Intersect Cardano Budget Committee
Dubai Budget Presentation
updated
We dove into key updates around the upcoming resource allocation process, DRep participation, hybrid in-person events, and community-driven budgeting.
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In this step-by-step guide, Lloyd breaks down how DReps and ADA holders can participate in the 2025 Budget Reconciliation — live or asynchronously.
👉 Whether you’re prepping before April 24, raising concerns while offline, or voting remotely using the Hydra-based polling tool — your voice matters.
🛠 Chapters
0:00 – Intro: Budget Reconciliation Overview
0:18 – Chapter 1: Pre-Workshop Prep
0:48 – Chapter 2: Raise Discussion Points (Remotely!)
1:28 – Chapter 3: What Happens in the Workshop
2:08 – Chapter 4: Voting via Hydra Tool
2:38 – Chapter 5: If Your Proposal Doesn’t Pass (Yet)
3:05 – Chapter 6: Open Funding Opportunities
3:25 – Recap & Final Tips
📅 Key Deadlines:
– Submit final edits & comments by April 24 @ 17:00 UTC
– Final polls close by April 28 & May 4 @ 12:59 UTC
🔗 Register for reconciliation workshops:
https://lu.ma/cardanobudgetprocess
📚 Learn more in the Intersect Budget Knowledge Base.
🔍 Key topics covered:
🔄 Final prep for new proposal announcements
🗳️ Community-led petition for an Intersect membership meeting
📊 Net Change Limit explained: what if both proposals pass?
💰 Why the Treasury budget is based on last year’s income
📈 The importance of funding projects that grow Cardano’s usage
🧠 How new contributors can get involved in the budget process
💬 Nana also joins from across the globe with a thoughtful question about governance logic—and sticks around just long enough to get the clarity he needs!
👥 If you’re part of the Cardano ecosystem—or just curious about how decentralized governance works—this is one you won’t want to miss.
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We dove into key updates around the upcoming resource allocation process, DRep participation, hybrid in-person events, and community-driven budgeting.
🧠 Highlights:
- Full breakdown of how budget proposals will be reviewed and brought forward
- Updates on the April/May timeline, including the potential Nairobi event 🇰🇪
- Clarification around DRep involvement and ensuring equitable participation
- Community survey insights & event planning logistics
- Open Q&A on budget milestones, proposal review, and more!
This session was all about transparency, inclusion, and clarity as we move deeper into the Voltaire era. Don’t miss it!
🔗 Got questions? Stay involved and follow the process on govtool.cardano.org
📅 Check events at cardanocalendar.io
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Recorded: March 20, 2025
In this AMA session, host Lloyd Duhon and guests break down important updates to Cardano’s governance and budgeting processes. The discussion focuses on the migration timeline to GovTool, the net change limit proposal, and how open-source budget lines are being prioritized.
Key Topics Include:
– Transition to GovTool: What changes on March 31, 2025
– How proposals will be submitted and accessed moving forward
– Updates on open-source budget allocations
– Evolving roles and delegation options for DReps
– Community opportunities: accelerator programs & office hours
If you're active in the Cardano ecosystem or want to better understand how budgeting and decision-making are evolving, this session offers timely insights and practical updates.
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This session dives into Cardano’s latest governance developments. We’ll cover the net change limit, treasury funding approaches, and updates from key committees like the Membership & Community Committee (MCC), Technical Steering Committee (TSC), and Open Source Committee (OSC).
If you’re invested in Cardano’s decentralized future, financial transparency, or blockchain governance, this AMA is for you! Expect discussions on:
Net Change Limit: How it regulates Cardano’s annual treasury spending
Treasury Sustainability: Ensuring long-term projects thrive while maintaining fiscal health
DReps & Community Voices: Your role in shaping Cardano’s budget decisions
Parameter Adjustments: Exploring a potential treasury tax cut from 20% to 10%
Multi-Committee Synergy: Why collaboration is key to Cardano’s progress
Public vs. Corporate Procurement: The impact of this governance shift
In-Person Summits: Driving innovation through real-world collaboration
Like, comment, and subscribe for more Cardano governance updates, budget insights, and ways to engage with the community. Stay tuned for future AMAs and discussions on Cardano’s evolving ecosystem!
If you’re interested in Cardano governance, financial transparency, or the future of blockchain ecosystems, this AMA is a must-watch! Don’t miss discussions on:
Public vs. Corporate Procurement: The significance of this governance shift
Net Change Limit: How it controls annual treasury spending
Multi-Committee Coordination: The importance of behind-the-scenes teamwork
DReps & Community Feedback: How your input shapes the budget process
Long-Term Vision: Balancing multi-year projects with treasury sustainability
Parameter Change Proposals: Exploring a potential treasury tax reduction from 20% to 10%
In-Person Summits: Why face-to-face collaboration drives progress
Like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into Cardano’s governance journey and how you can get involved. Stay tuned for future AMA sessions and community updates!
Discover how Intersect plans to manage treasury withdrawals, why a 50¢ ADA price assumption was chosen, and the role of OTC sales in protecting Cardano’s market.
Lloyd also addresses community questions on **DRep compensation**, **audit processes**, and **governance transparency**—all critical topics as Cardano evolves in the **Voltaire era**.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
❓Why different committees use varying price assumptions for ADA
❓ How the **Budget Summits** and quarterly reporting keep the ecosystem informed
👀The significance of **non-profit entities** (Intersect & CDH) in safeguarding funds
📢Upcoming **AMA sessions** and how to share your feedback for the 2025 budget
Stay tuned for more in-depth discussions on **Cardano governance**, **stablecoin liquidity**, and the future of **decentralized finance**.
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🔖Timestamps 🔖
00:00 – Introduction and Cardano Over Coffee overview
01:15 – Lloyd Duhon on Intersect’s role in budgeting
05:30 – Why a 50¢ ADA price assumption?
10:20 – OTC sales explained & Treasury protection
20:00 – DRep compensation and community concerns
40:15 – Next steps for the 2025 Cardano budget
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If you’re passionate about Cardano governance, financial transparency, or how blockchain ecosystems evolve, this AMA is for you! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Cardano community updates.
