Charles Hoskinson says he remains deeply committed to the blockchain industry because he believes decentralization can reshape the global financial system and improve economic access for billions of people.
He shared this view at the Bermuda Digital Finance Forum in May 2026. The Cardano founder reflected on his 12-year journey in crypto and explained why he continues to attend conferences and promote blockchain adoption around the world.
Key points
- Charles Hoskinson says decentralization can increase financial access for billions of people worldwide.
- Hoskinson called blockchain a “truth engine,” built on transparency and open systems.
- Cardano’s founder predicts crypto could grow into a $100 trillion industry.
- Hoskinson says blockchain can give countries and citizens more financial independence.
Hoskinson Says Crypto Mission Is Bigger Than Wealth
Hoskinson said his goal in crypto was never to make rich investors even richer. Instead, he argued that blockchain technology should give everyone an economic identity and equal access to financial systems, regardless of where they were born or what language they speak.
According to Hoskinson, open financial systems can also help create peace because people understand each other better when they trade and do business together.
He also spoke about his travels through more than 75 countries, including visits to Africa, South America, Asia and Mongolia.
Hoskinson said many of his strongest relationships and most meaningful experiences have come from working directly with communities and businesses around the world.
Blockchain as a ‘truth engine’
During the speech, Hoskinson described blockchain technology as an “engine of truth” because transactions are time-stamped, transparent and immutable.
He argued that no previous generation had access to instruments with this level of transparency and financial openness.
According to Hoskinson, modern blockchain systems could remove many of the barriers that leave people unbanked or trapped in high-interest financial systems.
“There is no reason for anyone to be unbanked in 2026,” he said, discussing decentralized finance and digital identity systems.
Hoskinson also referenced Cardano’s privacy-focused Midnight project. He said the industry must continue to build open systems that protect users while expanding financial access.
Hoskinson criticizes global financial control
The Cardano founder also criticized the influence of global financial institutions on national monetary systems. He shared a story about a conversation with the Prime Minister of Georgia about the possibility of issuing a digital version of the country’s currency.
According to Hoskinson, the effort was under pressure from the International Monetary Fund, which had reportedly warned against moving forward with the idea.
Hoskinson used the example to argue that many governments are beginning to realize that under the current financial structure they are not in full control of their own monetary system.
He suggested that blockchain technology could give countries and citizens greater independence through decentralized systems.
“Not the American way, not the Chinese way”
Hoskinson said blockchain creates an opportunity for what he called a “third way” for global finance.
Rather than following centralized Western or Chinese financial models, he believes open blockchain networks can create a global economy where everyone participates equally.
The Cardano founder predicted that the crypto industry could grow from around $2.5 trillion to a $100 trillion ecosystem over the next twelve years as billions of people join decentralized financial systems.
Accordingly, he encouraged policymakers, financial institutions and businesses to embrace open blockchain systems rather than relying entirely on a closed financial infrastructure.