This edition of the Community Digest highlights the Cardano community's approval of Input Output Engineering’s protocol development roadmap, funded through the Cardano treasury. Updates include CNCLI v6.6.0 and insights from SPO Table Talk #3 on CIP-50. Catalyst Fund14 is now open for proposal submissions until August 18. The Developer Spotlight features Masumi Network’s AI agent infrastructure built on Cardano, and IOG introduces a new smart contract security toolset. The Cardano Foundation’s Q2 Report details progress in governance, adoption, and community engagement. All this and more in today’s Digest. https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-august-04-2025-core-development-funding-spo-table-talk-cip-50-developer-spotlight-masumi-network-catalyst-fund-14-now-open-cardano-foundation-q2-2025-report/147967

🎈 Catalyst Fund14 is Open: Submit Your Ideas by Aug 18 Read all about it here: https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-fund14-is-open-submit-your-ideas-by-aug-18/147903

How do you delegate your ADA? We're collecting community insights with the 2025 Delegation Survey. Your participation is vital for our ongoing efforts to better understand the ecosystem. It only takes 2 minutes! ➡️ https://cardanocommunity.typeform.com/to/uW96Sc3d

In this edition of the Community Digest, we spotlight Linda’s educational series, Discover Cardano’s explainers, and Cardano Academy’s free blockchain courses. We also recap the Nested Transactions Roundtable and the Bitcoin–Cardano X Space. Blockfrost’s “July of Code 2025” hackathon is live, inviting builders to create on Cardano. IOG unveils a tool to automate smart contract verification, aiming to cut dev costs by 90%. Intersect MBO submits 39 Treasury Withdrawal proposals, with a Special X Space on July 23. The Foundation announces a July 24 AMA with CEO Frederik Gregaard on strategy, Reeve, and the 2024 Financial Report. All this and more in today’s Digest. https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-july-22-2025-learning-resources-by-linda-discover-cardano-cardano-academy-blockfrost-announces-july-of-code-2025-intersect-mbo-39-treasury-proposals-x-space-july-23-ama-with-frederik-gregaard-july-24/147603

🚀 Launching Catalyst Fund14: Gathering Ideas, Honouring Governance, and Powering Forward Ready for the next round of start up innovation on Cardano? Catch up via this latest blog post from Kriss Baird, Catalyst’s General Manager, on what’s next. 📝 Full Cardano forum post with extended Q&A - click here. 🎟 Register for launch event town hall this Wednesday, July 23, at 3PM UTC - click here - and catch a live stream on X at the time as well.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀: 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘆 Join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 17:00 CEST for a special X Space spotlighting the 39 Treasury Withdrawals that have been submitted by IntersectMBO as administrator. This Space will aim to bring together all the vendors behind these proposals to: 🔹Share the purpose of their requests 🔹Explain how their proposal benefits the Cardano ecosystem 🔹Take part in live Q&A 🎙 Hosted on the Cardano Community X (Twitter) Account: https://x.com/i/spaces/1vAxRDkOqvzGl 🤝 Co-hosted by: Intersect MBO (Jack Briggs) & IOG (Matthew Capps) Join us as we mark this historic milestone in Cardano governance and elevate transparency, collaboration, and community participation.

👋 Cardano Accelerates: Proposals Complete + Horizons Map Goes Interactive! Dive into the Newsletter Now. https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-118-accelerating-cardano/147369

📣 Happening Today! Join us for a special Roundtable Talk as we meet the Candidates stepping up to serve on the Cardano Constitutional Committee. 🗓 Today – June 25 🕒 13:30 UTC 📍 Livestream on X: https://x.com/Cardano & YouTube: https://lnkd.in/enKBQrJH With the voting period for the first fully elected Constitutional Committee just around the corner, this is your chance to hear directly from candidates who’ve officially applied to serve. Each will have 7 minutes to share: ✅ Who they are ✅ Why they’re motivated to step into this role ✅ What makes them uniquely suited to represent the Cardano community You’ll hear from individuals, companies, and councils — all hoping to earn your trust and help safeguard the future of the Cardano ecosystem. See you there 👀

