Cardano celebrates its eighth anniversary this September, achieving a milestone of continuous network uptime since its inception in 2017. The blockchain has processed over 113 million transactions, reflecting its growing adoption and activity. Looking ahead, Cardano plans significant upgrades, including Ouroboros Peras, Leios, and the Cardinal protocol, to enhance transaction finality, throughput, and cross-chain capabilities. These advancements are expected to further increase Cardano's adoption and functionality. Founder Charles Hoskinson highlighted the network's uninterrupted operation as a testament to its robust design and security focus.