Cardano (ADA) is a blockchain platform built on a proof-of-stake consensus protocol (called Ouroboros) that validates transactions without high energy costs. Development on Cardano uses the Haskell programming language, which is described as enabling Cardano “to pursue evidence-based development for unparalleled security and stability.” The blockchain’s native token, ADA, is named after the 19th century mathematician, Ada Lovelace.

DIMO is the utility token powering the future machine economy. Starting with connected vehicles, the DIMO protocol creates blockchain-based identities for cars, drivers, apps, and sensors, enabling them to interact, transact, and coordinate autonomously. Vehicle owners earn DIMO tokens by sharing their data, while the token also governs this emerging protocol for machine-to-machine interactions. Built with open-source components on the Ethereum Virtual Machine, DIMO aims to increase transparency, privacy, and reliability in IoT networks, thereby fostering trust among users and developers. DIMO can expand beyond cars to robotics, energy, and other IoT categories in the future.