Cardano claims to be the first blockchain platform “to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods.” During my research for this article, I have found Cardano to be much more than simply another cryptocurrency. Rather, it has the goal of becoming a comprehensive blockchain protocol built with the best research in mind. In this article, I’d like to share a basic overview of what Cardano is, why it is different from existing projects, and my final impression of the project.