Input Output to transfer oversight of Haskell node, Plutus, Hydra, and more as founder Charles Hoskinson emphasizes the need for network evolution and growth.
By Olivier Acuna|Edited by Oliver Knight Jul 17, 2026, 4:23 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on Charles Hoskinson stated that the ultimate goal of the Voltaire era is the complete decentralization of node and reference blueprint development. (CoinDesk)SummaryShow- Input Output, the developer behind Cardano, will start transferring control of critical blockchain elements, including the Haskell node, Plutus platform, and Daedalus wallet, to external teams beginning in August as part of a long-term decentralization strategy.
- Independent firms like Se7en Labs and Teragone will take charge of specific components, while community oversight will manage at least three implementations of Cardano in Haskell, Rust, and Go.
- This transition occurs amid declining network activity and a significant drop in the ADA token's value, with Charles Hoskinson describing the changes and ecosystem challenges as essential “growing pains” toward achieving full decentralization.
Input Output, the developer of Cardano, is set to delegate control of essential blockchain infrastructure to outside teams, thereby lessening the network's reliance on its creator, Input Output announced on Friday.
This transition marks the next step in Cardano's decentralization journey, affecting the Haskell node, Plutus smart contract platform, Daedalus wallet, Hydra scaling technology, and developer relations.
Specialist companies like Se7en Labs, which focuses on Solana blockchain development, and Teragone, a software development and cryptographic research team that manages the Mithril stake-based signature protocol for Cardano, will be responsible for various components. The transfer will initiate in August and extend into 2027.
Previously, Cardano has already shifted governance and protocol decisions to its community. Input Output states that the next step is to distribute the responsibility for software development and maintenance.
“The final stage of the Voltaire era is the complete decentralization of node and reference blueprint development,” noted Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input Output and founder of Cardano.
The plan includes independent teams working on at least three Cardano implementations in Haskell, Rust, and Go. Organizations such as Intersect and Pragma will supervise formal specifications, with development subject to community review and voting.
Input Output will redirect its focus towards research and new projects through IO Labs and IO Ventures.
This announcement comes as Cardano contends with low network activity, with only $70 million in total value locked, in stark contrast to competitors like Tron and Solana, which exceed $4 billion each. Additionally, ADA's value has seen a steep decline, trading at approximately 16 cents on Friday, nearly 95% lower than its peak of $3.10 in September 2021.
Hoskinson recently acknowledged the challenges facing the network, asserting that future difficulties would be part of its evolution. Earlier this year, he warned that worsening market conditions could lead to the closure of many projects.
“Even Cardano must endure uncomfortable growing pains,” he stated in a video. “Bones must be broken. Growth spurts must occur. Exits and entrances. Failures are necessary to instill confidence in the system.”
According to Hoskinson, Cardano requires more specialized teams to set objectives and allocate resources effectively. He also admitted that the network's growth has stalled.
Transferring core development responsibilities to various companies may lessen Cardano's dependence on Input Output, as highlighted in the Friday statement. It will also assess whether independent teams can sustain the software's development without causing delays or coordination issues.
“I’m incredibly proud that we have reached the final stage with IO Labs transferring the Haskell node to community oversight and management,” Hoskinson remarked. “Our partners are prepared, and the ecosystem now has numerous diverse options.”
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