Cardano sets interchain course in 5-year vision spanning 34 research streams

On December 19, 2025, Cardano's development firm outlined an interchain roadmap to move beyond a single-chain paradigm. The five-year Cardano Vision coordinates 34 research streams across nine areas, with initiatives such as Cardinal—a trust-minimized Bitcoin–Cardano bridge—and partner chains intended to extend capabilities while preserving the network's security model.