Governance Actions
Anyone that has ADA in a wallet can propose a Governace Action. To submit a Governance Action, the submitter pays a refundable deposit of 100,000 Ada. The deposit will be returned automatically back to the submitter's wallet upon completion of the Voting period.
Withdraw ₳266,667 for Cexplorer.io -- Developer-Focused Blockchain Explorer...
This treasury withdrawal funds **Cexplorer.io -- Developer-Focused Blockchain Explorer for Cardano** which will provide the following services: Cexplorer.io is a high-performance, feature-rich blockchain explorer designed specifically for the Cardano ecosystem. It offers deep on-chain insights, real-time data access, and powerful tools for developers, stake pool operators, and users. With over 50,000 monthly users and millions of processed data requests, Cexplorer.io has become a trusted resource in the Cardano community. This proposal seeks funding to ensure the long-term sustainability of the platform through infrastructure maintenance and continuous improvement. It includes two key areas: BAU/Maintenance -- Covering costs for server infrastructure, backend/frontend development, and bug fixes to ensure stability, uptime, and security. Enhancements & New Features -- Expanding the team with additional developers and a UI designer to deliver a better user experience, improved performance, and new developer-oriented features. Our mission is to provide a scalable, developer-friendly explorer that empowers the Cardano community with transparent, accessible, and actionable data. By supporting this proposal, Intersect and the broader community invest in critical infrastructure that enhances transparency, encourages innovation, and reduces friction for anyone building on or interacting with Cardano. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳605,000 for A free Native Asset CDN for Cardano Developers
This treasury withdrawal funds **A free Native Asset CDN for Cardano Developers** which will provide the following services: Building reliable infrastructure to display Cardano native assets (NFTs &FTs) efficiently, at scale, can cost upwards of $100,000 and take 9+ months of development effort. **We propose to deliver a free Native Asset Content Delivery Network (CDN) for Cardano, by making our existing NFTCDN services free to use for anyone building on Cardano**. NFTCDN has been operating since 2022 and provides fast, reliable and resilient multimedia and metadata delivery through a globally distributed CDN, enabling projects to display native assets effortlessly. By removing technical and financial barriers, NFTCDN allows developers to focus on product innovation and growth, accelerate time-to-market, and promotes wider adoption and implementation of native assets within apps across the Cardano ecosystem. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳212,000 for AdaStat.net Cardano blockchain explorer
This treasury withdrawal funds **AdaStat.net Cardano blockchain explorer** which will provide the following services: We propose to continue development and support of the AdaStat.net Cardano blockchain explorer for the next 24 months. Planned work includes performance optimizations, improvements to UX/UI, and new features related to Cardano's evolving governance model and on-chain tooling. The frontend is developed using Vue.js and Tailwind CSS, which allows very small bundle size and fast loading time on different devices. The backend is built on Node.js and PostgreSQL, combining standard DB-Sync tables with custom-optimized indexes for high-speed data access. This dual approach enables advanced search and filtering across both on-chain and off-chain metadata --- including DRep names, stake pool tickers, token labels, and more. Infrastructure is horizontally scalable. Multiple backend servers work behind load balancer and handle traffic based on real-time utilization. This gives high availability and stable performance, even during peak usage. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳15,750,000 for a MBO for the Cardano ecosystem: Intersect
This treasury withdrawal funds **A member-based organization for the Cardano ecosystem: Intersect** which will provide the following services: Intersect exists to serve as a neutral, nonprofit coordination layer that bridges decentralized governance and decentralized infrastructure. Our mission is not to direct the network, but to enable it. By stewarding core systems, supporting community-led processes, and facilitating safe, transparent delivery. Specifically, this proposal will fund Intersect to: - Steward core infrastructure - Execute the Administrator role - Support participation and coordination - Facilitate roadmap and budget processes - Expand ecosystem capacity Note: Intersect's original proposal submitted early in the off-chain process was updated after recent leadership changes. However, this proposal reflects the approved Budget Info Action and new strategic direction. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳592,780 for Beyond Minimum Viable Governance: Iteratively Improvin....
This treasury withdrawal funds **Beyond Minimum Viable Governance: Iteratively Improving on Cardano Voltaire** which will provide the following services: This initiative will establish a robust framework for evaluating and enhancing Cardano's governance system. We will identify and benchmark key governance metrics to assess the health, performance, and overall impact of our decentralized decision-making processes. The resulting 'State of Governance' report will provide a structured evaluation of participation, track vital Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), map the evolving governance ecosystem, and pinpoint specific areas for improvement. To ensure our findings are grounded in real-world experience, we will engage the Cardano community through various channels. These include virtual workshops, targeted surveys, and in-depth user interviews. By actively gathering and synthesizing community insights, we will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of governance. This will allow us to formulate actionable recommendations and pave the way for post-MVG (Minimum Viable Governance) evolution. Where appropriate, these recommendations will be developed into initial drafts of Cardano Problem Statements (CPSs) or Cardano Improvement Proposals (CIPs), directly reflecting the community's vision for a more robust and effective governance future. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳69,459,000 for Catalyst 2025 Proposal by Input Output: Advancing De...
