Cardano adds over 70,000 smart contracts in 2024
In 2024, the Cardano (ADA) ecosystem has seen remarkable growth in its smart contract capabilities, with Plutus V2 contracts taking center stage. At the start of the year on January 1, there were 8,083 Plutus V2 scripts. Fast forward to September 18, and that number has skyrocketed to 80,437—an increase of 72,354 contracts. Cardano smart contracts. Source: Cardano Blockchain Insights While the growth of Plutus V2 has been headline-grabbing, Plutus V1 scripts also saw steady development. Starting the year with 6,296 contracts, the number of V1 scripts reached 6,711 by mid-September, marking an additional 415 scripts. Although more modest, this increase reflects the enduring role of earlier iterations of Cardano’s smart contracts. Picks for you R. Kiyosaki warns of a ‘total collusion’ between Wall Street and Fed ...