Cardano Summit 2025 is coming! 📣 On 12–13 November, the global Cardano community will gather in Berlin for two days of insight, innovation, and real-world impact. This year’s theme is Where Blockchain Meets Enterprise. Expect 75+ speakers, expert panels, product demos, meaningful conversations around blockchain adoption, and of course, genuine connection with the Cardano community. Tickets will be limited. Sign up now for early access and updates: https://summit.cardano.org

An incredible energy emerged from the Cardano Hackathon in Berlin. Hosted by NMKR and Masumi at the fantastic w3.hub, it was a melting pot of creativity, innovation, and genuine collaboration. Beyond the brilliant projects, the true spirit of the event lived in the stories of the attendees, and the Cardano Foundation Community Team was there to capture the spirit for you. Here’s a sneak peek of the video content we’re about to drop: 🔹Real Talk: In “Community holds the Mic” hackathon attendees share what drives them. 🔹Key Roundtables: Diverse opinions on improving developer tooling and onboarding new talent through community events. 🔹The Human Code: We looked beyond the laptops to capture the high-fives, the "aha!" moments, and the community spirit you can feel. The takeaway is clear: Cardano is powered by its people. Keep an eye on our channels for the full episodes—coming soon!

Intersect administration policies are published, designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and delivery standards. Read the complete set ➡️ https://bit.ly/INTADDPO These policies outline how we approach: ✅ Financial audits of community-funded work – https://bit.ly/FINAUPO ✅ Delivery best practices (including smart contracts) – https://bit.ly/DELASPO ✅ Structured due diligence on new relationships – https://bit.ly/DUDIPO ✅ Technical reviews for security and sustainability – https://bit.ly/TECREPO We welcome feedback and discussion from the community; your input helps us continue to build governance with you, not just for you.

From May 27th to May 29th, the Cardano Mexico Community and Latam Cardano Community came together to organize Azteca 2025 — an event that brought together 400+ students, builders, and creators from across Latin America. Hosted in Puebla and Tlaxcala, it featured talks, panels, hands-on workshops, and the live onboarding of over 150 new wallets. As part of Community Engagement, the CF Community Team put together this recap to capture the energy, ideas, and connections that made Azteca 2025 a meaningful step toward regional community growth, decentralization, and adoption. A summary of the event can also be read here: https://forum.cardano.org/t/recap-azteca-2025-cardano-community-events-in-mexico/146670

In this edition of the Community Digest, we explore the growing excitement around Ouroboros Leios, with Pi Lanningham’s detailed insights and Matthew Capps hosting a live X Space deep dive on Leios’ design and long-term impact. We highlight Martin Lang’s release of cardano-signer 1.25.0 with improved signing and key generation features, Rick McCracken’s June SPO call notes including Cardano Node updates and scaling news, plus an extensive recap of Azteca 2025 bringing together over 400 Cardano community members in Mexico. Also featured are IOG’s blog on node diversity and modular design, a spotlight on Cardano France’s FRADA stake pool, and EMURGO’s May newsletter reflecting CEO Phillip Pon’s vision for Real-World Asset tokenization. All this and more in today’s Digest. https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-june-11-2025-ouroboros-leios-in-focus-rick-mccracken-cardano-spo-call-notes-june-5-recap-azteca-2025-community-events-in-mexico-a-spotlight-on-stake-pools-frada-pool/146693

Join us Monday, June 9 at 15:30 UTC for Roundtable Talk #14: Budget Info Action Explained: Purpose, Process, Impact There’s still some confusion around what the Budget Info Action Vote actually means. Some see it as approval to release treasury funds, but that’s not what this stage is about. This Roundtable Talk will clear up the misconceptions. We’ll unpack what the vote does (and doesn’t) do, what happens next, and how we stay aligned on purpose, process, and impact—making sure everyone is informed about the true role of a Budget Info Action. Featuring: Lara Bonasorte – Head of Community & Events, Intersect MBO Jack Briggs – Interim Executive Director, Intersect MBO Tim Harrison – EVP Community & Ecosystem, IOG To join us live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKAgcnJABG0

