The transparency of cryptocurrency is a hotly debated topic, as developers go through long processes to get to their final products. Additionally, transparency could cause the discussion to become more counterproductive as egos take over instead of knowledge. Cardano uses a standards driven process with directed oversight. This means the work is peer reviewed, which allows the community to know the science and code are well though out. Additionally, all code is entrusted to the Cardano Foundation, which review and verify all the code and protocols given to them and submit timely development oversight reports to the Cardano community.