Key Topics We talk about:
Public vs. Corporate Procurement: Why this governance shift is so significant
Net Change Limit: How it caps total treasury spending each year
Multi-Committee Coordination: Why behind-the-scenes collaboration matters
DReps & Community Feedback: Where your voice fits in the budget process
Long-Term Vision: Planning multi-year projects while maintaining a sustainable treasury
Parameter Change Proposals: The debate around reducing the treasury tax from 20% to 10%
In-Person Summits: Why real-world gatherings can accelerate collaboration
Stay tuned for more AMA sessions and community discussions. Like, comment, and subscribe for further updates on Cardano governance and how you can participate.
Timestamps
00:00 – 01:19 – AMA Introduction
A brief welcome and housekeeping notes before diving into committee updates and the Q&A format.
01:20 – 02:05 – Committee Representatives Join
Members from the Membership & Community Committee (MCC) and others check in and share initial thoughts.
02:06 – 03:14 – Recent Budget Document Changes
Highlights of new edits, versioning systems, and how committees are refining budget proposals in response to community input.
03:15 – 05:00 – Committee Maturity & Next Steps
Discussion on how committees like the TSC, OSC, and Growth & Marketing are evolving their proposals.
05:01 – 06:59 – Behind the Scenes & Net Change Limit
Updates on how multiple teams coordinate, plus early mention of the net change limit going on-chain soon.
07:00 – 10:08 – Open Q&A: Challenges & Risks
Community members ask about major blockers, risks to budget approval, and the importance of a public procurement mindset.
10:09 – 16:00 – Public vs. Corporate Procurement
Deeper dive into how public-good governance differs from corporate structures, and the learning curve for committees.
16:01 – 18:37 – Budget Summits & Process
Why recurring budget summits or quarterly reviews are essential for oversight, plus how committees might reallocate funds.
18:38 – 22:00 – Multi-Year Budgeting & Versioning
Detailed explanations of how long-term projects fit into an annual budget, and the role of ongoing feedback loops.
22:01 – 28:36 – Clarifying the Net Change Limit
Step-by-step on what happens if the net change limit changes mid-year, and how that impacts committees and DReps.
28:37 – 32:00 – Parameter Change Proposals (Tax to 10%?)
Community discussion around reducing Cardano’s treasury tax from 20% to 10%, potential benefits, and concerns.
32:01 – 34:39 – Effects on Transaction Costs & Treasury Inflow
Breaking down whether reduced tax affects transaction costs or just rebalances rewards vs. treasury accumulation.
34:40 – 40:00 – Committee Alignment & Budget Coordination
Further details on overlapping events, refining line items, and why clear communication is key to prevent double spending.
40:01 – 44:00 – Polls, Feedback & MCC Updates
Reminder to participate in MCC polls, share feedback in the Cardano Forum, and how committees track community sentiment.
44:01 – 50:00 – Complexities of Governance
The group discusses how info actions, no-proposal votes, and ensuring transparent decision-making create a robust ecosystem.
50:01 – 55:00 – In-Person Gatherings & Next Steps
Why real-world meetups are valuable for collaboration, potential lottery systems for attendee selection, and looking ahead.
55:01 – 56:08 – Final Comments & Wrap-Up
Closing statements, calls to action for community engagement, and a look forward to the next AMA sessions.
Stay Connected
*Cardano Forum:* [forum.cardano.org/c/governance/budgets-2025/267]
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Intersect Cardano Budget Committee Knowledge Base: [committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-budget-committee]
Budget Committee AMA Calendar: [https://lu.ma/cardanobudgetprocess]
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Disclaimer: This session is for educational and community purposes only. Nothing in this video is financial or legal advice. Always do your own research.
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Discover why Cardano budget items must be broken down into layman’s terms for non-technical stakeholders, including senior finance members. Learn how clarifying code reviews, bug fixes, and other technical tasks can improve transparency and streamline on-chain governance. By adopting these best practices, Cardano’s budget process becomes faster, more inclusive, and easier for everyone to understand.
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In this short, discover why Intersect reserves 800,000 ADA to support multiple, simultaneous Cardano Treasury actions. With at least five budget proposals and potential additional requests, Intersect safeguards these funds strictly for on-chain governance operations. If Intersect ever becomes unresponsive, the ADA must be returned to the Treasury—underscoring the community-driven, transparent nature of Cardano’s blockchain ecosystem. Stay tuned for more insights on Cardano’s Treasury and decentralized governance.
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In this episode of *Budget 101**, Lloyd from **Intersect Cardano Budget Committee* breaks down the essentials of budgeting, financial planning, and transparent oversight. Discover how the *Budget Committee* collaborates with *Operational Services* to track spending, manage proposals, and ensure each project aligns with long-term strategic goals.
Key Topics Covered:
• Foundations of Budgeting – Learn why drafting a clear budget is crucial for any initiative, from community projects to multinational organizations.
• Cardano’s Budget Committee – Find out how this dedicated team promotes wise and transparent use of Treasury funds.
• Intersect Operational Services – Explore how daily finance, legal compliance, and resource management tasks are handled to keep Cardano agile and efficient.
• RFP Process Explained – Understand the four-stage proposal workflow (submission, review, acceptance, and monitoring) that helps fund the right ideas at the right time.
• Community Involvement – Hear how budgets, oversight, and regular reports foster an open environment for innovation and growth.
Want to learn more?
📖Visit committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-budget-committee to dive into the comprehensive knowledge base on Cardano’s budgeting and the Intersect Budget Committee’s mission. Stay informed on all 18 steps of the *budget tendering process* and how each project milestone is tracked.
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📽️This episode of Budget 101 was produced for the Intersect Cardano Budget Committee
Produced By: Lloyd Duhon
Hosted & Directed by: Lloyd Duhon
Written by: Paige Madill & Nathaniel Fenton
Editor: Andrew Liakhovych
Motion Graphics: Jonathan Fenton
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Committee members also delve into treasury withdrawals via time-locked smart contracts, discuss the rationale behind a “spend vs. perpetual” treasury philosophy, and detail how the Technical Steering Committee (TSC) is planning multi-stage development projects without compromising Cardano’s long-term stability.