🧾 Want a quick overview of what’s in Intersect's consolidated Budget Info Action? We've written a community-sourced cheatsheet that summarizes 39 proposals spanning protocol R&D, governance tooling, developer support, and ecosystem growth. These proposals reflect areas of need and momentum identified by Cardano contributors and signaled through a community voting platform. It’s a 9-minute read to get you up to speed on what’s being proposed — and what’s now up for a vote. Exciting times ahead! Read it here: https://bit.ly/IntBIA39PROP

In Berlin for Blockchain Week? 🇩🇪 Join us on 12 June for Chain Reactions: How Startups Are Shaping Cardano — an exclusive evening of founder talks, bold ideas, and sharp networking. Hosted by the Cardano Foundation’s Venture Hub, w3.hub, and CryptoInvest Berlin. For builders, founders, investors — or anyone interested in Cardano. Registration is free. Space is limited. Secure your spot now: https://lu.ma/n5waijzt

In this edition of the Community Digest, we feature exclusive insights from Kavinda Kariyapperuma following his meeting with the President of Sri Lanka, discussing blockchain education, Cardano’s role in national development, and Web3’s future in South Asia. We also highlight CExplorer’s deep dive into Cardano’s decentralized governance, the latest explainer videos from Discover Cardano, and Lily Brodi’s newest episode of Cardano Wins of the Week. Plus, Peter Bui’s mid-week ecosystem update, the Constitutional Committee election deadline reminder, and the full redesign of the Cardano Academy site with fresh resources. All this and more in today’s Digest. https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-may-26-2025-kavindas-exclusive-on-meeting-sri-lankas-president-lily-brodi-cardano-wins-of-the-week-cardano-academy-site-is-now-fully-redesigned-cc-election-application-deadline-is-may-31st/146307

In this edition of the Community Digest, we spotlight the retrospective video from Builder Fest #2 in Da Nang, showcasing developers who shared their thoughts on Cardano’s future. We also share Community member Yuta’s detailed summary from the May 7th, 2025, Technical Steering Committee meeting, which covers updates on Leios, LSM delivery, and the launch of the TSC’s new X account for real-time community updates. Plus, we highlight a new tool visualizing Cardano’s stake pool dynamics and share Peter Bui’s tutorial on using a multisig wallet with Eternl Wallet. All this and more in today’s Digest. https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-may-13-2025-buidler-fest-2025-da-nang-retrospective-cardanogirls-linda-lapetiteada-on-the-crypto-bullseye-podcast-constitutional-committee-elections-open-until-may-31st/145919

The Intersect committee elections for April 2025 have concluded! Thank you to everyone who participated – candidates, voters, and all who helped shape this process. Your engagement keeps Cardano governance strong 👏 🎉 We’re excited to announce the results! 36 members were elected across 8 committees, with over 100 candidates stepping forward and 27% of eligible members voting. 🔗 Read the full results and reflections here: https://bit.ly/44upIEM

Join us April 23rd at 13:30 UTC for Roundtable Talk #13: Understanding Ecosystem Stablecoin Liquidity The Cardano community has been debating whether treasury funds should be used to boost liquidity for native stablecoins. With the submission of this proposal: https://gov.tools/proposal_discussion/223, it’s time to explore the topic more deeply. This session isn’t about endorsing or rejecting any specific proposal. It’s about unpacking the core question: What are the opportunities? What are the risks? And what role should the treasury play in supporting Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem? We’re bringing together a diverse panel, including stablecoin issuers and governance action authors, to share perspectives: Featuring: Gov. Action Authors: Elder Melinnial & Marco Vineeth Bhuvanagiri - USDA Eric Coley - iUSD (CEO, Indigo Labs) James Meidinger (BlockJock) - Moneta USDM Giorgio Zinetti - Cardano Foundation CTO To join us live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrnKJ11DK7U

