Cardano Leios Hits Millisecond Speeds (15X Update)

Cardano Leios update (rc-2026w43) cuts certifying block forging from 0.9s to milliseconds as developers merge key 15x scaling code, Cardano (ADA) price analysis shows a bounce to $0.2045 (255.5 Sats) against Bitcoin, Charles Hoskinson highlights Groth16, Midnight ($NIGHT) gains +2.2% as SongMarketCap launches Midnight News, and $SONG reserves jump +3,244 ADA — live data at https://www.dailyoncardano.com
In today's episode of Daily on Cardano, we break down Input Output's Ouroboros Leios rc-2026w43 consensus release, why 90–95% of delegated ADA stake must register BLS keys, the 6-day delay on Cardano Node 11.2 ahead of Tuesday's Hard Fork Working Group meeting, DReps casting 62 NO votes against the 22M ADA Copper proposal, SongMarketCap liquidating its $STUFF reserves for $SONG buybacks, and this week's Fed, ECB, and BOJ rate decisions.
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📊 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Leios rc-2026w43: Millisecond Block Forging & 15X Code Merged

00:25 - Market Tape: ADA Bounces to 255.5 Sats vs 3 Red BTC Weekly Candles

01:30 - Core Protocol: Leios Consensus Merges, 95% BLS Rule & Node 11.2 Delay

03:25 - Governance & Ecosystem: Copper Hits 62 NO Votes, Midnight News & INDY +7.2%

04:35 - $SONG & DreamBigSwap: $STUFF Liquidation & +3,244 ADA Reserve Jump

05:10 - Global Macro: Fed/ECB/BOJ Week, Aviva £50M XRPL & -$12.7B Stablecoin Drop

06:10 - 3 Key Strategic Takeaways for ADA Holders & SPOs

💬 Will Cardano Stake Pool Operators hit the 90–95% BLS key threshold quickly once Linear Leios launches, and what do you think of SongMarketCap selling all its $STUFF tokens for $SONG buybacks?
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