SPOs and DReps have three days remaining to vote on the Protocol Parameter Update to increase Plutus execution limits. This update scales DApp capabilities by allowing more logic per transaction while optimizing block usage for higher throughput. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the formal proposal and the recent SPO Roundtable discussion to ensure the network continues to meet growing demand.

A Roundtable Talk, features a discussion on increasing Plutus memory units to enhance throughput and developer flexibility. Participants addressed node performance, constitutional guardrails, and the vital role of SPO participation under CIP-1694. The session aimed to provide SPOs with the technical clarity needed for informed voting on protocol scaling.

The Cardano Constitution is ratified with 79% support, taking effect January 24. It introduces stricter standards, including mandatory immutable links for off-chain documents. Importantly, budget info actions are no longer recognized; all ada treasury withdrawals must now be fully self-contained. These changes prioritize transparency and standalone accountability for every governance proposal within the ecosystem.

Cardano 2030 Vision passed with 67.8% approval (3.77B ada). This non-binding framework, built by 700+ community members, focuses on adoption, governance, and sustainability. It defines Cardano as the premier choice for mission-critical applications, providing a strategic roadmap to align future ecosystem development and technical priorities.

The Net Change Limit extension was ratified to ensure treasury continuity, while the election of Cardano Curia restored the Constitutional Committee. Current proposals include adding Christina Gianelloni as an eighth member, the Cardano 2030 Vision strategy, and Constitution v2.4. This version aims to improve enforceability and remove non-binding clauses from the governing document.

Nicolas Cerny reflects on the transition to fully decentralized decision-making during a historic year for Cardano governance. Key milestones include a 100% voting record as a DRep, the completion of the Interim Constitutional Committee tenure, and the delegation of 140 million ada to seven community DReps. Plans are underway to delegate an additional 220 million ada to Adoption and Operations DReps in early 2026.

The Net Change Limit serves as a constitutional safeguard that caps ADA withdrawals from the treasury to ensure financial sustainability. A proposed short extension allows the community time to ratify a new 18-month limit and align fiscal strategies with Cardano Vision 2030, ensuring continuous funding for ecosystem growth.

Intersect board election results have been announced, with Adam Rusch and Jack Briggs elected as new members. This milestone marks the first time a majority of the board is directly elected by its members, achieved with a 26% voter turnout to reinforce decentralized, community-led governance.

The first community-led Constitutional Committee election has concluded, with seven members elected via an on-chain vote by DReps and SPOs. The process utilized a one-lovelace-one-vote system to select representatives responsible for upholding the Cardano Constitution for the upcoming term. This milestone establishes a decentralized governance framework and marks the full transition of constitutional power to the community.

The journey toward decentralized governance has spanned three years, marking a transition from foundational community workshops to a fully autonomous, on-chain democratic system. Key milestones included the establishment of the Constitution and the introduction of elected representatives. This framework empowers ADA holders to shape the protocol's future through direct participation and voting.