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝗨𝗧𝗖 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 #𝟭𝟭: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 (iCC) The current iCC, formed during the Chang Hard Fork, will serve until September 1, 2025. As their term comes to an end, Cardano will elect its first fully elected Constitutional Committee, with community voting beginning in June 2025. This Roundtable Talk will provide current iCC members an opportunity to share their experiences: What worked? What didn’t? How did theory hold up in practice? What advice do they have for anyone thinking about stepping into the role next, and more. 🗓️ Add to your calendar: https://evt.to/eiugmeaiw 🎦 To join us Live on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZiuNKp8OIs 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Roundtable 𝗮𝗿𝗲 representatives from EMURGO, Cardano Japan Council, Cardano Foundation, Input Output Global, Cardano Atlantic Council, Eastern Cardano Council, and Intersect MBO Council If you're interested in Cardano Governance or considering a role on the CC, be sure to tune in.

Hello there! The latest Horizons report is now available! 🎉 This report provides a detailed overview of Catalyst’s progress, key milestones, and the impact of funded projects worldwide. 📊 Highlights include: ✅ Projects funded ✅ Expanding global participation ✅ Key trends shaping the future of the Cardano Ecosystem Read the full report here https://projectcatalyst.io/horizons2025 👈 Join us live to chat about it at Catalyst Town Hall: https://x.com/dannyribar/status/1910017212947067004

Since 2018, the Cardano Ambassador Program celebrates passionate community members from over 36 countries to lead the ecosystem through education, innovation, and impact. From building and connecting to moderating, their shared mission is to grow Cardano, together. Want to learn more or get involved? Go here: https://cardano.org/ambassadors/

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 In this edition, we highlight ADA’s inclusion in the newly announced U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve. Plus, IOG’s latest documentary captures the historic journey of the Cardano Blockchain Constitution. On the technical side, SPO Table Talk explores the updated Staking Rewards Calculator, helping ADA holders better understand their returns and blockchain parameters. Meanwhile, Cardano Ambassador Peter Bui shares key ecosystem updates, including the CV Labs & Draper Accelerator programs and the Butane Synthetics launch. All this and more in this week's Community Digest! https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-march-03-2025-u-s-president-trump-confirms-ada-in-crypto-strategic-reserve-spo-table-talk-exploring-the-new-staking-rewards-calculator-the-cardano-blockchain-constitution-documentary-by-iog/143797/1

Earlier today, we hosted SPO Table Talk #2, where we explored the Newly Designed Rewards Calculator and its relevance to the Cardano ecosystem. Dmitry Shibaev, Markus Gufler, and Johnny Kelly provided valuable insights into the philosophy behind the tool, its functionality, and how it can help SPOs, delegators, ADA holders, and governance participants better understand the impact of parameter changes. For those interested in diving deeper, you can explore the tool to understand its features or test different parameters to see their impact firsthand. Start here: https://github.com/cardano-foundation/cardano-org/releases/tag/v1.14.0

We are LIVE ! Tune in as we explore the Newly Designed Staking Rewards Calculator with Dmitry Shibaev, Johnny Kelly, and Markus Gufler. With governance in the hands of the community, data-driven decisions matter. This open-source tool helps all ADA holders understand the effects of parameter changes in a clear and insightful way. 📊 See it in action as we compare pools, analyze live data, and demonstrate the impact of tweaking network parameters. 🔴 Watch Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/CH8B7Z5bK9g

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 In this edition we bring you the latest updates from the Cardano ecosystem. Highlights include the confirmation of “Cardano Buidler Fest” #2 in Da Nang, Vietnam, Andrew Westberg’s breakdown of the treasury tax rate proposal, and a deep dive into Cardano’s gov_action_deposit parameter by Lidonation. Plus, get insights from the Cardano Builders Uruguay event, a new draft budget proposal for community feedback, and much more. https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-february-17-2025-cardano-buidler-fest-2-confirmed-da-nang-vietnam-april-24-25-2025-andrew-westberg-breaks-down-cardano-s-treasury-tax-rate-proposal-intersect-draft-budget-proposals-now-open-for-community-feedback/143251

