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Introducing Cardano Delegated Representatives (DReps) #5 It’s that time of the week again – the 5th edition of DRep introductions. Take a look at this week’s highlighted DReps: Cardanolotus: “My goal is to protect and preserve Cardano’s ethos, support true decentralization, and ensure governance proposals align with its principles. I am also committed to voting for the right projects and innovations to ensure Cardano operates effectively across all aspects." https://lnkd.in/eFJcJ7xd STAKEPOOL GOMA: “The GOMA DRep vision is to foster a transparent, inclusive, and accountable governance environment that prioritizes the well-being of the community and the long-term success of the ecosystem." https://lnkd.in/eAxrgSC2 Joy & Hope pool: “Based on my expertise in software law and policy, I wanted to apply governance on an actual blockchain network. I want to do my best as a DRep to reflect the opinions of people with various perspectives in the community as appropriately as possible.” https://lnkd.in/e46egPdi Rodrigo Oyarzun: “Governance is about progress, not perfection. I believe in creating an inclusive and evolving process that empowers communities to contribute to decision-making. I want to be a DRep because I believe in the transformative potential of blockchain technology and want to represent voices that drive innovation and transparency in governance.” https://lnkd.in/e3xvCzHX Wepngong Maureen: “I believe governance should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their stake size, technical knowledge, or language. My journey from 39 ADA to DRep status taught me that every voice matters, and good ideas can come from anywhere. Also, all governance decisions should be explained in clear, understandable language. Not technical jargon that excludes people from the conversation. If it can’t be explained simply, it hasn’t been explained well enough.” https://lnkd.in/eUjHuAcU Wada: “For each governance action, the team pays attention to details in ensuring that the interest of the proposal is in alignment with the broader interest of the ecosystem. The key impacts of the proposal and its constitutionality are what inform a YES or ABSTAIN vote from our camp. However, we will unanimously vote NO on all proposals that portray interests that are in contrast with the ecosystem’s interests." https://lnkd.in/eeFztJTR Thinking of becoming a DRep or already registered but haven’t introduced yourself on the Cardano Forum? This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Cardano community, share your story, motivations, and your vision for contributing to governance. https://lnkd.in/ecrmsk3f

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 On 14 February 2023, at the start of epoch 394, Cardano reached a significant milestone with the launch of the Valentine Hard Fork. This intra-era upgrade introduced new built-in functions to Plutus, supporting ECDSA and Schnorr signatures over the SECP256k1 curve, which expands the network’s cross-chain interoperability by enabling secure verification of transactions from other blockchains. In doing so, it has enabled the development of cross-chain decentralized applications, opening new opportunities for developers and users alike. As we commemorate this milestone, we recognize Cardano’s ongoing evolution and its commitment to fostering a more connected and innovative blockchain future. For an overview of past hard forks and the functionalities they introduced, visit: https://lnkd.in/efBSsgkN

Here is my interview in Uruguay 🇺🇾 🇺🇾 🇺🇾 I discuss the latest updates in Cardano, including the on-chain vote on the Constitution, the features of the Plomin Hard Fork and the reasoning behind its name, Cardano’s budget, Project Catalyst, past, present and future, and the most pressing debates. I also explain why we chose Uruguay for this event. Did you know that Uruguay had no delegates and applications to participate in the Constitutional Convention? Did you know that there are no publicly known Cardano ambassadors, SPOs, or DReps residing in Uruguay, despite the presence of several holders? We shared some statistics and figures to highlight this. That’s why we traveled there—to raise awareness, showcase the technical features that make Cardano unique, and promote the development of a local community led by its own people. The interview also includes a call to action for individuals who wish to engage with institutions such as Intersect, the Cardano Foundation, IOG, or any other organization within the ecosystem. Additionally, we encourage people to explore their own interests and preferred ways to contribute—whether through projects, governance, technical expertise, or any other area they find meaningful. It was a fantastic event! Here’s the interview with English subtitles.

