Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has publicly dismissed rumors that he is preparing to step away from the blockchain project, calling the claims “categorically untrue” and accusing online influencers of spreading false narratives through edited videos and misleading commentary.
Meanwhile, the clarification came after speculation circulated across social media and even reached some of Cardano’s business partners, prompting Hoskinson to release a short video directly addressing the reports.
According to Hoskinson, the rumors had spread so widely that people returning from London told him a taxi driver familiar with Cardano believed he was retiring. He also claimed that executives at one of Cardano’s partner organizations had been informed that he was leaving the ecosystem.
Notably, Hoskinson attributed the speculation to selectively edited clips and reaction content, arguing that they created the false impression he had declared Cardano to be failing.
“The influencers really have screwed the pooch on this one,” Hoskinson said. “They perpetuated a lie that I said Cardano was failing and I’m leaving the ecosystem. It’s categorically untrue. It’s a complete lie. It’s a complete fabrication.“
 
He urged community members to share his latest video whenever they encounter such claims, emphasizing that he remains fully committed to the network and its long-term development.
Additionally, Hoskinson highlighted several ongoing initiatives that he believes demonstrate Cardano’s continued momentum. He pointed to the upcoming Leios scaling upgrade, reiterated his confidence in the partner chains model, noted that RealFi has launched its testnet with a mainnet rollout expected soon, and said Bitcoin decentralized finance is rapidly expanding on Cardano through Pogen.
The Cardano founder repeatedly stressed that he has no plans to retire or reduce his involvement with the ecosystem.
“I’m not leaving. I’m not going anywhere. We’re very comfortable with our position. Things are evolving and changing, and of course, we’re finding new footing in different capacities,” Hoskinson stated. “ Uh, but we’re still uh, Input Output Group, one of the largest, and we’ll continue to be one of the largest entities building in the Cardano ecosystem.”
Also, he argued that the false reports were not harmless speculation but deliberate attempts to undermine confidence in the project.
“I can’t control how people lie and the narratives that they spread,” He highlighted. “These things are categorically wrong. They’re false. They’re offensive. In some cases, libelous.”
According to Hoskinson, such narratives are designed to “diminish, defame, and demean” Cardano while spreading fear, uncertainty, and doubt throughout the community. He warned that misinformation can damage market sentiment and create unnecessary division within the ecosystem.
Elsewhere, the executive expressed hope that media outlets and content creators who amplified the retirement rumors would correct their reports following his public statement.
Looking ahead, Hoskinson said Cardano remains focused on expanding its ecosystem through multiple initiatives. In addition to technical upgrades and product launches, he revealed that the team is working on a political party initiative that is expected to launch soon, alongside preparations for future hard forks and broader roadmap milestones.
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