This treasury withdrawal funds **Catalyst 2025 Proposal by Input Output: Advancing Decentralised Community Innovation Funding & Infrastructure** which will provide the following services: This proposal lays out a coordinated plan to provide reliable ecosystem funding and to future-proof Catalyst through a set of transformative upgrades that supports the Cardano 2025 Roadmap and community-validated priorities across three core workstreams: 1. **Catalyst Interface Design and Development for Diversified Funding Streams** 2. **Production-Grade Decentralised Catalyst Infrastructure via Hermes** 3. **F14-F16 Catalyst Funding Rounds, Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RetroPGF), Fund Operations** This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳6,000,000 for Cardano Summit 2025 and regional tech events
This treasury withdrawal funds **Cardano Summit 2025 and regional tech events** which will provide the following services: The Cardano Summit 2025 is a strategic initiative, spearheaded by the Cardano Foundation and fortified by regional ecosystem partners (EMURGO, Rare Evo, Wada, Catalyst Africa Town Hall, Ada Solar), to accelerate the global adoption of Cardano technology. Each partner will command the execution of a regionally focused Cardano Summit Event. While each maintains regional autonomy, all six entities will synergize in the events' development. The core ethos and driving benefits of the Cardano Summit are: - Simplify developer onboarding through targeted Cardano Dev Days events globally. - Drive adoption through targeted education for first-time and novice users, unlocking Cardano's potential for all. - Showcase tangible impact of real-world use cases, capturing mainstream attention and demonstrating Cardano's value. - Forge powerful collaborations between developers, entrepreneurs, users, enterprises and regulators. - Strategize and solve scaling and interoperability challenges, securing future scalability. - Attract capital, talent, and media, securing vital resources for the growth of Cardano as a leading L1. - Ignite innovation & celebrate success: Rally the community, celebrate achievements, and build unstoppable momentum. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳6,000,000 for Unveiling the First Unified Global Events Marketing S...
This treasury withdrawal funds **Unveiling the First Unified Global Events Marketing Strategy for Cardano** which will provide the following services: Revitalize Cardano's global presence and foster ecosystem growth, we aim to host and participate in a dynamic series of events in 2025 and 2026. These events will target diverse audiences, including developers, enterprises, blockchain enthusiasts, and policymakers, to drive engagement, innovation, and adoption. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳12,000,000 for Cardano Builder DAO administered by Intersect
This treasury withdrawal funds **Cardano Builder DAO** which will provide the following services: The Cardano Builder DAO (**CB DAO**) is a **smart contract-enforced**, **member-governed funding mechanism** created to **support the application-layer growth of the Cardano ecosystem**. Its core purpose is to **provide sustainable financial backing** and **strategic oversight to high-impact projects** that are directly responsible for existing user adoption, on-chain activity, Total Value Locked (TVL), and ecosystem engagement. While Cardano's governance structure and funding mechanisms, such as Project Catalyst and core development committees, have been instrumental in bootstrapping protocol advancements and open-source tooling, **there remains a substantial gap in ongoing support for live, user-facing products/services. CB DAO fills that gap.** Through a **transparent governance framework**, **strict accountability mechanisms**, and a **metrics-first funding approach**, CB DAO ensures that builders with growing products on mainnet can scale sustainably, integrate cutting-edge Cardano infrastructure (e.g. Hydra, Leios, Midgard), and contribute to the ecosystem's long-term growth. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳1,500,000 for Complement Catalyst: Extended Quadratic Funding---Zer...
This treasury withdrawal funds **Complement Catalyst: Extended Quadratic Funding---Zero Operational Costs** which will provide the following services: An innovative funding mechanism to complement Project Catalyst by addressing five critical challenges in blockchain ecosystem innovation funding: concentrated voter power, treasury fund limitations, inadequate impact reporting, uncertain ROI, and inefficient milestone management. The solution has zero operational costs---100% of funds go directly to Cardano projects. By combining quadratic funding with a reputation-based system, it will create a more democratic, transparent, and effective allocation process while maximizing treasury fund impact. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳3,126,000 for Ecosystem Exchange Listing and Market Making service...
