Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson introduces a new creative name for a Cardano hard fork: Tasseled Wobblegong.
Points
- New hard fork name: Tasseled Wobblegong.
- The term refers to a species of carpet shark.
- Cardano uses the Hard Fork Combinator （HFC） tool.
For those struggling to keep up with the names of various Cardano hard forks, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of the popular proof-of-stake blockchain, has come up with a new suggestion: Tasseled Wobblegong. This name refers to a species of carpet shark known for its supreme ambush predation tactics, lying on the bottom and waiting for prey.
The term “hard fork” refers to a radical change to a blockchain protocol that is not supposed to be backward-compatible. For instance, Bitcoin underwent a major split in 2017, resulting in the creation of Bitcoin Cash.
Cardano uses the Hard Fork Combinator （HFC） tool to smoothly combine protocols after a hard fork event. This tool allows the blockchain to avoid radical adjustments and ensures continuity. For example, when Cardano introduced proof-of-stake with the “Shelley” hard fork in 2020, the chain still contained blocks from the old Byron network.
After Shelley, Cardano implemented the Mary hard fork in 2021, bringing DeFi functionality, and the Alonzo hard fork, which enabled smart contracts. Now, Cardano is on the cusp of the Chang hard fork, which will introduce decentralized on-chain governance, allowing ADA holders to vote on various matters.
解説
- Hard Fork: A significant update to a blockchain protocol that is not backward-compatible, often resulting in a new version of the blockchain.
- HFC Tool: The Hard Fork Combinator （HFC） tool enables Cardano to combine protocols smoothly after a hard fork, ensuring continuity and avoiding radical adjustments.
- Cardano Hard Forks: Previous hard forks like Shelley, Mary, and Alonzo have introduced significant features to the Cardano blockchain, with the upcoming Chang hard fork focusing on decentralized governance.