Intersect Development Update #67 – June 20
Welcome to Intersect’s Development Update #67. This week, we mark a significant milestone with the successful completion of the smart contract demonstration on the mainnet, laying the groundwork for upcoming Cardano treasury withdrawals. Alongside this, we’ve published our first iteration of administration policies to support transparency and delivery assurance, launched the second cohort of our Developer Advocate Program, and confirmed the first sessions of our relaunched Town Hall and AMA, as well as the Enterprise Forum series. Community hubs continue to drive education and engagement worldwide, with strong activity in Sri Lanka, Africa, and Japan.
Smart Contract Mainnet Demo: Day Three Update
The last update on our mainnet smart contract demonstration. As introduced on Monday in a brief blog post, followed up yesterday with additional details here, we detail the final phases of this demonstration today.
Smart Contract Mainnet Demo: day two update
As promised, an update from our mainnet smart contract demonstration. As introduced yesterday in a brief blog post, today we delve into the details of what is happening.
Smart Contract Mainnet Demo: A step toward on-chain treasury withdrawals
Following our recent introduction to Smart Contracts and Cardano budgeting, we’re entering a crucial new phase: live demonstration on the Cardano mainnet. This is the final proving ground before smart contracts are included in upcoming treasury withdrawal actions.
Join the second Developer Advocate Cohort and empower the Cardano ecosystem!
Are you a passionate developer looking to make a significant impact within the Cardano ecosystem? Do you thrive on fostering community, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation? Intersect’s Open Source Office (OSO) is excited to announce the launch of applications for its second Cohort of Developer Advocates!
Intersect Development Update #66 – June 13
Welcome to Intersect’s Development Update #66. This week, the Budget Info Action closes with explicit approval across all governance thresholds, unlocking the path to Treasury Withdrawals. We also kick off the first-ever Constitutional Committee election, celebrate new leadership in the Civics Committee, and share updates on GovTool, open source, and community hubs around the world. Stay tuned for the next steps in the Treasury Withdrawal process, coming soon.
Intersect Development Update #65 – June 6
Welcome to Intersect’s Development Update #65. This week marks the final opportunity to vote on Intersect’s ₳275 million Budget Info Action, with just 6.5% separating DReps from quorum. SPOs are aligned, community sentiment is clear, and over 2 billion ada is still waiting to be counted. We urge all members to contact their DReps and make this vote count.
Treasury withdrawal poll has launched: help shape the next step
Following the submission of the consolidated ₳275.3M Budget Info Action – built from over ₳3.8 billion in DRep signaling across Ekklesia – we’re now preparing for the next phase: determining how Treasury Withdrawals should be structured if the budget is approved. This isn’t Intersect’s budget alone, but a coordinated proposal shaped by community sentiment and support.
Intersect’s 2025 Budget Info Action: 39 community-led initiatives powering the future
Cardano’s next chapter isn’t being shaped by a single organization, but by a network of builders, researchers, developers, and contributors working together to deliver real value. The Budget Info Action (BIA), now live for review and discussion, brings together 39 proposals that reflect where the community sees opportunities, needs, and momentum.
Intersect Development Update #64 – May 30
Welcome to Intersect’s Development Update #64. This week, we highlight the ₳275M Budget Info Action vote now live on Ekklesia, Intersect’s clarified role as Administrator in Cardano’s funding process, and the final days to register for the Constitutional Committee election. We also share updates on GovTool’s revised proposal, spotlight new enterprise members, and bring you the latest from our global community hubs.
