The Cardano ($ADA) community has just made history — and it’s a moment that could define the future of decentralized governance in blockchain.
For the first time ever, Cardano’s community directly voted to approve core development funding from the treasury. This isn't just another upgrade — it's the dawn of a fully decentralized and self-sustaining ecosystem, powered by the people who believe in it most: ADA holders.
With the recent Chang and Plomin upgrades, Cardano has officially stepped into a new era of community-driven governance. And founder Charles Hoskinson couldn’t be prouder.
💬 "Thank you everyone for your support and trust. Let's get it done." — Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles), August 3, 2025
This historic vote resulted in overwhelming support — 73.93% of voters backed the proposal to fund the Input Output Engineering (IOE) roadmap from the Cardano treasury. It’s a major step forward, not just in terms of technical progress, but in affirming a shared, community-led vision for the protocol’s future.
🔍 So, what’s next for Cardano?
With funding now secured, Cardano is poised to deliver a powerful set of upgrades aimed at scalability, user experience, and cross-chain interoperability:
Ouroboros Leios: A game-changing protocol upgrade designed to boost throughput speeds while keeping Cardano secure and decentralized.
Hydra: Optimized for ultra-fast, low-cost transactions — perfect for microtransactions and real-time apps.
Mithril Enhancements: These will shorten node bootstrapping times and support lightweight clients, making Cardano more accessible than ever.
Nested Transactions: A critical building block for advanced smart contracts and improved interoperability across blockchain networks.
This moment marks more than just a technical win — it’s a collective achievement by the ADA community. Together, they’re not just supporting upgrades; they’re shaping the future of Cardano.
And the message from the founder is clear: "Let’s get it done."
