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Cardano Struggles with Stagnant User Growth
Cardano's user base has remained stable despite market volatility, processing $7.2 billion in daily transactions.

According to IntoTheBlock, the number of addresses that own ADA has remained constant at 4.45 million for more than a year, indicating that growth has been stagnant.
Cardano’s number of addresses with a balance has hovered around 4.45 million for over a year. Here's what's going on👇
— Sentora (previously IntoTheBlock) (@SentoraHQ) August 13, 2024
During the last cycle, Cardano experienced significant growth, positioned as a strong alternative to Ethereum. However, in the current cycle, the network faces… pic.twitter.com/WJrnAP8FQZ
Cardano's user base has demonstrated resilience, with consistent address growth since mid-2021, despite significant price fluctuations. Nevertheless, Cardano is facing challenges in attracting new users due to the recent trend of shifting interest toward newer competitors.
Despite these obstacles, the network continues to process approximately $7.2 billion in daily transactions, indicating that activity remains robust. Cardano's Network Value to Transactions (NVT) ratio is low at 2.62, which may suggest that ADA is undervalued in relation to its utilization.