Cardano Sets Stage for Two Key Upgrades in H1, 2026, What to Expect?

Cover image via U.Today Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available. Cardano is setting the stage for two key upgrades anticipated in the first half of 2026. Ouroboros Leios, the scaling solution for Cardano, is steadily progressing in its development. Advertisement The Cardano community -focused X account, Cardanians, revealed this in a recent post, highlighting its progress and stating that "Based on the regular reports from the development team and the development tracker, it looks very promising." I'm really looking forward to seeing Leios in action. Based on the regular reports from the development team and the development tracker, it looks very promising. Can't wait for June. 🔥 https://t.co/VZdFKYsKEz HOT Stories Steve Aoki Liquidates Four-Year SHIB Position in Gemini, XRP ETF Flows Decline 84% as Ethereum Interest Rises, Bitcoin's Long-Term Outlook by Expert Trader Remains Bullish: Morning Crypto Report XRP Facing Extreme Levels of FUD — Cardanians (CRDN) (@Cardanians_io) April 13, 2026 Cardano's Leios Testnet is expected to launch in June. Ouroboros Leios is expected to significantly increase Cardano's TPS, with a huge scalability upgrade to the network. Advertisement IOG Product Manager Carlos Lopez de Lara indicated a June timeline for a dedicated Leios testnet. In the past week, Cardano builder Input Output Group revealed that it was changing course to prioritize Cardano’s growth. Development is ceasing on Acropolis to focus on chain abstraction. Tiered pricing will also be canceled to align with the Leios roadmap, with the decision returning 4.1 million ADA to the Treasury. You Might Also Like Sat, 04/11/2026 - 14:53 Cardano Hard Fork Approaching: Here Is Latest Update By Tomiwabold Olajide Advertisement In January, the Ouroboros Linear Leios CIP, which provides the technical blueprint specifying how the protocol upgrade will work, was finalized and officially merged. Enthusiasts believe that Cardano will massively scale thanks to Ouroboros Leios, with early simulations showing early that Leios could hit 200-1,000 TPS, based on transaction size. The first implementation, Linear Leios, could push Cardano past 1,000 TPS. Cardano prepares for van Rossem hard fork Cardano is setting the stage for the van Rossem hard fork. This intra-era update will bring about protocol Version 11, which will enhance Plutus performance, ledger consistency and node security. You Might Also Like Sun, 09/01/2024 - 14:42 Cardano (ADA) Price on Edge With Biggest Hard Fork in Just 10 Hours By Gamza Khanzadaev Unlike other hard fork updates, this particular one does not require a transition to a new era, which means ease of integration. The van Rossem upgrade is expected to take place in late June 2026, with progress being highlighted by the hard fork committee. #Cardano News #Cardano