Ado Protocol is a decentralized exchange platform that integrates DeFi, RWA (Real World Assets), CeFi, and infrastructure solutions. It offers a comprehensive ecosystem of financial services including trading, lending, and blockchain infrastructure with its native ADO token. ^{[3] [16]}

Overview

Ado Protocol operates as a multi-faceted decentralized finance platform that combines various financial services under one ecosystem. Originally known as Ado.Network, the project rebranded to Ado Protocol as part of its strategic evolution. By supporting self-executing smart contracts, ADO enables automated, rule-based processes that minimize reliance on intermediaries and allow integration with external blockchain networks. The protocol operates using a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, which is recognized for its lower energy consumption compared to Proof-of-Work systems. ADO’s PoS framework supports network security while allowing token holders to participate in governance, contributing to decentralized decision-making. The protocol aims to bridge traditional financial services with decentralized technologies, offering users access to trading, lending, travel services, and blockchain infrastructure. ^{[1] [13] [16]}

Key Products and Features

• Ado DEX: A decentralized exchange that claims to offer the lowest trading fees in the DeFi space ^[3]
• Ado Invest: A borrowing and lending platform that allows users to earn passive income on their digital assets
• Ado Wallet: A multi-chain DeFi wallet supporting various blockchain networks ^[3]
• NFT Upgrade System: Users can upgrade their travel NFTs to receive enhanced benefits and discounts ^[11]
• Volume Services: The protocol offers specialized services for high-volume traders and institutional clients
• TestNet Program: Ado Protocol maintains a testnet for its blockchain, allowing developers to test applications before mainnet deployment ^[8]

ADO Swap

ADO Swap is the transaction interface for the ADO Protocol, operating through liquidity pairs with BNB and BUSD on PancakeSwap. It was developed to support a custom affiliate system designed to incentivize user-driven promotion and increase accessibility.

To facilitate affiliate payments directly on-chain, ADO introduced a "Swap Mode" that integrates with PancakeSwap. This setup enables real-time distribution of affiliate commissions using smart contracts, removing the delays typically seen in traditional payout systems.

The affiliate program does not require users to hold ADO tokens. Participants can connect their wallets (such as Trust Wallet or MetaMask), generate a referral link from their profile page, and share it. Commissions are triggered when referred users make purchases of $100 or more, with referral attribution lasting up to 365 days via a smart contract-enabled tracking mechanism. ^{[4] [14]}

ADO Travel

ADO Travel is a booking platform offering services such as hotels, flights, vacation packages, city breaks, and event tickets. Initially sourcing inventory from third-party suppliers, it currently includes access to over 250,000 hotel listings worldwide. Users can make payments via credit or debit cards, with any available discounts or cashback amounts displayed at the time of booking.

The platform plans to expand its service offerings, introduce iOS and Android applications, and develop a system that allows service providers to list properties directly, bypassing intermediaries. ^{[5] [15]}

ADO Earn

ADO Earn is a platform within the ADO Protocol that allows NFT holders to earn passive income by staking their Travel NFTs. These staked NFTs can be temporarily used by others to generate discount codes for bookings on ADO Travel. Only NFTs with the maximum discount level are eligible for staking. ^[7]

ADO NFTs

ADO NFTs are digital assets linked to travel-related discounts and cashback benefits within the ADO Protocol ecosystem. Each NFT is minted with a designated country and a discount rate based on its tier, with the ability to upgrade over time. A total of 10,000 NFTs are issued on Ethereum, divided across four tiers:

• Tier 1 (4,000 NFTs): Estimated at $800 each, starts with a 30% discount applicable to one room per booking. New country additions also begin at 30%.
• Tier 2 (2,000 NFTs): Estimated at $2,000 each, starts with a 40% discount for up to two rooms. New countries also start at 40%.
• Tier 3 (2,000 NFTs): Estimated at $4,000 each, begins with a 50% discount, applicable to up to three rooms. New countries start at 50%.
• Tier 4 – VIP (2,000 NFTs): Estimated at $10,000 each, issued with a 100% discount for unlimited rooms. Ready for staking on ADO Earn and new countries start at 60%. ^[6]

Technology

Ado Protocol's technology stack is centered around its Layer 1 blockchain solution, AdoChain, which implements several key technical features:

• Sharded Proof-of-Stake Consensus: AdoChain utilizes a sharded architecture with a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism to achieve scalability and energy efficiency ^[2]
• EVM Compatibility: The blockchain maintains compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, allowing for seamless deployment of Ethereum-based smart contracts and dApps ^[8]
• Liquidity Management: The protocol can dynamically allocate up to 99% of its liquidity pool between ETH and USDC based on market conditions ^[3]
• MEV Protection: The swap functionality includes protection against Miner Extractable Value, a common issue in decentralized exchanges where miners can manipulate transaction ordering for profit ^[4]

Use Cases

1. DeFi Yield Generation: Users can earn up to 20% APY on assets like BTC, ETH, and USDT through the protocol's CeDeFi program ^[3]
2. Low-Cost Trading: The DEX and swap services provide cost-effective trading options with MEV protection ^[3]
3. Institutional Lending: The platform offers three-year loans with competitive fees and interest rates (2.25% AIR) targeted at institutional clients ^[3]
4. Travel Services: Integration with travel booking and discounts through the Ado Travel platform ^[9]
5. NFT Utility: Travel-related NFTs that provide tangible benefits in the form of travel discounts ^[6]
6. Affiliate Marketing: The protocol has implemented an affiliate earnings system to incentive user acquisition and platform growth ^[10]

Tokenomics

ADO Protocol Token ($ADO)

The ADO token serves as the native currency of the Ado Protocol ecosystem with the following specifications:

• Maximum Supply: 1,000,000,000 ADO
• Total Supply: 940,000,000 ADO (after burns)
• Circulating Supply: 400,000,000 ADO
• Total Burned: 60,000,000 ADO
• Current Price: $0.0071 per ADO
• Market Capitalization: $2,852,000

Token Utilities

• Governance rights across all platform services
• Native currency on AdoChain
• Transaction fee payments
• Staking for network security
• Access to premium features and discounts ^[12]

The protocol is also tracked by major price aggregators including Binance, Crypto.com, and Coinbase price trackers, though these do not necessarily indicate formal partnerships. ^[3]