Vladimir Kalnitsky, a prominent developer involved with the Cardano Transaction Library (CTL), has announced his departure from the Cardano ecosystem, raising further concerns about the platform’s ability to retain talent. This marks another significant exit from the project, highlighting potential issues with developer attraction and retention.
Why Are Developers Leaving $ADA ?
Kalnitsky cited a lack of passion for functional programming, particularly Haskell, which is crucial to Cardano’s architecture. Despite gaining valuable experience with Cardano’s PureScript ecosystem, the challenges of Haskell, while elegant, have proven too niche for widespread developer appeal. This adds to broader frustrations from other developers who feel the complexity of the language and Cardano's UTXO model make it difficult for new talent to engage with the platform.
Alternative Perspectives
Blockchain developer Hinson Wong echoed similar concerns, noting that the high development costs associated with Haskell, as well as the complexity of the UTXO model, pose significant barriers for broader adoption, especially when compared to Ethereum’s more accessible EVM. For DeFi projects, Cardano’s high costs and technical hurdles make it less attractive despite its ambitious goals and a loyal community.
With these continued exits, Cardano's future, especially in the DeFi space, remains uncertain, with ADA's price underperforming against other major cryptocurrencies.
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