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗶-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 In this edition, we highlight key updates from across the Cardano ecosystem. Read the Developer Blog interview with Raul Antonio, CTO of 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀, on unlocking liquidity and Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano. 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗱 shares 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁’𝘀 2025 roadmap and DRep voting insights. Don’t miss 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and the latest from 𝗘𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗢 and the Cardano Ecosystem Guide 2025—plus many more updates from across the ecosystem. https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-february-4-2025-why-cardano-is-the-most-decentralized-blockchain-a-perspective-by-lilly-stablecoins-on-cardano-a-guide-by-linda-project-catalyst-in-2025-a-message-from-kriss-baird-developer-blog-fluidtokens/142788/1

The delegate-endorsed Constitution is now live for all ada owners to vote on! The governance action will be on-chain for the next 6 epochs (approximately one month) and requires 75% of delegated stake to pass. Read the text and learn more about the process, how to vote, and all supporting materials here: https://docs.intersectmbo.org/cardano/cardano-governance/cardano-constitution/constitution-vote-all-you-need-to-know Delegate to a DRep (or become one yourself) and make your voice heard on this monumental foundational document Cardano is unlike any other.

Hi all, as 21:44 UTC, the first community-enacted hard fork is now in effect on Cardano mainnet! Cardano is firmly in the hands of the community and ada owners. When the community leads, innovation follows. If you haven't delegated to a DRep (or wish to vote directly as a DRep yourself), now is the time. See https://gov.tools to learn more. Cardano’s governance isn’t about one path forward—it’s about a network of minds shaping the road together. Exciting times ahead. https://x.com/IntersectMBO/status/1884719166651064722

Celebrating the Plomin Hard Fork 🗣 Join us Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 15:00 UTC for another Roundtable Talk, this time as we celebrate the Plomin Hard Fork. We'll reflect on Cardano’s journey, hear from SPOs, delegators, and ecosystem projects, and explore what’s next. To join us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/tr5Jk1DqLwU?si=aaSeoajWPcg-mCWi Add the Roundtable Talk to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/event/kV24683213

Applications for the Venture Hub by the Cardano Foundation close in just three days! 🚨 Are you building something incredible on Cardano? Here’s your chance to: ✅ Refine your tech with Cardano Foundation experts. ✅ Gain business insights from top ecosystem partners. ✅ Boost your visibility with investors and the Cardano community. This exclusive pilot program is tailored to help exceptional projects scale and succeed. Learn more about this opportunity and apply now: https://www.cardanofoundation.org/venture-hub

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁! In this edition, we cover: - All Cardano Node Users Encouraged to Upgrade to Node Version 10.1.4 - Current status of the iCC voting - Introducing Cardano DReps on the Cardano Forum - Understanding Cardano’s Min Pool Cost 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-january-20-2025-all-cardano-node-users-encouraged-to-upgrade-to-node-version-10-1-4-current-status-of-the-icc-voting-introducing-cardano-dreps-on-the-cardano-forum-understanding-cardano-s-min-pool-cost/142215

Join In: 2 Days Left to Submit! 🚨 This is your last chance to design the new Cardano.org header and leave your creative mark on Cardano’s journey! 💰 Win Big: $5,000 in prizes for the most creative and innovative designs. 📜 Full Details & Submission Link: https://forum.cardano.org/t/call-for-artwork-design-the-new-cardano-org-header/ Deadline: Only 2 days remaining—don’t miss your opportunity to shape the future of Cardano! Get creative and submit your masterpiece today!

