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

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

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

News: 🔁Rewind! USDA is Live on Minswap - Now with an Upgraded Liquidity Pool!

We're back with an update: USDA, the fully reserved stablecoin for Cardano issued by Anzens, is actively trading on Minswap DEX - and now with a smoother swapping experience.

Featuring two key liquidity pools:
🔹USDA/ADA - Swap between USDA and ADA with ease 👉 bit.ly/USDA-ADA-Minswap
🔹USDA/USDM - Relaunched as a stable pool for lower slippage and better efficiency in stablecoin swaps! 👉bit.ly/USDA-USDM-Minswap

📈And early adoption is strong! In just a few days, traders have already exchanged 325,003 ₳ using USDA - helping grow Cardano DeFi.

To start swapping USDA on Minswap
bit.ly/USDA-ADA-Minswap
bit.ly/USDA-USDM-Minswap

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁, we highlight Cexplorer’s exploration of Cardano’s potential to match Solana’s TPS with Ouroboros Leios. IOG introduces a new programmable token design on Cardano, featuring freeze-and-seize capabilities for regulatory compliance. EMURGO celebrates the USDA stablecoin’s launch on Minswap DEX and Liqwid Finance. Plus, we shine a spotlight on StakePool24/7 [EU01] operator Lauris, who’s dedicated to supporting the SPO community and contributing to Cardano governance.

All this and more in this week's Community Digest.

https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-march-17-2025-cexplorer-blog-can-cardano-achieve-the-same-tps-as-solana-ada-pulse-blog-a-deepdive-into-reeve-ledger-on-the-blockchain-iog-blog-a-new-programmable-token-design-on-cardano-a-spotlight-on-stake-pools-eu01/144381

📣 News: The Anzens platform is now live for retail users and businesses in 14 U.S. states! (Cardano USDA stablecoin) 📣

As the technology provider behind Anzens, we at EMURGO are proud to see this milestone reached. Eligible users in the U.S. can now mint the Anzens USDA stablecoin directly on anzens.com.

Join the conversations on X and if you're in an eligible U.S. state, let us know about your minting experience: Anzens https://x.com/AnzensOfficial/status/1902359886307930367 | EMURGO: https://x.com/emurgo_io/status/1902360595405664577

Hello Cardano peeps!

There’s a lot going on in Cardano — as usual. With on-chain governance in full effect, there are currently three governance actions live on-chain, and every ada holder can participate via their Delegated Representative (DRep).

Here are the three proposals currently open for voting:

“Defining the Cardano Vision and Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond”
🗳️ Vote ends March 30, 2025

The Cardano Vision and Roadmap Info Action, developed by the Cardano Product Committee of Intersect with consultation from key technical stakeholders, outlines key development priorities, technological advancements, and strategic goals for the Cardano ecosystem.

“Set 2025 Net Change Limit of 300M ADA, 2026 Net Change Limit of 250M ADA”
🗳️ Vote ends April 19, 2025

“2025 Net Change Limit”
🗳️ Vote ends April 24, 2025

Both Net Change Limit (NCL) proposals aim to define how much ada can be withdrawn from Cardano’s Treasury in a given period, paving the way for the first Budget Info Actions. They differ subtly with different annual limits and specifcs such as time period.

You can explore all three proposals using Cardano explorers, or directly via the Cardano GovTool here: https://bit.ly/governance-actions

📚 Want to learn more about how both NCL proposals aim to pave the way for a sustainable treasury?
Check this out: https://bit.ly/net-change-limit

💡 How can I vote?
If you haven’t delegated your ada to a DRep (or registered to become one), head over to https://gov.tools now. Cardano already has over 850 registered DReps, and you can choose who gets to represent your ada. Delegation is flexible — you can change it every epoch thanks to Cardano’s liquid democracy model.

Alternatively, you can register to become a DRep and vote directly. You’ll have the option to create a public profile, with metadata viewable on-chain to help others understand what kind of DRep you are.

✅ Already delegated? Great!
Check if your DRep has voted — or see how they intend to vote. Use tools like https://adastat.net/dreps to search for your DRep’s activity on past and current governance actions.

Thanks all and happy voting (or delegating 😉)

In this edition of the Community Digest, we highlight Martin Lang’s update on the Calidus Pool Key, introducing a streamlined approach for pool-key management, now fully supported by Typhon Wallet, with more integrations on the way. We also recap recent global Cardano meetups, including events in Ghana, Brisbane, Vietnam, and a Korea-Japan collaboration. Cexplorer’s latest blog explores the importance of scalability for Cardano’s future, while EMURGO takes a deep dive into decentralized blockchain governance. Plus, we feature the latest Developer Blog on P2P DeFi, discussing the path to a more decentralized financial system.

All this and more in today’s Digest.


https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-march-31-2025-martin-lang-update-on-calidus-pool-key-highlighting-recent-community-meetups-developer-blog-p2p-defi-intersect-mbo-update-on-constitutional-committee-elections/144761

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/

Do you want to shape and influence Cardano’s future?

We’re in the final week of candidate registration for the Intersect Committee Elections - and there’s still time to get involved!

Intersect Committees play a key role in Cardano’s governance:

✅ Provide technical, product, marketing, & governance reports, roadmaps, & insights
✅ Collaborate to support & improve the Cardano ecosystem both as a whole & regionally
✅ Offer oversight & expertise to guide core upgrades & Treasury spending

If you have domain expertise in technical, product, marketing, civics (governance), open source, community, or in steering Intersect - and you care about Cardano’s mission - consider joining Intersect and applying as a candidate by April 11.

🗳 Key dates:
🔹 Apply by: April 11
🔹 Voting opens: April 16
🔹 Results announced: May 12

👇 Learn how to apply, explore committee roles, or join one of our AMAs.

https://intersectmbo.org/news/intersect-committee-elections-april-2025

Let’s build Cardano’s future - together.

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

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.

Join us April 22nd at 13:30 UTC for Roundtable Talk #12: A Tier List Follow-Up, featuring:

Arnaud Bailly (CF),
Fergie Miller (IOG),
Giorgio Zinetti (CF),
Kevin Hammond (IOG),
Philip DiSarro (Anastasia Labs),
and Pi Lanningham (Sundae Labs).

This session is a follow-up to the initial Roadmap Tier List discussion held on March 27th. We’re coming back to the table with new perspectives, more nuance, and a deeper look at what’s ahead for Cardano’s development priorities.

To add the event to your agenda:
https://evt.to/eiiaoeoaw

To join LIVE:
- https://x.com/cardano
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf05wHHIlyE

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

You're invited: Budget Reconciliation Workshops 🚨

We're kicking off a series of Budget Reconciliation Workshops covering proposals to receive treasury funding, identify and discuss key decision points, and initiate DRep polls that will be used to determine which proposals go into Intersect’s budget info action.

🗓 Workshop Schedule

Day 1 → April 26 - Join here
Marketing & Innovation, and Governance Support proposals.

Day 2 → April 27 - Join here
Core, Research, and No Category proposals.

Day 3 → April 28 - Join here.
Total budget size across all categories.

👥 Who Should Attend & Why

✅ DReps – Raise questions and decision points about proposals. Learn how to participate in polling.
✅ Vendors – Be ready to respond to DRep questions and review any change requests to your proposals.
✅ Experts / SMEs – Your insights may be requested during sessions.

Mark your calendar and register for each session above. Can’t make it live? Polling will be available asynchronously.

In this edition of the Community Digest, we highlight Linda’s latest video explaining how Bitcoin can now interact with Cardano using zero-knowledge cryptography, removing the need for custodians. We also recap BuilderFest #2 in Vietnam, where developers and community members gathered to collaborate on Cardano’s future. The latest Roundtable Talks explore key topics, including reflections from the Interim Constitutional Committees, Cardano’s development priorities, and stablecoin liquidity. Lido Nation dives into decentralized storage solutions like IPFS, and EMURGO offers practical guidance for voting on Cardano budget proposals. Intersect shares updates on governance developments and the upcoming Constitutional Committee elections.

All this and more in today’s Digest: https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-april-28-2025-bitcoin-coming-to-cardano-explained-builderfest-2-asia-danang-vietnam-a-series-of-community-roundtable-talks-lidonation-blog-decentralized-storage/145573