Whether you’re curious about the potential market impact of large withdrawals, how committees coordinate resource allocation, or want clarity on the new protocol parameter changes, this AMA offers valuable insights for anyone following Cardano’s governance evolution.
Timestamps
00:00 – 01:10 | Introduction and AMA Purpose
•Greeting attendees from various time zones
•Overview of AMA scope (budget questions, net change limit, governance updates)
01:10 – 04:50 | Latest Governance Updates & Tax Rate Discussion
•Noting a new protocol parameter proposal affecting the Treasury tax rate
•How parameter changes might influence future net change limits
04:50 – 09:15 | Net Change Limit Basics & Rationale
•Explanation of the 350M ADA figure
•Origins in the Interim Constitution and the new delegate-endorsed constitution
•Balancing “spend what you earn” vs. preserving a perpetual Treasury
09:15 – 15:25 | Smart Contract Withdrawals & Guardrails
•How time-locked smart contracts may prevent misuse of treasury funds
•Guardrails to return unused funds to the Treasury if milestones aren’t met
•Discussion on whether to keep or reduce net change limits, especially if ADA’s price changes
15:25 – 21:05 | Budget Philosophies: One-Year vs. Multi-Year
•Pros and cons of multi-year budgeting for major projects
•Ensuring continuity for contractors and preventing “stop-and-go” project funding
•Handling leftover ADA (returning it vs. holding for next year)
21:05 – 29:30 | Deeper Q&A on the Net Change Limit & Approval Process
•Community questions about the best way to structure net change limits (fixed amount vs. percentage of Treasury)
•Proposed forum discussions and community feedback periods before final on-chain proposals
29:30 – 36:00 | Resource Management & Committee Coordination
•The role of Intersect personnel in tendering, contract creation, and delivery assurance
•Balancing economies of scale (shared contingency budgets) with committee-specific needs
36:00 – 42:25 | Technical Steering Committee (TSC) Perspective
•Handling multi-stage development (e.g., UTxO evolution, off-chain tools)
•Importance of continuity funding for projects that span multiple budget cycles
•Maintenance plans for existing code libraries and the push to avoid technical debt
42:25 – 48:05 | Budget Adaptability & Market Fluctuations
•Scaling project scope up or down if ADA’s price changes
•Ensuring committees don’t “break the bank” with single large withdrawals
•Potential improvements to on-chain voting tools to manage multiple treasury actions
48:05 – 50:55 | Final Q&A & Wrap-Up
•Additional questions on leftover funds, “war chest” concerns, and balancing liquidity
•Call to action: upcoming budget proposals, community engagement on forums
•Closing remarks and appreciation for participant feedback
Key Takeaways
1. Net Change Limit Rationale
•How the 350M ADA figure aligns with annual projections and constitutional guardrails.
2. Smart Contract Best Practices
•Time-lock releases, milestone-based funding, and how to handle unspent allocations.
3. Short-Term vs. Long-Term Budgeting
•First-ever six-month budget as a “learning year,” moving toward multi-year planning for 2026 and beyond.
4. Committee Resource Allocation
•How TSC, OSC, and Civics committees coordinate proposals and manage large or complex development projects.
5. Market Stability & Price Fluctuations
•Why committees propose incremental funding, how big ADA moves could change the approach to treasury usage.
6. Community Participation
•Opportunities to shape the final net change limit via on-chain discussions and info actions.
Watch now to learn how the Intersect Budget Committee plans to safeguard the Cardano Treasury while funding critical development, governance, and community initiatives. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights on Cardano’s evolving on-chain governance!
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Learn how Intersect and its committees are striving for greater transparency and collaboration to ensure a well-rounded and efficient allocation of resources.
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While the community is eager to see the details, there’s a “natural journey” to ensure everything’s accurate, transparent, and ready for feedback.
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In this AMA, you’ll learn about:
🗨️How the Budget Committee refines funding proposals with direct community engagement
💪Upcoming Cardano Forum discussions and where to submit your ideas
Coordinating efforts with OSC & TSC to avoid duplicate work and optimize spending
🗳️Key milestones for finalizing the budget and voting via on-chain governance
🌠What’s next for Cardano’s strategic roadmap heading into 2025
👀Why Watch?
✅Stay informed on Cardano governance milestones.
✅Discover how funds will be allocated to advance Cardano’s technology, research, and community-building efforts.
✅Learn where and how to get involved—your voice matters in shaping Cardano’s roadmap.
🗣️Join the Conversation🗣️
Cardano Forum for structured budget feedback and discussion.
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Intersect Budget Committee's Knowledge Base for more info on our role in the budget process.
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Key Topics & Timestamps
[00:12] Introduction & Session Goals
Overview of the Budget AMA and what’s on the agenda.
[01:07] 2025 Budget & Net Change Limit
Plans for a proposed 350 million ADA annual spending cap (net change limit).
Timeline for on-chain info actions and how votes may play out if the Plutus M (PluToM) hard fork is delayed or the new Cardano Constitution is not yet finalized.
[04:45] Five Core Budget Buckets
Explanation of Core, Research, Innovation, Governance, and Outreach budgets—and why multiple budget proposals give D-Reps more flexibility.
[08:55] Treasury Withdrawals & Committee Roles
How intersect administers funds, including its 5% “delivery assurance” fee structure.
Example: Two withdrawals of 100 million ADA each for 2025, covering projects like Catalyst, Open Source, and Marketing.
[13:10] Tooling Working Group & Funding Builders
Addressing the gap in funding for crucial developer tools like Blockfrost, Koios, etc.
Early-stage plans to form a new working group and triage process for existing or widely used tools.
[20:02] Balancing Catalyst & Ecosystem Needs
Where Catalyst stops (pure innovation) and where direct budget proposals for established tooling, adoption, or maintenance might begin.
[25:35] Global Adoption & Municipal Partnerships
Discussion on how government or corporate adoption doesn’t squarely fit under Catalyst or existing committees.
Possibility of forming new committees (e.g., a Municipal/Government Adoption Working Group) or leveraging Regional Hubs for localized needs.
