. After undergoing ketamine therapy, Hoskinson has reemerged as a champion of blockchain unity, urging collaboration over conflict.
Cardano Founder Apologises to the Solana Community
Hoskinson’s recent ketamine therapy appears to have triggered a profound shift in his outlook. Last week, the Cardano founder apologized to the XRP community for his inflammatory 2022 remarks about their SEC lawsuit, signaling a notable step toward personal transformation.
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This incident wasn’t a one-off. During a recent AMA, Hoskinson quickly shut down a viewer’s comment, stating, “F*CK SOLANA,” replying, “You can’t say that anymore, guys. We’ve got to get together.”
Hoskinson admitted to being “unnecessarily harsh” toward Solana in the past, which may have stoked tribalism. But he apologized for his actions. A standout example was his viral meme, which compared Solana’s network outages to blowing on a Nintendo cartridge to make it work again.
Taking it a step further, Hoskinson even floated the idea of attending a Solana conference next year while inviting Solana’s community to Rare Evo, set for August 2025 in Las Vegas.
Hoskinson Trips Out
Hoskinson credits his transformation to a profound experience during ketamine therapy, where he described being in the body of a wolf and hunting rabbits in a forest.
He said the sessions brought a deep sense of serenity, expanded consciousness, and unity with the universe, a far cry from his previously combative persona.
This event coincided with a change in fortunes for ADA, which broke out of a multi-month downtrend, soaring 150% to hit a 26-week high of $0.849 on November 20.
Once the punchline of crypto jokes in the recent past, Cardano’s remarkable revival is now forcing even its staunchest critics to reconsider their stance.
On the Flipside
- Bitcoin dominance remains high, at 61%, suggesting ADA has much more room to run this cycle.
- Hoskinson is advocating for pro-crypto legislation in 2025.
- HOSKY and SNEK were the standout Cardano token performers of the past week, growing 114% and 85%, respectively.
Why This Matters
Hoskinson’s metamorphosis demonstrates that personal growth can catalyze industry-wide change, bridging divides one conversation at a time.
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