#Cardano Cardano Would Empower Bitcoin with Smart Contracts

Romain Pellerin, CTO of #cardano , explained that this conversion would allow Cardano to offer Bitcoin a functionality that it was missing: smart contracts. These contracts could be used to build decentralized applications (dApps) and conduct transactions without the need for intermediaries. In Pellerin's words, “Cardano would give Ordinals the smart contract capability that Bitcoin doesn't have.” Ordinals were a method of inscribing data on the Bitcoin blockchain, and by enabling smart contracts, Cardano sought to unlock new practical applications for the network. #Bitcoin!

It Wasn't a Total Change: Cardano Retained Its Independence

However, it was important to note that Cardano did not completely change from being a Layer 1 to a Layer 2 of Bitcoin. Instead, he implemented what was called “UTXO-enabled interoperability” between two Layer 1 networks, allowing both blockchains to coexist and complement each other without losing their autonomy. This approach was described by Pellerin himself as a way to allow Bitcoin and Cardano to share strengths, creating a more integrated experience for users while maintaining their technological independence.