This treasury withdrawal funds **Ecosystem Exchange Listing and Market Making service pool** which will provide MMAAS (Market Making as a Service): Proposal Overview This proposal aims to address two core issues within the Cardano ecosystem: - Problem 1: No Cardano project currently has a top-tier market maker, with the exception of Snek and Iagon. - Problem 2: No Cardano Native Token (CNT) is listed on top-tier exchanges such as Binance, Bybit, Okex, Kraken and Coinbase. Objective We, at Flowdesk, are committed to solving these problems. Our goal is to act as a trustworthy partner in assisting Cardano Web 3.0 projects by providing essential services such as Market Making as-a-Service (MMAAS) and helping with exchange listings. Through these efforts, we aim to enhance the overall liquidity and market presence of Cardano projects. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳889,500 for Cardano Ecosystem Pavilions at Exhibitions
This treasury withdrawal funds **Cardano Ecosystem Pavilions at Exhibitions** which will provide the following services: We propose to host Ecosystem Pavilions at numerous Exhibitions around the world. The funding will ensure that projects are able to have access to much more affordable prices to have a presence at the event. Non of the spots or travel budgets will be 100% funded. We will also be ensuring that projects that sign up understand the importance of pre event work, during the event work and follow up work to achieve the best possible ROI. The aim is that it will give projects a more affordable entry and education into how to truly make the most of exhibitions and marketing. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury. Note: This withdrawal request has been reduced on request by the Vendor to avoid overlapping with other proposals being considered by the Cardano community - reduced from the Budget Info Action approved ₳1,119,333 to ₳889,500.
Withdraw ₳3,000,000 for High-yield RWA Asset for Cardano: Tokenized Real Estate
This treasury withdrawal funds **High-yield RWA Asset for Cardano : Tokenized Real Estate** which will provide the following services: Haus is building an open-source Tokenized Home Equity Liquidity Protocol to unlock the $16 trillion in illiquid home equity sitting in U.S. residential real estate. By leveraging blockchain technology, our platform enables homeowners to sell fractional ownership of their home equity, instantly accessing liquidity while allowing investors to gain exposure to real estate appreciation. We have already prototyped and deployed this model on a private Ethereum blockchain, securing $20 million in Total Value Locked (TVL). With this proposal, we aim to transition HausCoin and the liquidity protocol to Cardano, leveraging its secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure to power a decentralized marketplace for home equity trading. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳4,000,000 for Expanding Stablecoin / Cardano Native Asset Support...
This treasury withdrawal funds **Expanding Stablecoin / Cardano Native Asset Support / Fiat Ramps** which will provide the following services: 1. Expanding wallet and custodian support for Cardano native assets (including USDA, a Cardano-native stablecoin). 2. Increasing the availability of Cardano stablecoins and native assets on exchanges and OTC desks. 3. Driving real-world utility for USDA in cross-border payments, remittances, and enterprise settlements. 4. Building cost-effective fiat on/off-ramps for ADA and Cardano native assets in frontier markets. By addressing these challenges, Anzens aims to boost liquidity, accessibility, and adoption of Cardano's DeFi and real-world use cases, bridging traditional finance with our open source blockchain-based payments. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳26,840,000 for Input Output Research (IOR): Cardano Vision - Wor...
This treasury withdrawal funds **Input Output Research (IOR): Cardano Vision - Work Program 2025** which will provide the following services: The IOR proposal for Work Program 2025 consists of 20 research streams and 6 technology validation streams from Cardano Vision, a five-year program consisting of 34 research streams across 9 thematic focus areas. Over a five-year period, this funnel approach is expected to generate over 100 high-quality research outputs and provide the foundation for 30 or more technology validation streams, to be implemented into Cardano's Testnet and Mainnet by engineers and developers from the Cardano community. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury. Note: This withdrawal request has been reduced on request by the Vendor from the Budget Info Action approved ₳26,848,000 to ₳26,840,000.
