From eb2c81a0e12bc097ef0ce76308417c297bccea24 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Samuel Leathers Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2025 13:19:00 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] asia workshops --- docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md | 92 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 92 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md diff --git a/docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md b/docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c8a8326 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md @@ -0,0 +1,92 @@ +--- +sidebar_label: Asia - Community Workshops +title: Asia Community Workshops October 2025 +sidebar_position: 13 +slug: /workshops/asia-oct-2025 +--- + + +# Aligning the Strategy for Cardano in Singapore/Japan + +The intensive series of workshops held across Singapore and +Japan in September and October 2025 marked a pivotal moment +in charting Cardano's future. These +workshops collectively served to weave together a cohesive +strategic narrative, culminating in the foundational drafts +of the **Cardano 2030 Vision** and the comprehensive **2030** +**Strategic Plan**. +The ultimate objective guiding this strategy is clear: to +achieve **$200 million in annual Layer 1 (L1) revenue**, +ensuring Cardano's long-term economic self-sufficiency +. + +The journey began in **Singapore**, where the focus was +placed squarely on **utility** and **technical assurance** +. This session was key in recalibrating +the vision to highlight Cardano's **robustness and high** +**assurance development methodology** as its core +differentiator within the Web3 space. +This highly successful workshop included diverse participants, +notably **representatives from SNEK**, contributing to the +strategic shift. This effort led +directly to the formalized **Vision Statement**: "Cardano is +the most secure, reliable and censorship-resistant blockchain +for mission critical applications to power economies of the +future". This vision is anchored by +the core values of Integrity, Community, Security, Utility, +and Accessibility. + +The subsequent three workshops in **Japan**—held in Osaka +(sponsored by Zengate Global) and Tokyo—were critical in +**polishing the future strategy** and gave birth to the +conceptual framework of **Foundation and Pillars** +. These sessions, highly successful due +to broad participation including individuals outside the +Cardano community and a representative from the Cardano +Foundation, recognized that the strategy must extend **beyond** +**just a tech vision** to become a unifying vision for all of +Cardano. + +The resulting **Strategic Plan** is built upon **Governance** +**and Community** as the foundational layer, stressing the +necessity of effective governance processes and a +"culture-first approach" to global engagement +. Success here will be rigorously +tracked by KPIs like DRep participation. + +Upon this foundation rest the three essential pillars: + +1. **Adoption:** This pillar is dedicated to stimulating + on-chain demand and utility across four key verticals: + **Bitcoin DeFi**, **Real World Assets (RWA)**, **Supply** + **Chain Traceability**, and **Payments** + . The strategy is highly segmented, + focusing on **Invisible Technology** and intuitive UX for + End Users, enhancing developer support and documentation, + addressing application-level security for large + enterprises, and implementing culturally intelligent + strategies for **Emerging Markets** in LATAM, Africa, and + East Asia. +2. **Ecosystem Sustainability:** This pillar ensures long-term + economic health by planning to evolve the passive treasury + into an **actively managed, multi-asset treasury** designed + to generate yield and strategically deploy capital + . It also prioritizes diversifying + the roles of **Stake Pool Operators (SPOs)** and designing + Layer 2 solutions to provide value back to the main chain + . +3. **Enabling Technology:** This area focuses on advancing the + core protocol to support the strategic vision + . Key technical areas include + achieving world-class L1 Scalability and Finality (Leios + 24/7, Peras, Phalanx), integrating robust Layer 2 solutions + (Hydra, Midgard), and ensuring seamless Interoperability + (Midnight Partner Chains). + +In conclusion, the Singapore and Japan workshops provided the +critical energy and diverse feedback necessary to solidify this +strategic direction. The documents now serve as a mandate for +the community to allocate resources effectively, driving focused +innovation and ensuring Cardano remains a dependable and +impactful platform capable of realizing its full potential by +2030. From 