Cardano Constitution Ratified, Enhancing On-Chain Governance

• Cardano’s Constitution was ratified to empower ADA holders with decision-making power and enhance network transparency.
• The Plomin hard fork enables the transition to a decentralized governance system, giving DReps a key role in decision-making.
• The Voltaire phase of Cardano approaches completion while establishing decentralized governance features for self-maintained operations.

The Cardano Constitution achieved important status as the project advanced its decentralization efforts. The move, which follows the recent Plomin hard fork, marks the introduction of a more structured and transparent on-chain governance framework. This new constitution lays out clear rules and a governance model where ADA holders play an active role in shaping the future of the network. 

A Foundation for Decentralized Decision-Making

The Cardano Constitution forms the fundamental structure through which the network conducts its governance transformation. The system provides enhanced visibility along with answerability of decision-making processes.

Holders of ADA tokens can directly participate in essential network choices that amplify decentralized control and enable community-based project development. Cardano approaches its goal for a self-sustaining blockchain network as the Constitution helps it progress further.

Collaboration and Consensus at the Heart of Progress

The Constitution received ratification after extensive consultation with the community in addition to months of workshops and numerous discussions. The International Cardano Community and Delegate Representatives together with Stakeholders demonstrated their unity on a broad consensus.

A unified community involvement drives the new governance system to reflect Cardano’s core values thus applying shared investment to network development direction.

The Plomin hard fork introduced critical governance features to Cardano when it was activated on January 29th, 2025. Plomin introduced new functionalities to the network which allowed on-chain governance through its adoption of the Constitution as an integral system.

The network introduced the Delegate Representative role to allow ADA holders delegation of voting powers for governance proposals. By adopting a decentralized governance approach Cardano improves its capacity to execute decisions that stem from transparent community involvement.

The Road Ahead for Cardano’s Governance

As Cardano progresses through the final stages of its Voltaire phase, the platform moves closer to complete self-sustainability. With the implementation of on-chain voting, off-chain mechanisms, and the formation of institutions like Intersect, Cardano is positioning itself to thrive as a decentralized, community-governed blockchain. 

The Plomin upgrade, in particular, empowers ADA holders and stakeholders to make important governance decisions, including technical changes and Treasury withdrawals.