Withdraw ₳199,911 for OpShin - Python Smart Contracts for Cardano
This treasury withdrawal funds **OpShin - Python Smart Contracts for Cardano** which will provide the following services: This is OpShin: a toolchain that lets developers construct Cardano smart contracts in Python. The toolchain comprises several projects that aim to facilitate the development of Smart Contracts and dApps on Cardano. They are largely based on Python, or integrate well with it for maximal accessibility. On top of accessibility, OpShin ensures low transaction cost compared to PlutusTx. At the time of writing, Python is the second-most used language on GitHub, with 14.75% of the active userbase working with Python, and enjoys a 22.5% year-over-year increase in users; this is driven in part by its utility in data science and machine learning. Everyone who knows Python can leverage the toolstack available for Python development to build on Cardano; and that is a lot of people, with a lot of tools. OpShin enforces strict typing on the high-level programming: it implements a type system on top of Python type hints. However, all traces of typing are erased during compilation, for a maximum efficiency program. OpShin beats many programming languages when taken to the test for real use-cases. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳314,800 for PyCardano administered by Intersect
This treasury withdrawal funds **PyCardano** which will provide the following services: PyCardano is a lightweight Python library that enables developers to interact seamlessly with the Cardano blockchain. It facilitates the creation and signing of transactions without reliance on external serialization tools, thereby simplifying the development process and broadening accessibility for Python developers. Given the dynamic nature of blockchain technology, particularly with Cardano's ongoing protocol upgrades and hard forks, it is imperative to maintain and update PyCardano to ensure continuous compatibility and functionality. This proposal aims to: Ensure Compatibility: Regularly update PyCardano to align with the latest Cardano ledger rules and protocol changes, including upcoming hard forks in 2025. Enhance Reliability: Promptly identify and resolve bugs within PyCardano to maintain a robust and dependable library for developers for 12 months since the proposal is funded. Foster Community Engagement: Collaborate with the Cardano developer community to gather feedback, address issues, and implement improvements effectively. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳750,000 for Cardano Product Committee: Community-driven 2030 Carda...
This treasury withdrawal funds **Cardano Product Committee: Community-driven 2030 Cardano Vision and 2026 roadmap insights collection via workshops and structured product research** which will provide the following services: One of the key community goals in 2025 is to create a shared long-term vision, transitioning from the roadmap created by Cardano's founders to a community-led dynamic vision and yearly roadmap. To create the first community driven 2030 Cardano vision, and a following 2026 roadmap, the Cardano Product Committee of Intersect, via consultation, has drafted a strategy (which is already operational) which includes both broad consultation via workshops (remote and in-person) and focused insights collection via focus group calls, with key ecosystem stakeholders (like SPOs) and businesses (both in Cardano and outside Cardano), and incentivized structured user and market research with an initial set of broad questions divided by the broad Cardano goals. [https://productcommittee.docs.intersectmbo.org/committee-outcomes/2025-cardanos-roadmap/2025-proposed-cardano-goals](https://productcommittee.docs.intersectmbo.org/committee-outcomes/2025-cardanos-roadmap/2025-proposed-cardano-goals) This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳104,347 for MLabs Research towards Tooling for Elliptical Curves...
This treasury withdrawal funds MLabs **Research towards Tooling for Elliptical Curves - GrumpleStiltSkin** which will provide the following services: GrumpleStiltSkin will deliver an open-source, parameterized elliptic curve and Galois field framework implemented in Plutarch. The goal is to allow smart contracts on Cardano to verify cryptographic proofs over customizable curves and fields. This will include: - Plutarch support for Galois field arithmetic - Plutarch support for elliptic curve arithmetic - A generic ZK verifier in Plutarch - A validation test suite over BLS12-381 - A composable YTxP-compatible Plutarch wrapper This tool empowers developers with on-chain cryptographic flexibility, expands Cardano's ZK application capabilities, and sets the stage for future innovations in privacy and authentication. Deliver a parameterized elliptic curve and finite field cryptography framework in Plutarch, enabling developers to build smart contracts that verify zero-knowledge proofs over arbitrary curves. This flexibility empowers privacy-focused dApps, improves composability, and advances Cardano's technical capabilities. It creates a foundation for a wide range of ZK-powered features while reducing duplication of effort across the ecosystem. This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
Withdraw ₳45,217 for MLabs Core Tool Maintenance & Enhancement: Cardano.nix
This treasury withdrawal funds **MLabs Core Tool Maintenance & Enhancement: Cardano.nix** which will provide the following services: This proposal seeks annual funding for the maintenance and enhancement of Cardano.nix, a foundational toolset for building and deploying Cardano infrastructure with Nix. Funding covers regular maintenance to ensure compatibility with Cardano node updates and the Nix ecosystem, bug fixes, and minor enhancements to improve the tooling based on community needs and developments in related areas like Nix Flakes*.* This Treasury Withdrawal is submitted by Intersect on behalf of the vendor. The following sections; Abstract, Motivation, Rationale and Vendor Profile have been sourced from the approved proposal submitted by the Vendor as part of the Intersect budget process. This treasury withdrawal funds one of 39 proposals to give effect to the approved budget info action for ₳275,269,340, administered by Intersect via gov_action1u9x73kwufaxa70lfy59g4ynwyrcsaxdcd0gxzzmh67s9fxq4j8hqqk2phgh. The information provided herein is intended to fulfill the spirit of the constitutional requirement for a treasury withdrawal info action by also providing the details of the proposed solution, alignment to the budget, and amount to be withdrawn from the Cardano Treasury.
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