The January 6, 2025, Cardano Community Digest calls on SPOs to vote on the Plomin Hard Fork, which introduces Protocol Version 10 for governance and technical upgrades. With 83.13% of staked ada yet to vote, 51% participation is needed. The Digest also spotlights LOGIC, a stake pool supporting projects like NEWM and Aiken, showcasing community and technical contributions.

The December 23, 2024, Digest highlights Catalyst Fund 13 results, with 2.5 billion ada funding 199 projects through 311,000 votes. Governance decentralization and community input were key discussion points. The Messari Q3 2024 report noted a 31.2% revenue decrease, a 13.3% increase in DeFi TVL to $231.6M, and a 145.5% rise in USDM’s market cap to $7.9M.

The December 11, 2024, Digest highlights a Roundtable Talk on Nested Transactions (CIP-0118) and a Developer Blog featuring DexHunter CEO Nikita Melentjevs discussing on-chain analytics. Fund13 voting concludes on December 12, 11 a.m. UTC, with tools like cgov.app and tempo.vote supporting governance participation. Additional insights cover liquid staking in Cardano and tips to recognize common scams.

The final day celebrated the signing of the Cardano constitution, a milestone in decentralized governance. The event featured a governance exhibition and media highlights. Delegates formalized the constitution, symbolizing Cardano’s commitment to transparent and inclusive decision-making. The day concluded with a sense of accomplishment, paving the way for a resilient and decentralized future.

Day 2 marked a historic moment as delegates concluded their discussions and participated in the voting process on the Cardano constitution. Key decisions were made through transparent, democratic deliberation, culminating in a voting ceremony that underscored the community's collective commitment to decentralized governance. The day's outcome highlighted the unity and determination of Cardano’s global ecosystem.

The Cardano Constitutional Convention began with global participants collaborating to shape the ecosystem’s governance principles. Delegates in Nairobi and Buenos Aires engaged in thoughtful discussions to refine the draft constitution, balancing ideals of decentralization, inclusivity, and practicality. Keynotes from Charles Hoskinson and Dr. Silvia Nonna inspired a shared vision for Cardano’s future, setting the stage for a pivotal weekend in blockchain governance.

The first Cardano Constitutional Convention is scheduled for December 4–6, 2024, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Nairobi, Kenya, aiming to draft and ratify the Cardano Constitution based on extensive community feedback. A recent roundtable discussion featured key ecosystem members deliberating on the draft constitution, fostering transparency and community engagement. The Stake Pool Spotlight highlights WADA, a pool dedicated to supporting innovation and ecosystem growth across the African continent.

The Cardano Summit 2024 in Dubai featured masterclasses on topics such as decentralized governance, sidechains, and protocol parameters; recordings are now available on the Cardano Community YouTube channel. The interim Constitutional Committee has voted on the 3rd Governance Info Action regarding the potential increase of the K parameter. Intersect invites community participation in the 2025 annual budget survey to guide resource allocation and ecosystem growth.

The 3rd Governance Info Action is live, inviting DReps, SPOs, and ICC members to vote on increasing the K parameter to enhance decentralization. Developers are encouraged to participate in the annual State of the Cardano Developer Ecosystem Survey to provide insights for future improvements. Rhys Morgan has launched a new Aiken programming course, offering tutorials on smart contract development. The Cardano Foundation introduces 'Our Cardano,' outlining its ecosystem ethos and principles to foster a thriving, decentralized community.

The Cardano Summit Awards voting is now open, recognizing excellence across 11 categories within the ecosystem. The Developer Blog Series features an interview with Sricharan Ganta, CEO of Nucast, discussing innovations in digital media ownership on Cardano. The Stake Pool Spotlight highlights GROW, a pool dedicated to charitable initiatives in Africa. Ambassador Stories introduces Jose Iadicicco, a Meetup Organizer advancing blockchain education in Argentina.