Cardano Academy opens credential program through Andamio
Cardano Academy launched a submission-based pathway that awards accepted participants with on-chain credentials via Andamio’s Cardano infrastructure.
Cardano Academy launched a submission-based pathway that awards accepted participants with on-chain credentials via Andamio’s Cardano infrastructure. Cardano (ADA) is trading at ₹15.88 ($0.1687), down 1.7% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Crypto Economy, with live market data added, as of Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:45:01 UTC.
The program lowers participation barriers by removing the need to hold ADA or operate a crypto wallet, potentially broadening access to blockchain-based credentials.
- Cardano Academy introduced a submission-based credential program
- Accepted participants can claim credentials through Andamio
- Registration requires neither ADA holdings nor a crypto wallet
- ADA trades at $0.171699 amid broad market weakness
- Cardano Academy adds a practical credential pathway for builders
- Cardano Academy opens credential program through Andamio — this brief
Cardano Academy announced a submission-based program that allows participants to pursue on-chain credentials, according to Crypto Economy. Participants submit work for evaluation, and a reviewer must accept the submission before the participant can claim a credential through the program.
The initiative uses Andamio’s infrastructure on the Cardano mainnet. Crypto Economy reported that registering for the program does not require applicants to own the network’s native ADA token or maintain a cryptocurrency wallet, making the credential pathway accessible without a prior on-chain setup.
The report, based on official information released on November 12, is the only supplied source covering the announcement. It did not provide further details about the evaluation criteria, credential format, number of participants, or a wider rollout, so no independent corroboration is available from the supplied coverage.
The wider crypto market is showing caution. Total market capitalization stands at $2.42 trillion, 
Bitcoin is down 4.80% over 24 hours, and the Fear & Greed index is at 20, labeled Extreme Fear. ADA is priced at $0.171699, down 1.47% over 24 hours and 5.51% over seven days, with a market capitalization of $6.45 billion. The program’s significance lies in its attempt to make on-chain credentials available through a lower-barrier application process, while review outcomes, participation levels, and any expansion beyond the initial program will determine its reach.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Cardano (ADA) has moved from ₹16.15$0.1717 to ₹15.88$0.1687 — -1.72%.
The chart plots ADA's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ADA ≈ ₹16.8 (about $0.1687), down 2.4% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 5.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Cardano Academy opens credential program through Andamio — questions & answers
What is the new Cardano Academy program?
It is a submission-based program in which participants undergo reviewer evaluation and can claim on-chain credentials if accepted.
Do applicants need ADA or a crypto wallet?
No. Crypto Economy reported that registration requires neither ADA holdings nor a cryptocurrency wallet.
Which network supports the credentials?
The program uses Andamio’s infrastructure on the Cardano mainnet.
How much is 1 Cardano worth in rupee today?
About ₹16.8 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1687. The rupee price moves with both ADA's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Cardano in rupee page for any amount.
Has Cardano's price moved since this brief was published?
ADA is down 1.72% since this brief first published — trading at ₹15.88 ($0.1687) now versus ₹16.15 ($0.1717) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Crypto Economy. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.