Cardano (ADA) Forgotten? Charles Hoskinson Faces Criticism After New Programming Language Release
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is under fire once again after a post on X showed him reacting sharply to a critic. On October 25, Hoskinson wrote that the stupidity of X never ceases to amaze him. The post has collected approximately 31,800 views, 379 likes, and 40 replies.Hoskinson Reacts Sharply to a CriticHis comment was a reaction to a user named The YeTi Yankee, who criticized the project in a reply to Hoskinson and others.The stupidity of X never ceases to amaze meThe user said Haskell is already hard enough, and that Hoskinson now wants to invent a new language that nobody will want to program in. He also asked why Hoskinson cannot focus on marketing instead. In his view, nobody needs the technology; they need liquidity, and the project should simply get liquidity.Liquidity Versus Technology DebateThe comment touches on a long-running debate around Cardano. Supporters say the network is built on careful research and strong technical foundations. Critics say that this slow, academic approach has not delivered enough users, apps, or trading volume compared to faster-growing chains. The point about liquidity is a common one, since investors often care more about deep markets than about code quality.Interestingly, the same user later responded that he is not against the technology. He said he has followed Cardano since 2017 and believed it could power government systems, voting, and a more open world. He praised eUTXO, Leios, and Plutus, and said smart contracts became easier to use with them. This suggests the criticism was aimed at the project's priorities, not at its core ideas.Other replies were less friendly. One user wrote that once Hoskinson's liquidity gets hacked, he will want the technology. Another user attacked the critic, called him uneducated, and thanked Hoskinson for his work on the project.The exchange shows how divided the Cardano community can be. One side wants Hoskinson to focus on growth, marketing, and liquidity. The other side trusts his long-term technical plan and defends him strongly.Hoskinson has a history of answering critics directly on social media, and those moments often spread fast. Whether the response helps or hurts his image remains open. What is clear is that the controversy over technology versus liquidity is far from over, and each new tool or language introduced by the team is likely to bring the same question back.