Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and Input Output Global (IOHK), announced he will stop posting on X in five days, with a "digital twin" taking over his account starting Jan. 1. The blockchain developer told his one million followers he would explain the transition during his first YouTube stream of the new year but provided no additional details about what the digital twin replacement means.
What Happened: Platform Departure
Hoskinson said he will shift his public engagement to Midnight Discord for weekly AMAs and YouTube for livestreams, while also focusing on long-form writing he described as a decade overdue.
The developer criticized X for rewarding "outrage," contrasting it with his team's work on Africa initiatives, Midnight 1.0 and Cardano governance, which he said "rewards building."
Reactions to the announcement divided his followers.
Some supported the decision, with users noting they were "contemplating" similar moves given the platform's direction, while others dismissed the announcement as unnecessary.
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Why It Matters: Market Implications
Hoskinson's previous X announcements have triggered immediate price movements for ADA.
His statements last year about working with the Trump administration on crypto regulations and potential collaboration between Cardano and SpaceX both produced double-digit price increases.
ADA has declined 5% over the past week and 18% monthly, trading at $0.35. The token remains well below its cycle peak above $1, though analysts note Hoskinson's past sabbaticals from X did not significantly impact prices.
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