The March 05, 2026, Intersect report proposes a structured framework for coordinating the next budget cycle. This Info Action asks DReps to validate a process aligned with the Cardano Vision 2030 and measurable ecosystem KPIs. Key features include a minimum proposal size of 100,000 ada and standardized templates to improve transparency. The framework aims to ensure treasury resources are deployed responsibly while maintaining long-term economic sustainability for the network.

The March 04, 2026, Intersect report announces that applications for the 2026 committee elections will open on March 30 for all paid individual members. Candidates have until April 17 to apply for roles that shape technical decisions and budget oversight. New improvements include a 500 ada monthly service reward and increased transparency for voters. These elections aim to integrate diverse global voices into the substantive governance of Cardano.

The January 22, 2026, Intersect report highlights the ratification of the updated Cardano Constitution, which received support from 79% of active voting stake. The new constitution takes effect at the epoch boundary on January 24, introducing stricter standards for governance actions, such as mandatory immutable links for off-chain documents. Additionally, budget info actions are no longer constitutionally recognized, requiring treasury withdrawals to be fully self-contained.

The January 21, 2026, Intersect report announces that DReps have successfully ratified the Cardano 2030 Vision Info Action with 67.8% approval, representing 3.77 billion ada. Facilitated by the Product Committee and involving over 700 community members, this non-binding framework positions Cardano as the premier secure blockchain for mission-critical applications. The vote serves as a checkpoint to validate shared strategic pillars, including adoption, governance, and sustainability, guiding future ecosystem development.

The January 09, 2026, Intersect report highlights the ratification of a Net Change Limit extension, ensuring treasury continuity. With the election of Cardano Curia, the Constitutional Committee has been restored to full functionality. Active proposals now include adding Christina Gianelloni as an eighth committee member, the Cardano 2030 Vision strategy, and Constitution v2.4, which aims to improve enforceability and remove non-binding clauses from the governing document.

The December 03, 2025, blog post by Nicolas Cerny reflects on a historic year for Cardano governance, highlighting the Foundation's transition to fully decentralized decision-making. Key achievements include the Foundation's 100% voting record as a DRep, completion of its 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 July 8, 2025, Cardano Community Digest features a Roundtable Talk on the economic sustainability of Cardano, along with demos from Pragma and Amaru. It also includes information about an upcoming node workshop in Toulouse. Additionally, the digest announces the results of the Intersect 2025 Constitutional Committee election and highlights the Cardano Foundation's launch of Reeve, a new on-chain financial reporting solution.

On July 4, 2025, the Cardano Foundation, through Governance Lead Nicolas Cerny, released a set of 14 flowcharts to clarify Cardano's governance actions. These visual guides aim to make the on-chain voting processes more understandable and transparent for the community. By demystifying the procedures for different governance actions, the Foundation hopes to encourage broader and more informed participation. The release underscores the evolving nature of Cardano's governance and the importance of an engaged community in shaping the protocol's future.

The June 24, 2025, Cardano Community Digest recaps the Cardano Berlin Hackathon and the Eureka Crypto Conference, both community-driven events from Berlin Blockchain Week. It highlights Midnight's new Tokenomics & Incentives paper and the release of animated governance flowcharts on cardano.org. Additionally, the digest features the latest from Essential Cardano's Dev Report and an introduction to the Cardano Blueprint, a resource designed to simplify understanding of the protocol.

The June 11, 2025, Cardano Community Digest highlights a focus on the Ouroboros Leios consensus protocol, explaining its significance for the network's future. It also provides a recap of the June 5th Stake Pool Operator call through notes from Rick McCracken. Additionally, the digest covers the recent Azteca 2025 community events in Mexico and features a spotlight on the FRADA stake pool, showcasing different aspects of the ecosystem.