【Cardano Founder Responds to Foundation Governance Controversy: The Foundation Has No Direct Connection to IOHK and Emurgo】On December 31, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson responded to the controversy surrounding the governance structure of the Cardano Foundation (CF), emphasizing the importance of decentralization principles and community oversight. The controversy originated from prominent Cardano community figure Rick McCracken's questions regarding the leadership and transparency of the foundation, arguing that there is a lack of effective community oversight. Charles Hoskinson pointed out that the foundation has no direct connection to IOHK and Emurgo. The utilization of the Cardano Foundation's $600 million ADA treasury does not directly represent the community. In his view, the foundation's lack of enthusiasm for funding projects like Catalyst could hinder the development of the ecosystem. This approach may lead to ongoing issues for the ecosystem in the future, especially considering that major contributors like IOHK work without proper incentives. Charles Hoskinson responded to McCracken's statements, calling these comments quite "offensive" and "disappointing." He noted that IOHK does face some challenges, such as needing to lay off employees during a bear market, but remains focused on the ecosystem.