In the latest Developer Spotlight, Raul Antonio Rosa Padilla, CTO of FluidTokens, shares how the platform unlocks liquidity on Cardano with instant, unspendable loans leveraging staking. He also dives into Bitcoin DeFi, a partnership with Minswap Labs for a programmable token DEX, and upcoming innovations like cross-chain integration and ZK P2P loans. For this and more, see the following link: https://lnkd.in/ef4XWwcg #Cardano #Developer #DeFi

If you are building on Cardano, you might be interested in knowing Cardano Foundation's HAL team has released version 4.0.0 of cardano-addresses, nearly 2 years and a half after the previous version. Highlights of this release are: * Support governance related keys and addresses for both CIP-105 and CIP-129 * Drop support for Javascript (there are now quite a few alternatives in JS/TS)

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 (𝗗𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘀) #4 It’s time to meet the individuals who could represent your interests in Cardano’s governance! This Week’s Highlighted DReps: Chris Cata "I want to help the community have a say in decisions that add value to the blockchain with very little waste. I also want them to see a blockchain that thrives, growing and improving with meaningful and impactful changes in governance." https://lnkd.in/exx4nXvk EarnCoinPool.com "Objectives: To push for more decentralization. Pushing power to the edges with governance and keeping Cardano decentralized goes hand in hand." https://lnkd.in/eCcYqmvU Jonah Koch "I vow to use this role responsibly to level the playing field, protect our fundamental rights as stakeholders, amplify diverse community voices, and preserve our digital freedoms for future participants." https://lnkd.in/e-SkUikx DRep Varavas "We urgently need to rethink and change the way our world currently works. I feel responsible for being on the front lines, ensuring the network functions properly on all levels." https://lnkd.in/eYSpsxMP Larisa Mcfarlane "I am committed to staying informed on Governance Actions and contributing thoughtfully to the long-term sustainability of the Cardano ecosystem." https://lnkd.in/eGDZt4Bt Martin Lang "There are many crucial things to keep an eye on, i wanna be a DRep to represent your voice when it comes to make decisions about technical changes, parameter changes and especially Treasury Withdrawals. I will do my best do make sure that we don’t spend our beloved lovelaces on some stupid projects and “burn money.” https://lnkd.in/ef8wkQaV --- 📢 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 If you’re thinking about becoming a DRep or have already registered but haven’t had the chance to introduce yourself on the Cardano Forum, now’s a great opportunity! Share your journey, motivations, and vision for contributing to governance, and connect with the Cardano community: https://lnkd.in/ecrmsk3f #Cardano #Blockchain #Governance #DReps

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗶-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 In this edition, we highlight key updates from across the Cardano ecosystem. Read the Developer Blog interview with Raul Antonio, CTO of 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀, on unlocking liquidity and Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano. 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗱 shares 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁’𝘀 2025 roadmap and DRep voting insights. Don’t miss 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and the latest from 𝗘𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗢 and the Cardano Ecosystem Guide 2025—plus many more updates from across the ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/enucFFhf EMURGO, Input Output (IOHK), FluidTokens, Raul Antonio Rosa Padilla, Kriss Baird, Cardano Foundation, Intersect MBO, ADA Handle, Nicolas Cerny, Cardano Over Coffee, Ben O'Hanlon #Cardano