[35:00] Building New Committees & Hubs
How community members can establish specialized committees under Intersect or create hubs tailored to local/regional challenges and opportunities.
[50:10] Future of Budget Governance Actions
Calls for a distinct “Budget” governance action type for faster approvals instead of universal 6-epoch (30-day) info actions.
Ongoing dialogues with IO, the Civics Committee, and others to streamline on-chain voting.
Why Watch This AMA?
Stay Updated on Cardano’s 2025 Budget: Understand the net change limit proposal, five core funding buckets, and how treasury withdrawals are planned.
Learn About Upcoming Working Groups & Committees: Find out about the new Tooling Working Group and how you can get involved in bridging critical infrastructure gaps.
Community-Driven Funding: Hear how D-Reps, Intersect, and Catalyst fit together to support projects, from large-scale governance ideas to local adoption initiatives.
Insight into Future Governance Actions: Get an inside look at conversations around refining Cardano’s governance structure—particularly for funding approvals and budget oversight.
Helpful Links & Resources
Intersect Knowledge Base
Find meeting minutes, budget frameworks, and more.
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Intersect Discord
Join for real-time discussions, announcements, and future AMA schedules.
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Cardano Forum
Stay engaged with broader governance topics, proposals, and community feedback.
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We also dive into:
Net Change Limit
Why a 350M ADA yearly limit is proposed and how it impacts multiple budget proposals.
Budget Buckets Explained
A breakdown of the five main funding areas—Core (node dev), Research, Innovation (including Catalyst), Governance, and Outreach (marketing, events, etc.).
Timeline & Process
Key steps to finalize the 2025 budget, how proposals get approved, and when you can expect a vote.
Multi-Year Funding
How ongoing or multi-year projects can structure their requests to ensure accountability and transparency.
Committee Roles
Learn about the Technical Steering Committee (TSC), Open Source Committee (OSC), Civics, Membership & Community, Growth & Marketing, and Budget Committee.
Intersect Operations
Details about Intersect’s administrative role, membership fees, and how they aim to keep costs low while maintaining transparency.
Why Watch?
✅Stay updated on Cardano’s evolving governance framework.
👍Understand how funding will be allocated for critical ecosystem initiatives.
🧠Learn how to propose or participate in upcoming RFPs (requests for proposals) in each budget bucket.
👀See community Q&A on timelines, on-chain voting mechanics, and how to ensure delivery assurance.
Timestamps (Approx.):
0:12 – Introduction and purpose of the AMA
0:39 – Progress update on budget release and next steps
1:30 – Explaining the 1694 budget structure and 83-page breakdown
3:57 – Approaches to Q&A sessions with different bucket representatives
9:00 – How the net change limit and timeline affect budget approvals
17:25 – Breakdown of each budget bucket and committee alignment
31:00 – Intersect membership, fees, and operational costs
44:45 – Questions about multi-year projects and accountability
1:02:00 – Closing remarks and next steps
Additional Resources:
Cardano Forum – Engage with the Cardano community and leave feedback on the budgets.
forum.cardano.org/c/governance/budgets-2025/267
Budget Committee Knowledge Base – Learn more about the Cardano budget process.
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Key Topics & Timestamps
[00:11] Welcome & Introduction
Overview of the Budget Committee’s bi-weekly AMAs, where to ask questions, and current priorities.
[00:37] Full Governance on Cardano
A recap of the new Cardano Constitution’s ratification and how D-Reps are casting votes on-chain.
[01:18] Net Change Limit Info Action
Explanation of the Net Change Limit proposal, why it’s crucial, and how it will pave the way for finalizing the budget.
[03:02] Timeline & Next Steps
Approximate 30-day to 40-day voting windows for governance actions, plus details on how you can monitor progress using Cardano blockchain explorers.
[06:05] Marketing & Outreach Committees
Introduction to newly forming committees: Growth & Marketing, Hubs, and how community-driven events fit into these upcoming budget proposals.
[08:45] Community Involvement & Future RFPs
Insight into how the Budget Committee will release Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for funded initiatives after on-chain approval.
[12:26] Approvals & Elections
Process for approving the Constitution, Net Change Limit, and separate budget buckets—plus a preview of the upcoming April elections to fill committee seats.
[16:07] Building a Bigger Table
How Cardano is expanding its governance structure to include more volunteers, event organizers, and vertical-focused working groups.
[20:10] Supplementary Budgets & Amendments
Explanation of how committees can propose supplemental or amended budgets during the year, ensuring flexibility without overspending.
[25:01] Five Budget Buckets
Quick rundown on the five main buckets—Core, Research, Innovation, Outreach, and Governance—and their projected budget lines.
Why Watch This Meeting?
Governance 101: Understand the new Cardano Constitution and how it impacts the broader ecosystem.
Budget Insights: Learn about the intersection of multiple committees—from Growth & Marketing to Open-Source—and how community events, developer tooling, and initiatives will be funded.
Engagement & Voting: See the role of D-Reps, info actions, and how to actively participate or monitor these proposals on-chain.
Timelines & Transparency: Get clear updates on key dates, from the Constitution’s 30-day voting period to the subsequent budget proposals.
Helpful Links & Resources
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Key Discussion Points & Timestamps
[00:12] Meeting Introduction & Purpose
Overview of why the committee hosts multiple AMA sessions weekly, designed to fit varying community schedules.
[01:00] Where to Find Budget Process Resources
Links to the Intersect Knowledge Base, meeting minutes, and how to stay up-to-date on Cardano’s evolving governance.
[03:03] How to Propose Ideas or Projects
A breakdown of the different Intersect committees (e.g., TSC, OSC, Membership & Community) and how each might fit your project’s needs.
[05:31] Timeline for the 2025 Budget
Explains the 6-week info-action voting period, the Net Change Limit, and the subsequent budget proposals for Cardano’s five key “buckets” (Core, Research, Innovation, Outreach, Governance).
[09:02] Making Changes During the 6-Week Window
How the community can submit feedback, refine, or propose changes to the official budget drafts before final on-chain voting.