9de2e49cb405632672d3be965480821f212d77f1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Samuel Leathers Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2025 13:29:02 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] add berlin workshop --- docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md | 1 - docs/workshops/berlin-workshop-nov-2025.md | 77 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 77 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 docs/workshops/berlin-workshop-nov-2025.md diff --git a/docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md b/docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md index c8a8326..d0e89ad 100644 --- a/docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md +++ b/docs/workshops/asia-workshops-oct-2025.md @@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ sidebar_position: 13 slug: /workshops/asia-oct-2025 --- - # Aligning the Strategy for Cardano in Singapore/Japan The intensive series of workshops held across Singapore and diff --git a/docs/workshops/berlin-workshop-nov-2025.md b/docs/workshops/berlin-workshop-nov-2025.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..96620fd --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/workshops/berlin-workshop-nov-2025.md @@ -0,0 +1,77 @@ +--- +sidebar_label: Berlin - Community Workshop +title: Berlin Community Workshop November 2025 +sidebar_position: 14 +slug: /workshops/berlin-nov-2025 +--- +# Putting forth the Vision and Strategy for Cardano in Berlin + +The strategic planning for Cardano's future, developed through +targeted workshops and internal alignment efforts, culminated +in the presentation of the draft strategy at the Berlin Summit +. This moment marked a crucial step toward +validating the new framework with the broader community and +**puts the vision and strategy well on its way to being** +**submitted on-chain**. + +The process began with initial strategic discussions that +focused on establishing a robust economic goal for the network, +centered on achieving **$200 million USD in annual Layer 1** +**(L1) revenue**. This figure represented +the necessary financial foundation for the network's long-term +self-sufficiency. Leading up to the +Berlin Summit, there was a concerted effort among ecosystem +entities, which included a **collaborative discussion with the** +**Cardano Foundation (CF)**, resulting in a **major refactoring** +**and polishing** of the strategy framework. This ensured the +draft was comprehensive and ready for community scrutiny +. + +The refined strategy was presented at a one-hour-long Day-0 +workshop during the Cardano Summit in Berlin in November +. While the strategy is **not yet codified** +and remains a draft, the final **Cardano** +**2030 Strategic Plan** presented at the +summit adjusted the primary economic objective to sustaining +**400 million ADA in annual L1 revenue**. +The presentation received **very positive feedback** from a +diverse crowd. A soft poll conducted +afterwards showed strong community validation, with **about** +**two-thirds (2/3) of the crowd** indicating they would "get +behind that vision and strategy if it was put on-chain in its +current state". + +The strategic architecture presented in Berlin is built upon a +Foundation and four Pillars: + +* The **Foundation** is **Infrastructure & Research Excellence** + . Its focus is on enhancing L1 + scalability, achieving Post-Quantum readiness, and + implementing client diversity for resilience and security + . +* **Pillar 1: Adoption & Utility**. This + pillar aims to drive non-speculative on-chain demand across + high-value verticals (DeFi, RWA, Supply Chain, and Payments), + emphasizing enterprise-grade security and "Invisible + technology" for simplified user experience + . +* **Pillar 2: Governance**. This focuses + on strengthening the DRep model through **role-based** + **incentives**, implementing **Turnout-Aware Voting** to resist + plutocratic capture, and using **Treasury Seasons** to combat + voter fatigue. +* **Pillar 3: Community & Ecosystem Growth**. + This seeks to cultivate a long-term talent pipeline via **Youth** + **Engagement** and targeted **Localized adoption** in key + emerging markets such as LATAM, Africa, and East Asia + . +* **Pillar 4: Ecosystem Sustainability & Resilience** + . This involves evolving the passive + treasury into an **actively managed, multi-asset portfolio** + with a **>10% ROI target**, and diversifying SPO roles to + secure the network long-term. + +The successful reception of this framework in Berlin validates +the strategic alignment achieved across ecosystem entities and +the community, positioning the draft plan for the next steps +toward formal ratification.