Important Announcement for Stake Pool Operators and Other Node Users! The cardano-node version 10.1.4 has been released. This update introduces critical safeguards at the mempool level to address a potential DoS attack risk following the upcoming Plomin hard fork. We ask all node users, including SPOs, to thoroughly review the release notes, changes, and associated details. This will help you start your upgrade process to ensure your operations are prepared for the hard fork and aligned with network requirements. 🔗 Learn more: Hotfix 10.1.4 - notice for SPOs 🔗Download the update: cardano-node v10.1.4

Greetings and welcome to the latest edition of the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁! In this issue, we bring you: • New Year’s Message • Call To Action: SPOs to Vote on Hard Fork Initiation • A Spotlight on Stake Pools: LOGIC Pool 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-january-6-2025-new-year-s-message-call-to-action-spos-to-vote-on-hard-fork-initiation-plomin-hard-fork-a-spotlight-on-stake-pools-logic-pool/141690/1

Holiday stress? Cardano runs smoothly -no gingerbread or mulled wine required. 🍪🍷 Learn, share, and grow with Cardano, join a community today: https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-stay-safe-series-recommended-community-channel-list/20046

Greetings and welcome to the latest edition of the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁! In this issue, we bring you: • Catalyst Fund 13 Results & Community Feedback • Messari Q3 2024 Report: Key Insights • Season’s Greetings and See You in 2025! 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-december-23-2024-catalyst-fund-13-results-community-feedback-messari-q3-2024-report-key-insights-season-s-greetings/141174

Heya there! Catch the latest updates in our final Catalyst newsletter of 2024 and see what’s ahead in the coming weeks. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year! 🍭 https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-115-fund13-results-holiday-season/141118

📢 Catalyst Fund13 Results Are In! ℹ️ We are delighted to announce the official results of Project Catalyst Fund13. Congratulations to all participants this round. 🤝 More than 2.5B ada participated in this round. 7,000+ wallets have collectively cast almost 311,000 individual votes to determine 199 funded projects in this round. Bringing the total number of projects funded to 2,090 over the course of Catalyst history, with nearly 1,050 now completed. 🙇 On behalf of the entire Catalyst team, we thank each and every one of you for your trust and patience and for making this moment a reality! 📯 Announcement: https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-project-catalyst-fund13-results-are-in/140939 🏆 Results: projectcatalyst.io/f13results 🧡 Thank you to all who make Catalyst happen every day.

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Happy Friday all! Instead of usual weekly update we share with members every Friday, we've produced an end-of-year special edition highlighting the work Intersect and our members have been doing in 2024. It's been a transformative year for Cardano. https://x.com/IntersectMBO/status/1867653001332060498

Greetings and welcome to the latest edition of the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁! In this issue, we bring you: • 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Understanding Nested Transactions, • Developer Blog Series: 𝗗𝗲𝘅𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, • 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 for Fund 13 Voting, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-december-11-2024-roundtable-talk-understanding-nested-transactions-developer-blog-series-dexhunter-final-call-for-fund-13-voting/140675

Hi all, In less than one hour, Cardano is hosting a roundtable talk on the role of major ADA voters and DeFi protocols in Project Catalyst F13. Join Minswap, Optim, Wingriders, and the Cardano Foundation as they dive into governance, proposal evaluation, and the future of decentralized decision-making in Catalyst. Tune in live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/O-4P0h1Cd30

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⚡️ 4 days remaining till Fund13 voting is over. Dec 12, 11AM UTC. Already 5,000 wallets are in. Nearly 200,000 votes via 1.8B ada. Time to add yours, now.

🎨Calling all artists, designers, and creators in the CardanoCommunity! Time to flex your creative muscles and reimagine the Cardano.org website header. 💰$5,000 in prizes, sponsored by the Cardano Foundation, are up for grabs. Read more here: https://forum.cardano.org/t/call-for-artwork-design-the-new-cardano-org-header/139421

Catalyst Weekly #112 is here, packed with all the latest updates and opportunities for you to get involved! Exciting? Fund13 voting is now live! This is your chance to help shape the direction of another competitive Cardano funding round. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your voice heard! Read more here: https://forum.cardano.org/t/catalyst-weekly-112-fund12-voting-is-open-until-dec-12-11am-utc/139746