[11:01] Regional Hubs & Dow Management
Insight into forming local/regional hubs—particularly in Latin America—and potential future funding avenues through Intersect’s committees. Discussion on using smart contracts & decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to manage treasury allocations.
[16:00] Arts, Culture & Entertainment Initiatives
Exploring how Cardano can expand beyond core tech, Catalyst, and typical budget lines to accommodate creative sector projects if supported by the D-Reps.
[21:00] Closing Remarks
Committee gratitude for community questions, plus next steps on finalizing the 2025 budget proposal, scheduled releases, and further AMA sessions.
Why Watch?
Get an Inside Look – Understand how Cardano’s budget process works and where you can plug in your ideas.
Learn the Timeline – Stay informed on the key dates, from net change limit proposals to the 6-week governance vote.
Community & Innovation – Discover how to form local hubs or specialized committees (e.g., arts/culture) and secure funding for impactful projects.
DAO & Smart Contracts – Hear preliminary insights into the committee’s openness to decentralized fund management.
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Key Topics & Timestamps:
[00:14] Greeting & Introductions: Quick welcome from the committee and acknowledgment of last-minute coordination efforts.
[00:33] Weekly Budget Sessions: Explanation of how budget Q&A sessions are scheduled twice weekly to keep the community informed and answer questions.
[01:47] Committee Vote & Delays: The Budget Committee unanimously decides on a one-week delay to finalize more detailed budget data.
[03:07] Growth & Marketing Committee: Newly formed committee working on proposal outlines, foundational documents, and upcoming elections in April.
[04:15] In-Person vs. Virtual Workshops: Discussion around a proposed Denver gathering, alternative locations (such as Nairobi), and the importance of in-person collaboration alongside online calls.
[07:56] Deep Dive on Budgets: How each committee is breaking down line items (e.g., TSC maintenance, open-source initiatives) and making sure the top priorities are addressed first.
[12:27] Open Source Priorities: Explanation of bug bounties, a 24/7 security team, code development, and the new “maintainer retainer” program.
[16:31] Treasury Management & Sell Pressure: The Budget Committee’s approach to mitigating potential sell pressure on ADA by leveraging over-the-counter (OTC) sales and strategic treasury practices.
[21:52] Approval Process & Next Steps: Overview of how each budget bucket (core, open source, Civics, Growth & Marketing, etc.) will be reviewed, approved, or refined before on-chain governance voting.
[30:14] Growth & Marketing Committee Updates: Plans for upcoming Twitter Spaces and community-wide discussions to gather feedback and refine marketing proposals.
[31:18] Contingencies for Partial Approvals: Explains the process if only some budget proposals pass initial governance and how committees will continue collaborating until all essential needs are met.
[34:35] Short-Term vs. Full-Year Budgets: Why certain committees might propose funding from June to December and how that aligns with future annual budgeting cycles.
Throughout this meeting, you’ll hear how the community is tackling everything from budget transparency and roadmap execution to fostering a robust decentralized ecosystem. Don’t miss these in-depth insights into Cardano’s evolving governance, crucial treasury practices, and the drive to unite stakeholders worldwide.
Relevant Topics & Keywords
Cardano Budget Committee
Intersect Cardano Governance
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Innovation
Net Change Limit Proposal
Treasury & ADA Sell-Pressure Management
Growth & Marketing Committee (GMC)
Open Source Committee (OSC)
Technical Steering Committee (TSC)
Community Feedback & Engagement
Cardano Improvement & Development
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Join us for another exciting Budget AMA session with the Intersect Cardano Budget Committee! In this meeting, the Product Committee and the Civics Committee present their roadmaps, discuss key governance goals for 2025, and highlight how Cardano community members—developers, stake pool operators, DReps, and ADA holders—can actively participate in the ecosystem’s next phase of decentralization.
What You’ll Learn in This Session
Product Committee Overview
Academic vs. Product Research: How Cardano’s short-, mid-, and long-term R&D strategies drive innovation.
Vision Creation: Crafting a 5-year roadmap for Cardano, including governance improvements, scalability, and interoperability.
Hydra & Interoperability: The importance of layer-2 solutions, Ouroboros Omega research, and bridging different blockchains.
Driving Ecosystem Adoption: Identifying transaction volume targets, real-world use cases, and potential reward mechanisms to ensure the sustainability of Cardano’s treasury and staking model.
Civics Committee Update
Accessible, Fair & Transparent Governance: Building inclusive tools, language accessibility, and training resources for DReps, SPOs, and ADA holders.
Constitutional Committee & Elections: Outlining responsibilities, legal resilience, and upcoming CC elections.
Governance Process Stewardship: Ensuring a smooth ratification event (Jan 31), reviewing governance actions, and maintaining on-chain best practices.
Facilitating Improvements: Strategies for annual reports on Cardano’s governance health, metrics for accountability, and continuous refinement based on real-world data.
On-Chain Governance & Treasury
Plutus Hard Fork & Net Change Limit: Key milestones, approval thresholds, and the timeline for the first true “governance actions” under the new system.
Engaging Stake Pool Operators: How SPO voting power is crucial for reaching on-chain thresholds and driving Cardano protocol upgrades.
Incentivizing Participation: Debates around potential DRep compensation, minimizing friction, and ensuring well-informed voting behavior.
Q&A & Community Involvement
Addressing audience questions on UX improvements, AI tools for governance, best practices for onboarding new contributors, and more.
Why Watch This Video?
If you’re passionate about Cardano, decentralized governance, or blockchain R&D, this meeting unpacks the next chapters of Cardano’s evolution. Learn how committees and working groups collaborate to ensure Cardano remains at the forefront of blockchain innovation—while staying transparent and community-driven.
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Join us for a special Budget AMA featuring the Intersect Technical Steering Committee (TSC) and Chair Kevin Hammond, accompanied by Matt Davis and Marcus Gufler. In this in-depth session, they present the TSC’s preliminary plans for Cardano’s core technical roadmap in 2025. From ensuring continuity and system reliability to pursuing cutting-edge advancements in interoperability, finality, and consensus research, this discussion dives into what’s needed to keep Cardano at the forefront of blockchain innovation.
