Budget update: progress and next steps

Since announcing updates to our budget process, we’ve actively sought and gathered feedback from across the Cardano community, focusing closely on roles, responsibilities, and next steps. Key discussions have revolved around how DReps can shape the budget before it’s finalized, the roles of committees now and in the future, and clarifying how draft committee proposals from February might move into formal Budget Info Actions.

Intersect Development Update #54 – March 21

Welcome to Intersect development update #54. In this bumper edition, we cover the launch of committee election applications, updates from the budget and product committees, enterprise membership news, community events, Open Source, operational services, delivery assurance milestones, and the latest from the Govtool team. Grab a coffee, and let’s dive in.

Understanding committees in Intersect

Intersect MBO was established to support the advancement of Cardano through its members. An essential part of this mission involves several elected committees that provide specialized guidance and advice to governance decision-makers, including the constitutional committee (which ensures governance actions comply with the constitution), delegated representatives (DReps, who act on behalf of ada holders), and stake pool operators (SPOs, who maintain blockchain integrity).

Intersect Development update #53 – March 14th

Welcome to Intersect Development update number 53. In this update, we are excited to announce your opportunity to participate in the Committee elections, whether as a candidate or not. If not, add your voice to the choir and vote on those who choose to apply. We also have updates from the community hubs, an enterprise membership spotlight, news from Govtool, and more!

Intersect Development Update #52 March 7th

Welcome to Intersect development update number 52. We take a look at the continued conversation around the governance and budget process following our members’ and broader community feedback. We also have updates to the committee election timeline, community hub events, delivery assurance milestones, and a new version of GovTool! Let’s dive in!

Recalibrating Cardano’s Budget Process: We’ve heard you

Cardano’s budget process is new and evolving, and we recognize that the first year will not be perfect. There have been challenges; the process has sometimes been more complex than necessary. Based on community feedback, we are making, and will continue to make, necessary adjustments, including: