Cardano is stepping into a transition phase as its development arm, Input Output Global (IOG), reshapes its roadmap. The network is moving away from multiple parallel initiatives and concentrating efforts on fewer, more advanced frameworks.
Acropolis and Tiered Pricing Dropped
IOG has confirmed that the Acropolis project will be discontinued in April 2026. The project, built as a Rust-based node to improve infrastructure diversity, had already delivered upgrades like faster blockchain synchronization. Despite this progress, it no longer fits the network’s changing direction.
“We’re changing course to prioritize Cardano’s growth. We are ceasing development on Acropolis to focus on chain abstraction and cancelling Tiered Pricing to align with the Leios roadmap. This decision returns ₳4.1M to the Treasury. We’re putting resources where they deliver the most value for the community.” Said IOG.
Alongside this, the Tiered Pricing model has also been scrapped. Research tied to Ouroboros Leios indicates that upcoming changes in transaction processing could make the pricing system outdated before full implementation.
IOG stated that the decision is about redirecting resources toward areas that deliver greater value for the ecosystem, while also returning funds to the community.
Focus Turns to Leios and Usability
With these initiatives removed, development is now centered on chain abstraction and Leios-related upgrades. These changes are expected to simplify how developers and users interact with the network while improving throughput.
Charles Hoskinson has suggested that Leios could launch within the year, potentially introducing a more efficient model for scaling without compromising decentralization.
Treasury Return Raises Questions
As part of the restructuring, around 4.1 million ADA is being returned to the treasury for community governance. However, this move has sparked questions.
An X user pointed out a gap between previous treasury allocations and the returned amount. Based on earlier figures, he noted that roughly 2.66 million ADA remains unaccounted for and questioned whether it is tied to the existing Acropolis code. He also flagged issues with the project’s GitHub link, adding to the uncertainty.
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