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 (𝗗𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘀) #3 It’s that time of the week again. Meet some of the individuals who could represent your interests in Cardano’s governance. Explore their introductions on the Cardano Forum: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ecrmsk3f 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 👇   --- Viet_Cardano_Community: "We believe that true governance must be decentralized, empowering the community to collectively shape the future of Cardano. Centralized decision-making can hinder innovation and inclusivity, which is why decentralization is at the core of our beliefs.”   https://lnkd.in/esNd6Nkc --- Andreas Sosilo: "I believe in empowering the community, especially those who may not have time to engage in every Governance Action. By offering guidance and sharing knowledge, I help ensure informed and impactful decision-making that strengthens Cardano."   https://lnkd.in/ejukzEGx --- Philip de Souza: “Relevant experience to support governance as a DRep for the Cardano community comes from my daily profession as a Data Management & Governance Specialist for the official stock exchange of the EU & Germany, Deutsche Börse Group, where I most recently headed the definition of the exchange’s group-wide, Data Domain Model."   https://lnkd.in/eYXYqrvZ --- SIDAN Lab: “At SIDAN Lab, we’ve established a set of guidelines to inform our governance decisions as a DRep in the Cardano ecosystem….These guidelines are open-source, continuously evolving, and intended to foster a more engaged and impactful governance ecosystem."   https://lnkd.in/eA5sSnMz --- Nguyen Thanh: “As a DRep, I commit to transparency, providing clear reasoning behind every vote, and always welcoming feedback from my delegators. I also pledge to actively engage with the community and refine my perspectives with the singular goal of advancing Cardano’s development."   https://lnkd.in/eCurSx5g --- InputEndorsers: "My aim is to provide a completely independent and balanced voice to the debate and decision-making. We need decentralization and independent points of view. I strive to be one of them."   https://lnkd.in/eUNXR-rC --- 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Thinking of becoming a DRep or already registered but haven’t introduced yourself on the Cardano Forum?  This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Cardano community, share your story, motivations, and vision for contributing to governance.  🔗 https://lnkd.in/ecrmsk3f #Cardano #Blockchain #Governance

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟯𝟬 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗨𝗧𝗖 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 We’ll reflect on the journey that led to the Plomin Hard Fork, revisit key advancements from past hard forks, and explore Cardano’s roadmap from Byron to Voltaire. Hear from Stake Pool Operators, delegators, and project leaders as they share their experiences, insights, and future expectations with Cardano treasury funding unlocking new opportunities. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 on x.com/Cardano 𝗧𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://lnkd.in/ezztiq7D 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿: https://lnkd.in/ebpMyutK

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 (𝗗𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘀) #2 Cardano is a decentralized blockchain platform that empowers its community to help shape its future through active participation. At the heart of our governance model are DReps. Any ada holder can register as a DRep or delegate their stake to DReps who align with their values. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 Curious to learn more about the individuals who could represent your interests in Cardano's governance? Feel free to visit the Cardano Forum for DRep introductions:https://lnkd.in/eFTeanbB 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘀: STAKEPOOL GOMA "As a dedicated Delegated Representative (DRep) for the Cardano network, The GOMA DRep vision is to foster a transparent, inclusive, and accountable governance environment that prioritizes the well-being of the community and the long-term success of the ecosystem." https://lnkd.in/eYpK7S3m Jefeweiss "I signed up as a DRep because I wanted to understand how the process worked and what was involved before I delegated the responsibility to someone else." https://lnkd.in/epvNv-5N Sequoia Brown - I help B2B companies connect with target customers  “The community has been calling for better marketing for years, as a DRep I hope to provide a clear option for where support can be placed to improve Cardano’s chances of being better marketed." https://lnkd.in/emAqs82R Alexandr Bykov “As a Cardano DRep, I will evaluate and vote on all proposals with a strong commitment to libertarian principles, ensuring they align with the ideals of freedom, decentralization, and individual empowerment." https://lnkd.in/eR_Ne89d Lloyd Duhon “My motivation to serve as a Cardano DRep stems from a deep-rooted passion for decentralized governance and a commitment to Cardano’s transformative potential." https://lnkd.in/efGZemWt These are the DReps introduced this week—take a moment to explore their profiles and learn about their contributions to Cardano’s governance. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Are you thinking about becoming a DRep or already registered but haven’t introduced yourself on the Cardano Forum yet? We’d love to hear from you—visit the link below to get started: https://lnkd.in/ecrmsk3f