Cardano Foundation Re-poster

The bond connecting blockchain technology with artificial intelligence continues to grow. Tailored specifically for decision-makers, the AI & Blockchain for Business Leaders course from the Cardano Academy examines the practical convergence of these fields. This curriculum moves past the noise of headlines to demonstrate exactly how such technologies interact within authentic organizational settings.

The latest insights into the State of Cardano Q4 2025 are now available. This quarter proved to be a pivotal time for the network, highlighted by the Pentad formation involving five core ecosystem entities. Additionally, the ecosystem demonstrated impressive governance continuity following a snap CC election. To further support infrastructure, a 70M $ADA Critical Integrations fund has been launched, specifically targeting custodians, oracles, and stablecoins.

You are invited to read the full report here:
https://messari.io/report/state-of-cardano-q4-2025

Acting in our capacity as a DRep, we have officially voted YES to decrease the minimum Constitutional Committee size from 7 to 5. ✅ This update establishes a crucial buffer to prevent governance stalls caused by member removals or resignations. You can verify the details of our vote on-chain:

The most exceptional characteristic of Cardano is _________.

Introducing the Blockchain & Sustainability Masterclass. 🌱

This masterclass explores how blockchain can support sustainable projects with real business impact, like transparent reporting, traceability, and authenticity verification.

Start learning: https://cardanofoundation.org/en/academy/course/masterclass-blockchain-sustainability

Making governance participation effortless. 🗳️

All stakeholders can now contribute to on-chain governance with certainty using the Cardano Governance Voting Tool. If $ADA is in your portfolio, you are entitled to help shape the trajectory of Cardano. Familiarize yourself with the tool and exercise your right to vote.

https://voting.cardanofoundation.org/

We have officially cast a YES vote for the Cardano DeFi Liquidity Budget: Withdrawal 1. ✅ While we applaud the team for disclosing their risk management protocols, we suggest they implement better reporting and transparency measures before any subsequent withdrawals.

On-chain vote:

We are excited to announce that Reeve 1.3 is available. You can now embed verified organizational identity (vLEI) into financial data and publish it via customizable reporting templates. Reeve empowers teams to issue financial records that third parties can independently verify, eliminating the need to modify your existing systems.

A vibrant and swiftly changing environment defines the current state of smart contract languages on Cardano. ⚙️ What sets Cardano apart from many other ecosystems is its ability to accommodate a wide variety of on-chain programming languages. We have released a new guide to help you navigate this terrain and understand how to develop on the network. Read our latest article here: https://cardanofoundation.org/blog/building-on-cardano-without-haskell

Together with @awscloud and @sidan_lab, we welcome you to Web3 Founders Night in Hong Kong. 🇭🇰 Taking place tomorrow, 12 February, during Consensus, this event offers a platform for networking with teams building across Web3, hearing startup pitches, and gaining investor insights. You can find more information and register at the following link: https://luma.com/qq1ycris

It is officially day one of @Consensus_HK here in Hong Kong. 🇭🇰 In adherence to the Cardano Unified Global Events Strategy, we are attending alongside our ecosystem partners to advocate for Cardano. A major highlight of our participation is the Cardano Spotlight Session, which is scheduled for this Thursday at 15:00 HKT. Join us as @IOHK_Charles, @F_ZK_Now, @Phillip_Pon, and @giozzi take the stage to explore the current status of the ecosystem, review which real-world applications are live, and explain exactly why builders should choose Cardano. Watch this space for further reports from the event!

Although plastic waste is a worldwide problem, obtaining trustworthy data on its recovery remains difficult. ♻️ By leveraging Cardano, @Plastiks_io transforms this information into authenticated records that uphold circular economy goals and ensure transparent reporting. Discover more in our most recent case study: https://cardanofoundation.org/case-studies/plastiks

Obtaining dependable information on plastic recovery is difficult, even though the waste itself is a worldwide problem. ♻️ To address this, @Plastiks_io leverages Cardano to convert recovery data into authenticated records. This empowers transparent reporting and bolsters circular-economy initiatives. You can read more about this work in our brand new case study: https://cardanofoundation.org/case-studies/plastiks

While plastic waste is a worldwide issue, finding trustworthy data regarding its recovery is often difficult.♻️ By building on Cardano, @Plastiks_io transforms this information into verifiable records that facilitate transparent reporting and bolster circular-economy efforts. Explore the full details in our new case study: https://cardanofoundation.org/case-studies/plastiks

The launch of Cardano Rosetta Java v2.0.0 is officially here. ⚙️

With this update, the Cardano exchange integration stack receives significant enhancements. Users will benefit from a more durable foundation, greater system reliability, and synchronization times that are approximately ~30% quicker.

To get started and read the full release notes, please head over to the documentation provided: https://github.com/cardano-foundation/cardano-rosetta-java/releases/tag/2.0.0

After spending forty-eight hours in London engaged in countless discussions, a single undeniable conclusion emerged: success favors infrastructure established on a foundation of trust.

We were delighted to host the Cardano Main Stage at @DAF_Global, where we explored critical topics. @F_Gregaard addressed the concept of the integrity economy, while @Thomas_ADA_ spoke about making trust transferable through Veridian. Additionally, @SandroKnopfelCF led a panel discussion on creating market-ready digital assets, joined by @AnzensOfficial, @MasumiNetwork, @libertum_token, and @issuanceswiss.

These themes resonated throughout our meetings with media representatives from @CNBC, @TheBigWhale_, @BullishDumpling, and @beincrypto. They all sought the answer to one primary question: which entities are truly dedicated to long-term development?

We also collaborated with partners within the ecosystem who are developing regulated and compliant infrastructure on Cardano. This group includes @USDMOfficial, @W3i_CEO, @blockjock2017, @libertum_token, @AzamJavvad, @issuanceswiss, @TapDano, and @AquaraOfficial.

The trip provided renewed energy, genuine momentum, and excellent dialogue. We appreciate everyone who took the time to interact with us. This is the path we take to construct the future of finance.

Over the course of two days in London, filled with countless meetings, a singular conclusion emerged: success is driven by infrastructure grounded in trust.

During @DAF_Global, we curated the Cardano Main Stage to highlight key industry shifts. @F_Gregaard explored the concept of the integrity economy, while @Thomas_ADA_ demonstrated how Veridian is facilitating transferable trust. Furthermore, @SandroKnopfelCF moderated a discussion on developing digital assets ready for the market, joined by @AnzensOfficial, @masumi_official, @libertum_io, and @issuanceswiss.

The sentiment from these sessions resonated during our dialogues with media outlets such as @CNBC, @TheBigWhale_, @BullishDumpling, and @beincrypto. Each inquired about the same fundamental issue: identifying those who are constructing solutions for the long haul.

Our time was also spent working alongside ecosystem partners who are establishing regulated, compliant infrastructure within Cardano. This group includes @USDMOfficial, @W3i_CEO, @blockjock2017, @libertum_io, @AzamJavvad, @monetaglobal_, @issuanceswiss, @TapDano, and @AquaraOfficial.

The interactions were excellent, generating renewed energy and genuine momentum. We want to thank everyone who paused to engage with us. This is precisely the way we construct the future of finance.

We extend our thanks to every individual who engaged with us and the Cardano ecosystem. The Digital Assets Forum proved to be a success, characterized by strong enthusiasm for Cardano. We truly valued the interactions at our booth, where we discussed essential themes such as real-world adoption, governance, and digital identity.