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Cardano Blog https://cardano.org/news Cardano Blog Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en <![CDATA[Community Digest]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-11-community-digest https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-11-community-digest Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.

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]]> community digest governance <![CDATA[Cardano Constitutional Convention 2024 - Day 3 Signing Ceremony]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-06-media-cardano-constitutional-convention-signing-ceremony https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-06-media-cardano-constitutional-convention-signing-ceremony Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> media governance events <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-06-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-06-weekly-development-report Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The SRE team released Cardano node v.10.1.3 and DB Sync updates, improving mainnet bootstraps and dashboards. The ledger team fixed a bug in protocol version 10 and added a query for DRep voting stake distribution. Mithril advanced incremental certification and enhanced certificate verification. The Constitutional Convention in Buenos Aires and Nairobi ratified a new Cardano constitution. Catalyst Fund13 voting continues until December 12, with over 1.5 billion ada in voting power. The education team held Cardano Days sessions and demonstrated live node use with a mobile SPO learning lab.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Cardano Constitutional Convention 2024 - Day 2 Delegate Voting]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-05-media-cardano-constitutional-convention-delegate-voting https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-05-media-cardano-constitutional-convention-delegate-voting Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> media governance events <![CDATA[Cardano Constitutional Convention 2024 - Day 1 Delegate Discussions]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-04-media-cardano-constitutional-convention-delegate-discussions https://cardano.org/news/2024-12-04-media-cardano-constitutional-convention-delegate-discussions Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> media governance events <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-29-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-29-weekly-development-report Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The consensus team refined Praos documentation and addressed chain growth violations. DB Sync v.13.6.0.2 improved rollbacks, Lace v.1.17.5 enhanced syncing, and Hydra advanced API filtering. Mithril introduced a one-line installer and new certifications. Catalyst Fund13 voting began on November 28, and the Constitutional Convention on December 4–6 will address the Cardano constitution. A proposal suggests renaming Chang #2 to the Plomin hard fork.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Community Digest]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-26-community-digest https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-26-community-digest Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.

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]]> community digest governance <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-22-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-22-weekly-development-report Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The core technology teams released components compatible with the latest Cardano node, including DB Sync and Cardano wallet updates. The ledger team shared the ImpSpec framework, while performance teams enhanced benchmarking and locli analysis. Mithril prepared for the Pythagoras era, and Hydra's Doom tournament qualifiers start December 3. The Constitutional Convention will vote on the Cardano constitution, and the community may rename Chang #2 to the Plomin hard fork.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-15-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-15-weekly-development-report Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The core technology teams assessed Ouroboros Leios feasibility and integrated ouroboros-network for Mithril. Non-P2P support will end post-next hard fork. The consensus team reviewed UTXO-HD and hard fork combinator updates, while Plutus advanced compilation tools and ScriptContext API. Mithril released distribution 2445.0, supporting node v.10.1. Hydra progressed on incremental commits and validator rewrites. Intersect's budget committee prepares Cardano treasury allocations for 2025.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Community Digest]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-11-community-digest https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-11-community-digest Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.

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]]> community digest governance <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-08-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-08-weekly-development-report Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The core technology teams released node v.10.1.2, while DB Sync v.13.6.0.0 nears mainnet testing. The ledger team improved code quality and added stake pool vote queries. Performance benchmarks advanced decentralized submission via cardano-cli. Mithril pre-released distribution 2445.0-pre and explored signer registration solutions. Voltaire refined node v.10.1.2, Catalyst celebrated 1,000+ completed projects, and voter registration continues, with Catalyst Voices focusing on core improvements.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-01-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-11-01-weekly-development-report Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The core technology teams released node v.10.1.1 for the Chang #2 upgrade, enhancing governance with SPO delegation and auto-abstain DRep votes. Lace v.1.17 introduced shared wallets in beta. Plutus conducted end-to-end testing for new primitives, and Hydra advanced incremental commits and on-chain validators. Mithril released CIP-137 for decentralized message queues and added Prometheus-based metrics.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Cardano Summit 2024 - Day 2 Highlights]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-26-media-cardano-summit-2024-day2 https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-26-media-cardano-summit-2024-day2 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Explore the highlights, major announcements, and engaging discussions from day two of the Cardano Summit 2024.

]]> media summit events <![CDATA[Cardano Summit 2024 - Day 1 Highlights]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-25-media-cardano-summit-2024-day1 https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-25-media-cardano-summit-2024-day1 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT An amazing first day at the Cardano Summit 2024 in Dubai! Keynotes: Unveiling the latest in blockchain innovation and envisioning Cardano’s future. Panels: Delving into real-world applications with insights from industry leaders and experts. Cardano Market: Exploring groundbreaking projects, startups, and connecting with the vibrant Cardano community. Community: Meeting passionate people from all corners of the world, exchanging ideas and experiences.

]]> media summit events <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-25-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-25-weekly-development-report Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The ledger team finalized protocol 10.0 changes, advanced Conway testing, and refined conformance tests. Performance benchmarking for node v.10.0 began, and Mithril released distribution 2442.0, supporting the Pythagoras era with enhanced metrics. Intersect completed elections, onboarding new members in late October. Catalyst Fund13 entered community review, nearing 1,000 completed projects. The education team supported the Cardano Summit in Argentina and updated the 'Mastering Cardano' book.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-18-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-18-weekly-development-report Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The consensus team released updated packages, improved IOSim, and reduced header clock skew. The ledger team added protections against deposit loss, updated delegation rules, and refined SPO vote thresholds. Plutus enhanced user guides, Hydra progressed incremental commits with Aiken integration, and Mithril prepared for the Pythagoras era. Intersect elections and Chang #2 upgrade planning continue. The education team held a Madrid meetup and preps for the Cardano Summit in Argentina.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Community Digest]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-14-community-digest https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-14-community-digest Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.

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]]> community digest governance <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-11-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-11-weekly-development-report Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The DB Sync team resolved off-chain data issues and improved memory management. Node v.9.2 benchmarks advanced, and cardano-tracer-0.3 was released. Mithril progressed decentralization, and Intersect elections close October 20. Chang #2 hard fork planning aligns with CIP-1694. Catalyst Fund13 submissions finalize with reviews ongoing. Community contributions to Cardano core rose to 45.97%. The education team preps for the Cardano Summit in Argentina and December constitution events.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-04-weekly-development-report https://cardano.org/news/2024-10-04-weekly-development-report Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The consensus team set performance goals, rebased UTXO-HD, and improved robustness. Plutus revamped user guides and submitted CIPs on arrays and maps. Hydra advanced incremental commits, Blockfrost integration, and tested Raft networking. Mithril decentralized signature orchestration and prepared for node v.9.2.1. Intersect held annual meetings, and Catalyst opened Fund13 proposals. Education prepped for Cardano Days in Santander and attended the Constitution event in Oslo.

]]> weekly development report development <![CDATA[Community Digest]]> https://cardano.org/news/2024-09-30-community-digest https://cardano.org/news/2024-09-30-community-digest Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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.

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