Cardano has announced a strategic vision to enhance its ecosystem by establishing cross-chain connections with Bitcoin and other partner networks. This initiative is part of the Interchains research project, which aims to facilitate secure asset and data transfers across different blockchains. The plan involves utilizing the Cardinal bridge to support these connections while preserving Cardano's security model. Over the next five years, Cardano intends to develop a scalable, multi-chain environment, positioning itself for a future where interconnected blockchain networks are the norm.