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Plinth

Ivan Irakoze
plinth
The rebranded Plutus Tx compiler in Cardano's ecosystem that enhances smart contract development. Plinth simplifies contract creation and optimizes on- and off-chain interactions, demonstrating Cardano's commitment to improved developer tooling.
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Hyperledger Identus

Ivan Irakoze
hyperledger identus
A Linux Foundation project under the Decentralized Trust initiative that provides components for building self-sovereign identity (SSI) solutions. Identus enhances security, privacy, and efficiency in blockchain-based identity management.
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Edinburgh Decentralization Index (EDI)

Ivan Irakoze
Edinburgh Decentralization Index
A framework developed by the University of Edinburgh and Input Output Global (IOG) that measures and analyzes decentralization levels across blockchains. The EDI employs various metrics and presents data through a publicly accessible interactive dashboard.
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Blockfrost

Ivan Irakoze
Blockfrost
An API service for Cardano developers that simplifies blockchain access through tools for querying data, interacting with smart contracts, and building decentralized applications (DApps).
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Decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN)

Ivan Irakoze
DePIN
A framework that decentralizes physical infrastructure like servers and hardware, enabling operation without centralized providers. This approach enhances resilience and reduces costs in decentralized ecosystems.
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CIP-30

Emmanuel
VoltaireCIP-30
This improvement proposal defines the API communication between web-based stacks and Cardano wallets. It enables decentralized applications (DApps) to access wallet information, enhancing user interactions with the blockchain.
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CIP-95

Emmanuel
VoltaireCIP-95
An extension of CIP-30 that facilitates the recognition of whether a key belongs to a delegate representative (DRep). This governance enhancement allows decentralized applications (DApps) to recognize the role of users registered as DReps on-chain without directly identifying the DReps themselves.
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Constitutional committee

Emmanuel
VoltaireConstitutional committee
The Constitutional Committee (CC) is one of the three groups responsible for ratifying governance actions under CIP-1694 alongside SPOs and DReps. CIP-1694 defines the CC as a committee that represents a set of individuals or entities that are collectively responsible for ensuring that the constitution's principles are upheld and enforced. As described in C...
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Constitutional convention

Emmanuel
VoltaireConstitutional convention
The Cardano Constitutional Convention event occurred in Buenos Aires and Nairobi, in December 2024 as part of the journey toward a ratified Cardano constitution. Constitutional conventions exist to discuss and define a draft constitution, which will be proposed for an on-chain vote. A historical parallel for 2024's Cardano Constitutional Convention can be ...
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Delegated representatives (DReps)

Emmanuel
VoltaireDelegate representatives (DReps)
Delegated representatives (DReps) are a new role introduced in the age of Voltaire as part of the governance model proposed under CIP-1694. DReps, stake pool operators, and the constitutional committee are responsible for voting on governance actions. Any ada holder can register as a DRep. DReps will play a crucial role in the decision-making process within...
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Governance action

Emmanuel
VoltaireGovernance action
A governance action is a proposal that gets submitted on-chain for voting. It is an on-chain event triggered by a transaction. Governance actions have an expiration period, after which the action cannot be enacted.  Any ada holder can submit a governance action for a vote on-chain. Once the action is recorded on the ledger, voters submit voting transactions...
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Cardano constitution

Emmanuel
Cardano constitutionVoltaire
The Cardano constitution serves as the embodiment of the guiding principles for the operation and governance of the decentralized Cardano blockchain ecosystem, providing a foundation that will adapt and evolve over time to meet the continuing needs of the Cardano community. All members of the Cardano community are expected to abide by this constitution, and ...
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Smart contracts

Morgan
Smart ContractsPlutus+ 5
Programs that execute on the blockchain when certain pre-determined conditions are met. On Cardano, contracts can be written in many high-level languages like Plinth (Plutus Tx), Marlowe, or Aiken, which then get compiled into Plutus Core. Such contracts are the basis of decentralized finance (DeFi).
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Interim constitution

Emmanuel
Voltaireinterim constitution
The Interim Constitution serves as an initial governance framework, providing necessary guardrails and a foundational structure that the Cardano community can develop further. It sets the stage for the community-led workshops to be held worldwide throughout 2024, and the larger convention planned for Buenos Aires later in the year.
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Intersect

Emmanuel
VoltaireIntersect
Intersect is a member-based organization at the helm of the continuity and future development of the Cardano blockchain.  Intersect plays a pivotal role in bringing together companies, developers, individuals, and other ecosystem participants.
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SanchoNet

Emmanuel
SanchoNetVoltaire
SanchoNet is the testnet for rolling out groundbreaking governance features for the Cardano blockchain, aligning with the comprehensive CIP-1694 specifications. SanchoNet is a vibrant, inclusive, and community-driven platform that stands apart from other testnets. Following a phased delivery roadmap, SanchoNet will expand to include a range of governance fea...
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Working groups

Emmanuel
VoltaireWorking groups
A working group brings experts and committed community members together to discuss a specific topic. Each group sets its own goals regarding solutions to drive ecosystem success and adoption.  Intersect is currently facilitating the creation and bootstrapping of these expert groups. The ultimate goal is community empowerment to self-mobilize and collaborate...
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Technical steering committee

Emmanuel
Technical steering committeeVoltaire
Based at Intersect, the technical steering committee (TSC) is an advisory group that ensures Cardano's governance is founded upon sound technical awareness and best practices. The TSC will cover a broad spectrum of technical aspects of Cardano’s network and form working groups focused on particular domains.
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Parameter committee

Emmanuel
VoltaireParameter committee
The parameter committee, initially bootstrapped by IOG, EMURGO, and the Cardano Foundation, along with members of the stake pool operator community, discusses all protocol parameters, including network, technical, and economic parameters, providing non-binding recommendations.
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Minimum viable on-chain governance

Emmanuel
VoltaireMinimum viable on-chain governance
Minimum viable on-chain governance (MVG) defines the baseline rules, mechanisms, and entities necessary for ada holders to participate in governance. It aims to establish a foundation that is democratic, secure, and adaptable.
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