Key Takeaways:
TSC Roadmap Priorities
Core vs. Non-Core Development: Defining the scope of “core infrastructure” and why certain projects take precedence.
Open & Collaborative Process: Learn how community members can propose new work areas, submit feedback, and even bid on specific projects in an open RFP process.
Major 2025 Focus Areas
Scalability & Interoperability: Exploring Hydra for Layer-2 solutions, advanced transaction and pricing models, and potential collaboration on partner chains.
Easier Building on Cardano: Lowering barriers for dApp developers with improved APIs, dev tooling, and formal verification approaches.
Governance Enhancements: Supporting CIP-1694 governance features and beyond, plus crucial updates like specialized on-chain actions for budgeting and potential incentive models for DReps.
Budget Allocation & Approach
Uncommitted Budget Reserve: Why the TSC recommends reserving funds for unforeseen developments and new, high-impact proposals that may arise mid-year.
Community-Driven Funding: Insights into how different funding sources (treasury, outside grants, etc.) could be tapped to fuel critical Cardano improvements.
How to Get Involved
Proposal Submissions: Submit your project or “problem statement” via the Intersect Knowledge Base for potential inclusion in the 2025 work stream.
Feedback Survey: Participate in the open survey to prioritize the TSC’s draft roadmap and let your voice shape Cardano’s evolution.
Workshops & Next Steps: Stay tuned for upcoming workshops, governance discussions, and collaborative sessions in the new year.
Why Watch This Session?
If you’re passionate about Cardano’s technical direction, blockchain governance, or ecosystem-wide collaboration, this AMA provides a transparent look at how the Intersect TSC evaluates, plans, and prioritizes development. It also underscores how community input and feedback can directly influence Cardano’s trajectory.
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Welcome to another Budget AMA session with the Intersect Cardano Budget Committee! In this meeting, representatives from the Open Source Committee (OSC) and the Membership & Community Committee (MCC) share detailed insights into their budget proposals, key priorities, and plans for Cardano in 2025.
From enhancing maintainer retainer programs to running international community grants, hackathons, and educational initiatives, this AMA explores how the Cardano community can unite to foster a sustainable, decentralized ecosystem. Find out how to get involved, propose ideas, and help shape the future of Cardano’s governance and outreach strategies.
Key Topics Covered
Open Source Committee (OSC) Updates
Maintainer Retainer Program: Onboarding new community maintainers for core Cardano repositories
Open Source Office (OSO): Supporting development, 24/7 security monitoring, and inbound feature requests
Paid Open Source Model: Driving community-led enhancements via bounties and paid feature requests
Global Developer Outreach: Developer Advocates, Summer of Code initiatives, and event funding
Membership & Community Committee (MCC) Roadmap
Intersect Grants: Scaling non-technical & developer grants to broaden Cardano education, meetups & hackathons
Educational Membership Tiers: Fostering academic partnerships, internships, and talent pipelines
Community Hubs: Expanding local hubs for real-world governance, language accessibility, and event hosting
Governance Collaboration: Working with Civics Committee to promote on-chain governance education globally
Strategic Budget Planning for 2025
Net Change Limit: Why a proposed 350M ADA withdrawal cap is being considered (and what it means)
RFP & Approval Processes: Ensuring open, transparent vendor selection and committee-based oversight
Collaboration Across Committees: How OSC, MCC, TSC, and Civics coordinate to avoid overlaps and maximize impact
Community Q&A Highlights
Selection & Onboarding: How maintainers, students, and new contributors can get involved and funded
Process Documentation: Efforts to map, refine, and publicize Intersect’s evolving workflows
Future of Cardano Marketing: Early conversations on forming a dedicated Marketing Committee and approach
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro & Meeting Overview
0:11 – OSC (Open Source Committee) Presentation by Tex
9:30 – Q&A with OSC (Maintainers, Funding, Documentation)
26:15 – MCC (Membership & Community Committee) Presentation by Nori
41:00 – Q&A (Budgets, Net Change Limit, Overlaps with Other Committees)
56:45 – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
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Welcome to a special Cardano Budget Committee AMA session featuring the Cardano Civics Committee (CCC)! In this conversation, Civics Committee members—Nico, Adam, and Jose—walk us through their 2025 budget goals and how they plan to make Cardano governance accessible, fair, and transparent.
From supporting DReps and SPOs to facilitating key governance transitions (such as the upcoming Constitutional Committee election process), this AMA reveals how the Civics Committee works to empower community actors and strengthen Cardano’s new on-chain governance era. If you’re passionate about decentralization, on-chain voting, or Cardano’s long-term sustainability, this is a must-watch overview of the Civics Committee’s vision for the year ahead.
Key Takeaways
Supporting Governance Participants
DReps & SPOs: Ensuring clear training materials and incentives are in place for higher voter and stake pool operator engagement.
Ada Holders: Providing education and outreach so everyone—from large delegators to everyday enthusiasts—can effectively participate in governance decision-making.
Stewarding the Governance Process
Constitution Implementation: Coordinating with other committees to finalize and ratify the new Cardano Constitution (CIP-1694).
Constitutional Committee Elections: Outlining election processes, candidate guidelines, and ensuring a smooth transition from the interim CC to the eventual successor.
Tooling & Tech Oversight: Working with the community to identify gaps, encourage new governance tools, and support best practices for user-friendly on-chain voting.
Facilitating Governance Improvements
State of Cardano Governance: Publishing annual reporting to assess participation, transparency, and overall governance health.
Open Dialogue & Collaboration: Ensuring the Civics Committee isn’t a “gatekeeper” but a facilitator—inviting community members to propose tooling, engage in working groups, and collaborate on best practices.
Aligning With Other Committees & Treasury Budget
Intersect-Wide Collaboration: How the Civics Committee, Membership & Community Committee, and others coordinate to avoid duplicated efforts (e.g., education initiatives, local hubs) while maximizing value to Cardano.
Responsible Spending: Balancing the need to fund critical governance developments with the long-term protection of Cardano’s treasury.
Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction & Meeting Overview
0:30 – Civics Committee Origins and Vision
4:00 – 2024/2025 Roadmap: Pillar 1 (Support Governance Participants)
8:50 – Discussion on DReps, Constitutional Committee, & SPOs
14:00 – Q&A: Collaboration with MCC & Community Hubs
20:30 – 2025 Roadmap: Pillar 2 (Steward the Governance Process)
25:00 – Q&A: Encouraging Community-Built Tools (e.g., mad Orchestra’s tool)
31:00 – Discussion on DRep & CC Compensation Models
36:00 – Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts & Next Steps
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Whether you’re a dedicated Cardano developer, a prospective vendor, or a long-standing community member, this session highlights key insights into how the budget is formed, how audits will be conducted, and how intersecting committees (like the Technical Steering Committee, Open Source Committee, and more) align to avoid duplicative efforts.
Key Topics & Highlights
Process Update & Timeline
Current status of the 2025 budget drafting, next steps in reviewing proposals, and important milestones.
How the net change limit and on-chain governance actions shape the final budget’s scope.
Treasury Withdrawals & Stablecoins
Discussion on converting ADA to stablecoins to manage fiat obligations.
Balancing optimal sell points with security and liquidity considerations.
Tendering & Contracts
The step-by-step approach: from budget approval to signing contracts and auditing deliverables.
Why each treasury-funded proposal will require a contract with built-in dispute resolution clauses.
Dispute Resolution & Audits
Ensuring financial and technical audits remain independent.
Future considerations: potential on-chain or community-based arbitration processes.
Collaboration & Community Proposals
How alternate ideas from the community can be incorporated into existing committee budgets.
Why the 2026 cycle will offer clearer “buckets” for different proposal types (core tech, marketing, etc.).
Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction & Meeting Overview
0:20 – Budget Process Overview: Current Status & Next Steps
7:30 – Net Change Limit & Governance Actions Explained
14:10 – Committee-by-Committee Budget Alignment & Buckets
21:40 – Questions on Stablecoin Conversions & Payment Flows
31:30 – Tendering Process: From Approval to Vendor Contracts
41:00 – Auditing: Independence & Legal Requirements
46:50 – Dispute Resolution & Future Constitutional Changes
57:00 – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
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Whether you’re a developer, community organizer, or simply curious about how Cardano’s on-chain treasury will shape ecosystem growth, this call is packed with insights. Learn how community grants, hackathons, maintainer programs, and new educational tiers aim to help Cardano thrive in 2025—and discover where you can get involved!
Key Points Covered
Membership & Community Committee (MCC) Roadmap
Community Grants & Outreach: Funding meetups, workshops, hackathons, and educational membership tiers.
Intersect Events & Annual Members’ Meeting: Bringing local hubs together to foster education and engagement across regions.
Long-Term Goals: Driving Intersect membership value, collaborative best practices, and global inclusion in Cardano.
Open Source Committee (OSC) Initiatives
Maintainer Retainer Program: Ensuring ongoing stewardship of core Cardano repositories by cultivating new community maintainers.
24/7 Security & Level-1/2 Support: Providing immediate response to critical open-source infrastructure needs.
Project Support Services: Tailored guidance for Cardano projects, including governance alignment, sustainability planning, and legal best practices.
Code Forest Model: Bounties and paid feature requests to spark broader ecosystem innovation.
Community Q&A & Cross-Committee Coordination
Marketing Working Group: Updates on collaboration with the MCC and the potential budget allocation for community-led marketing efforts.
Treasury & Tendering: How Intersect core services will manage contractual agreements, oversight, and payment flow for approved projects.
Global Hubs & Education: Plans for expanding Cardano awareness, enterprise membership drives, and local ecosystem support.
Timestamps
0:00 – Opening & Session Guidelines
3:00 – MCC Presentation: Grant programs, event funding, membership value, community hubs
16:00 – Q&A with MCC (local hubs, enterprise memberships, collaboration with marketing working group)
35:00 – OSC Presentation: Maintainer retainer, open-source tool development, 24/7 security support
51:00 – Q&A with OSC (process details, synergy with other committees, bounties, & Code Forest model)
1:00:00 – Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Helpful Links & Resources
Intersect Knowledge Base
Find meeting minutes, budget frameworks, and more.
committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-budget-committee
Intersect Discord
Join for real-time discussions, announcements, and future AMA schedules.
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Cardano Forum
Stay engaged with broader governance topics, proposals, and community feedback.
forum.cardano.org/c/governance/budgets-2025/267
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Cardano Forum for in-depth conversation on the budget proposals.
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Intersect Discord for real-time updates, committee channels, and AMA announcements.
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Learn how you can participate in setting these priorities—whether by submitting new proposals, providing feedback on existing projects, or bidding on future development tasks. The TSC’s mission: ensure Cardano remains reliable, scalable, and innovative while tapping into the global open-source community’s best talent.
Key Takeaways
TSC Remit & Scope
Core Infrastructure Focus: Covering continuity efforts such as CIP-1694 governance tooling, Ledger/consensus updates, networking, and crucial APIs.
Open Tender Process: Ensuring no single entity monopolizes development—any qualified team can bid on prioritized projects.
Project Prioritization
Goals from the Product Committee: Aligning new proposals with high-level objectives (e.g., transaction volume increase, improved developer experience).
Project Cards & Knowledge Base: A structured way to review each initiative’s abstract, benefits, and resource needs, including quick explainer videos.
Uncommitted Budget Reserve
30% Proposal: The TSC suggests keeping around 30% of funding unallocated initially, allowing for mid-year pivots or urgent upgrades if unforeseen needs arise.
Participation & Feedback
Survey & Submission: A short survey lets you rank project priorities, with the option to propose missing ideas.
Roadmap Working Groups: Ongoing synergy with the wider Cardano ecosystem (e.g., community committees, marketing working groups) for transparent collaboration.
Open-Source Collaboration
Audits & Quality Checks: Independent technical reviews ensure milestone completion before payouts.
Vendor & Developer Onboarding: Focus on pulling in new contributors, from individual engineers to entire dev shops outside the usual crypto circles.
