福布斯稱 Cardano、Tezos 等為「殭屍」區塊鏈

由於使用有限，《富比士》最近將包括卡爾達諾（ADA）在內的眾多區塊鏈歸類為「殭屍」。卡爾達諾創始人查爾斯霍斯金森幽默地回應，使用南方公園殭屍剪輯並打趣說福布斯將它們貼上這樣的標籤“因為我們有所有的大腦！”這並不是卡爾達諾的批評者第一次出現，其創始人堅稱它仍然可行，這與比特幣（BTC）所表現出的類似彈性相呼應，儘管頻繁出現「死亡」聲明。

Forbes Designates Several Blockchains as "Zombies," Sparking Controversy

福布斯將多個區塊鏈列為“殭屍”，引發爭議

In a recent investigation, Forbes has identified a concerning number of cryptocurrency platforms, including Cardano (ADA), Tezos (XTZ), Litecoin (LTC), Algorand (ALGO), Monero (XMR), and Ripple, as "zombies" with negligible user bases and minimal utility beyond speculative trading. The report, published on March 27, has drawn sharp criticism from blockchain proponents and sparked a lively debate about the viability of such platforms.

在最近的一項調查中，福布斯將許多加密貨幣平台確定為“殭屍”，其中包括Cardano (ADA)、Tezos (XTZ)、Litecoin (LTC)、Algorand (ALGO)、Monero (XMR) 和Ripple，其可忽略不計。用戶基礎和投機交易以外的最小效用。該報告於 3 月 27 日發布，招致了區塊鏈支持者的尖銳批評，並引發了關於此類平台可行性的激烈辯論。

Report's Key Findings

報告的主要發現

The Forbes investigation paints a bleak picture of these blockchains, alleging that they are "useless," "ineffective," and devoid of practical applications beyond facilitating speculative investments. The report further highlights their substantial financial reserves, often amounting to millions of dollars, while drawing attention to their lack of accountability to shareholders or regulatory bodies.

福布斯的調查描繪了這些區塊鏈的慘淡景象，聲稱它們“無用”、“無效”，除了促進投機投資之外，缺乏實際應用。該報告進一步強調了它們龐大的財務儲備，通常達數百萬美元，同時提請人們注意它們缺乏對股東或監管機構的問責。

Cardano, in particular, came under fire in the report. Forbes alleges that the platform generated a mere $3 million in fees last year, despite being in its developmental stages. The report also takes aim at Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, citing his extravagant lifestyle, including an 11,000-acre ranch in Wyoming and funding for self-proclaimed alien hunters.

卡爾達諾在報告中尤其受到批評。 《富比士》稱，儘管該平台仍處於開發階段，但去年僅產生了 300 萬美元的費用。該報告還針對卡爾達諾的創始人查爾斯·霍斯金森 (Charles Hoskinson)，列舉了他奢侈的生活方式，包括在懷俄明州擁有一座 11,000 英畝的牧場，以及為自稱的外星獵人提供資金。

Hoskinson's Response

霍斯金森的回應

Charles Hoskinson, known for his candid and often humorous commentary, responded to the Forbes report with an animation featuring zombies from the popular TV show South Park. Hoskinson playfully suggested that Forbes labeled the targeted platforms, including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Stellar (XLM), and Ethereum Classic (ETC), as zombies because "we've got all the brains!"

查爾斯·霍斯金森 (Charles Hoskinson) 以坦率且幽默的評論而聞名，他用一部以流行電視節目《南方公園》中的殭屍為主題的動畫回應了《福布斯》的報道。霍斯金森開玩笑地建議《福布斯》將比特幣現金 (BCH)、Stellar (XLM) 和以太坊經典 (ETC) 等目標平台標記為殭屍，因為“我們有所有的大腦！”

Historical Context

歷史背景

It is worth noting that this is not the first instance of media outlets declaring Cardano's demise or imminent failure. In August 2023, Hoskinson vehemently refuted these claims, asserting that "Cardano is here to stay." Indeed, even Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship asset of the cryptocurrency market, has been pronounced "dead" or "dying" a staggering 476 times since 2010, as per data from 99Bitcoins.

值得注意的是，這並不是媒體第一次宣稱卡爾達諾已經消亡或即將失敗。 2023 年 8 月，霍斯金森強烈駁斥了這些說法，聲稱「卡爾達諾將繼續存在」。事實上，根據 99Bitcoins 的數據，自 2010 年以來，即使是加密貨幣市場的旗艦資產比特幣 (BTC) 也被宣布「死亡」或「垂死」了 476 次，數量驚人。

Implications for Investors

對投資者的影響

While the blockchain industry undoubtedly faces its fair share of criticism, both well-founded and unfounded, it also enjoys support from a dedicated community. Potential investors are advised to exercise caution when navigating this market, conducting thorough research and staying abreast of developments in Cardano and other platforms before making investment decisions.

儘管區塊鏈產業無疑面臨著相當多的批評，無論是有根據的還是毫無根據的，但它也得到了專門社群的支持。建議潛在投資者在這個市場上保持謹慎，在做出投資決定之前進行徹底的研究並了解卡爾達諾和其他平台的發展。