Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson broke his silence on April 7 on the criticism of his network and its native token, ADA. He likened the challenges faced in the crypto industry to those in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, focusing on the issues of competition and sustainability in both sectors. Hoskinson also highlighted his network’s reliability and strength and touched on the game-changing upgrades that could bolster the blockchain system and ensure the network’s sustainability for generations. In a post on X, the Cardano founder compared the recent competition of blockchains in the crypto industry to AI models, a parallel that best illustrates his points on the culture of focusing on short-term narratives over long-term growth and sustainability.