币界网报道:Cardano (ADA) surged 17% as its long-awaited Bitcoin integration begins, marking a key milestone for interoperability. The project's new "NIPoPoWs" protocol allows lightweight Bitcoin clients to verify transactions without full nodes, enabling cross-chain dApp development. Input Output Global CEO Charles Hoskinson called it "a major step toward our vision of an interconnected blockchain ecosystem." The upgrade also introduces enhanced security features for decentralized applications. Analysts note this positions Cardano as a stronger competitor to Ethereum in smart contract platforms, with ADA's price rally reflecting renewed investor confidence in its technical roadmap.