Cardano Clan Criticized: "We Are Not a Clan," Says ADA Community. The new social media platform, "Cardano Clan," launched by Emurgo, Cardano\'s commercial arm, has faced a wave of criticism from the Cardano (ADA) community. The platform, intended to unite investors, has so far received a lukewarm reception, with many focusing on its name. “We are not part of a clan,” a sentiment echoed across various Cardano forums and social media channels, highlights the community\'s dissatisfaction.

Emurgo announced the Alpha version launch of "Cardano CLAN" on August 15th. The aim, according to Emurgo, is to create a central hub for Cardano enthusiasts. However, the name "Cardano Clan" has been a major point of contention. Alex Dovbnya reported on the community\'s negative reaction, noting that the Cardano-focused social platform has been widely panned.

Rick McCracken, a notable contributor to the Cardano ecosystem and operator of a staking pool with over 200 million locked ADA tokens, recently added his voice to the criticism. He, along with many others, question the appropriateness of the "Clan" moniker for the Cardano community. As the development team around Cardano\'s founder continues to work hard on building its ecosystem, including launching new products and updates, this initial setback raises questions about the platform\'s future adoption. The founding member of the proof-of-stake blockchain faces an uphill battle to convince the community that "Cardano Clan" is the right name for their new social space.