Session Outline
0:00 – Introduction & Meeting Guidelines
3:00 – TSC Overview & Scope: Steering Committee roles and how it fits into Cardano’s annual budget
7:00 – Core Infrastructure Goals: Key priorities to drive Cardano’s 2025 roadmap
15:00 – Project Prioritization Process: Knowledge base, project cards, and open calls for proposals
20:00 – Uncommitted Budget Reserve: Why 30% might remain flexible for future pivots
24:00 – Community Q&A: Topics include tendering, conflict of interest policies, synergy with marketing, and more
52:00 – Next Steps: Upcoming AMA sessions, how to submit feedback, and final remarks
Helpful Links & Resources
Intersect Knowledge Base
Find meeting minutes, budget frameworks, and more.
committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-budget-committee
Intersect Discord
Join for real-time discussions, announcements, and future AMA schedules.
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Cardano Forum
Stay engaged with broader governance topics, proposals, and community feedback.
forum.cardano.org/c/governance/budgets-2025/267
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Cardano Forum for in-depth conversation on the budget proposals.
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Intersect Discord for real-time updates, committee channels, and AMA announcements.
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If you’re passionate about Cardano’s future—whether you’re a developer, stakeholder, or just curious about governance—this session offers key insights into the strategies and priorities shaping Cardano’s next wave of innovation.
Key Topics Covered
2025 Roadmap Objectives
“Get More Usage”: Strategies to bring more builders, businesses, and developers onto Cardano.
Governance Focus: Supporting a resilient ecosystem post-Voltaire and CIP-1694.
Business as Usual: Maintaining infrastructure reliability and fostering decentralized development.
Vision & Research: How a continuous vision-setting process drives long-term protocol evolution.
Collaboration & Feedback Mechanisms
Open Calls & Surveys: The Product Committee’s approach to crowdsourcing improvements and priorities.
Cross-Committee Work: Aligning with Marketing and TSC on reputation management, dev resources, and tender processes.
Real-World Adoption: How strategic partnerships, local communities, and educational outreach factor into attracting usage.
Budget Process Updates
Timeline for 2025: Where the budget stands now, upcoming AMA sessions, and potential on-chain actions.
Evolving Plans: How new developments (e.g., Cardano 2.0, Bitcoin OS) may shape or refine Cardano’s roadmap goals.
Community Q&A
Addressing marketing overlap, potential synergy with big initiatives like “Bitcoin OS,” and the role of local communities in Cardano’s broader vision.
Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction & Session Guidelines
3:00 – Product Committee Overview: Scope & Ongoing Consultation
8:00 – Four Main Topics for 2025 (Get More Usage, Governance, Business as Usual, Vision)
16:00 – Continuous Feedback: How new goals will be refined over 2025
20:00 – Community Questions (Marketing Synergy, Local Education, Bitcoin OS, etc.)
40:00 – Budget Process Update & Next Steps
48:00 – Closing & Upcoming AMA Sessions
Helpful Links & Resources
Intersect Knowledge Base
Find meeting minutes, budget frameworks, and more.
committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-budget-committee
Intersect Discord
Join for real-time discussions, announcements, and future AMA schedules.
Members ONLY. Join Intersect MBO to gain access at
members.intersectmbo.org/registration
Cardano Forum
Stay engaged with broader governance topics, proposals, and community feedback.
forum.cardano.org/c/governance/budgets-2025/267
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Cardano Forum for in-depth conversation on the budget proposals.
forum.cardano.org/c/governance/budgets-2025/267
Intersect Discord for real-time updates, committee channels, and AMA announcements.
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Note: This session is part of the November socialization phase for the Cardano 2025 budget process. Join us in shaping Cardano's future!
Learn about how the budget moves from on-chain DRep approval to Intersect and then to various vendors and initiatives, as well as how you can follow or participate in the upcoming proposals. If you’re keen to see how Cardano’s funds are used for development, governance, and major ecosystem events (e.g., hackathons or grants), this AMA offers a clear snapshot of what’s next!
Key Takeaways
Budget Process Overview
Timeline: Current socialization phase, upcoming AMA sessions, and final on-chain info action for 2025.
Annual vs. More Frequent Budgets: Why a yearly snapshot helps align committees, avoid duplication, and manage risk.
Treasury Withdrawals & Management
Ada to Fiat Conversions: How Intersect’s treasury management handles pricing volatility and vendor payments.
Quarterly Updates & Auditing: Mechanisms to ensure full transparency on fund usage.
Intersect’s Role
Facilitating Collaboration: Bringing committees, working groups, and vendors together under one comprehensive budget.
Open Tendering: Any interested vendor can bid for committee-approved projects, emphasizing open-source standards and decentralization.
Community Participation
Raise Your Voice: DReps and community members share feedback on proposals in live AMA sessions and Discord channels.
Hackathons & Events: How committees like MCC, Marketing Working Group, and TSC coordinate to prevent overlapping requests and maximize impact.
Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction & Meeting Guidelines
3:30 – Where the Budget Stands: Socialization Phase and Next Steps
10:15 – Q&A: MCC’s Role with Grants and Contract Approvals
20:50 – Funding Core Development & Paying Vendors (IO Eng, Others)
31:00 – Treasury Management: Ada Price Volatility & Conversion to Fiat
40:05 – Avoiding Overlaps: Committees Aligning on Events (Hackathons, etc.)
56:00 – Closing Remarks & Further Resources
Helpful Links & Resources
Intersect Knowledge Base
Find meeting minutes, budget frameworks, and more.
committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-budget-committee
Intersect Discord
Join for real-time discussions, announcements, and future AMA schedules.
Members ONLY. Join Intersect MBO to gain access at
members.intersectmbo.org/registration
Cardano Forum
Stay engaged with broader governance topics, proposals, and community feedback.
forum.cardano.org/c/governance/budgets-2025/267
Stay Connected
Join the Discussion:
Cardano Forum for in-depth conversation on the budget proposals.
forum.cardano.org/c/governance/budgets-2025/267
Intersect Discord for real-time updates, committee channels, and AMA announcements.
*Members ONLY. Join Intersect at members.intersectmbo.org/registration
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Note: This is part of the November socialization phase for the Cardano budget process. Your participation helps shape Cardano's future!


