Cardano Constitution to Replace the Interim Constitution
341 DReps voted · 62 with a rationale · 9 re-voted unchanged
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I recognize and am thankful for the immense effort required to get to this point.
So I hereby ratify my support to our Constitution.
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Now that we have moved into the era of on-chain governance and the Cardano blockchain is in the hands of the community, it's time to move forward with the constitution. I vote yes to removing the interim constitution and replacing it with the latest Cardano Constitution detailed in the Governance Action.
Some are unhappy with how it works and its details, but there is room for improvements, amendments and growth for the ecosystem and ADA holders.
Let's take the next step forward.
Regards
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We, the Dutch DRep, commend the thorough and community-driven process that led to this proposed Cardano Constitution. The extensive workshops, global participation, and meaningful dialogue demonstrate the collaborative spirit that defines the Cardano ecosystem.
Following careful deliberation with our delegates, we recognize:
Commitment to Continued Development
The Cardano Constitution is designed to be a “living document”, with Article VIII providing clear methods for updates. We understand that many key community members, workshop leaders, founding entities, and Charles Hoskinson himself are committed to holding a second Constitutional Convention within five years of this Constitution’s ratification. This future convention will address lessons learned, resolve identified gaps or inconsistencies, propose updated texts, and test the effectiveness of the update process detailed in Article VIII. We support this Constitution with the understanding that ongoing refinement is both expected and necessary.Forward Momentum
While the Constitution may not be perfect, its establishment is crucial for guiding the community’s progress. Without it, we risk stagnation and the possible loss of a shared vision. In our view, the negative consequences of failing to pass the Constitution outweigh the drawbacks of adopting an “imperfect” version. Cardano’s governance now requires real-world experience and empirical data to evolve effectively.Consensus through Compromise
The “minimal viable governance” approach reflects the need to balance various perspectives. Some level of discomfort among all stakeholders is a natural sign of a fair compromise.
In light of these factors, we, the Dutch DRep, endorse and vote “Yes” on this governance action. By adopting the Constitution now, while committing to continue refining it, we strike the right balance between addressing immediate governance needs and preserving the pathway for future improvements.
To mark this historic governance action, we wish to share this quote with the Cardano community:
"Als je een stem in je hoort zeggen 'je kan niet schilderen', schilder dan vooral en die stem zal het zwijgen opgelegd worden." - Vincent Willem Van Gogh
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While voting yes, I acknowledging that the document isn't perfect, but it represents the culmination of extensive consensus building within the global Cardano ecosystem. The current Interim Constitution, designed to be temporary, is limiting the network's growth and potential, making this transition necessary. Furthermore we're demonstrating to the world that decentralized on-chain governance isn't just theoretical – it's achievable.
- Yes598.8K ₳Rationale
I support the constitution because its framework is robust and transparent, with clearly defined guardrails that enhance the security and decentralization of Cardano while facilitating effective community governance. My primary concern is that the comprehensive detail and potential rigidity of the framework could limit the system's agility in addressing unforeseen challenges. Nevertheless, I consider it a promising foundation that warrants further refinement and clarification over time.
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As a developer, I've learned some hard truths about building things.
One of them is that perfection is like that "one last bug fix" that turns into a three-day refactoring spree. Every developer has once been there. You're about to push your code live, and suddenly you're thinking, "Maybe I should just reorganize the entire file structure... and rewrite all the comments... and maybe switch to a different framework while I'm at it?"
That's exactly where we are with the Cardano Constitution right now.
And I can hear some folks saying, "But what if we vote no? Then we can make it perfect!"
Here's the thing about perfect: it's the comfy couch of development. It feels nice to sit there and dream about it, but nothing actually gets shipped while you're sitting on that couch. Over 1,400 people from 52 countries contributed to this document. That's like having the biggest, most diverse code review in history. And unlike that time someone reviewed my code and just wrote "???" on every line (true story), these contributors actually put in thoughtful work.
Now, what if we vote no? Well, let me paint that picture: we go back to the drawing board, spend months debating commas and semicolons, whether we should use “shall” or 'will', “ada” or ADA , lovelace or #“shoelaces” (And don't even get me started on equitable and fairly...) Meanwhile, other blockchains will be moving forward.
The beauty of this Constitution is that it's not in an ancient scroll surrounded by people with powdered wigs protecting it. It's got an amendment process built in and we've got governance workshops planned for 2025. And let's talk about that amendment process for a second. It's not like the old days where you'd need to find someone with a fancy quill pen to make changes. We can actually update this thing without having to organize a continental congress or whatever they did back in the day. Though I guess a continental congress would make for some interesting Zoom calls...
In my experience, the best systems aren't born perfect - they evolve. Remember when JavaScript was just that thing you used to make annoying pop-ups? Look at it now. (Though some might argue it's still just for making annoying pop-ups, but that's a debate for another day.) The Cardano Constitution is our chance to start with something good and make it better over time. It's like launching any new project - you start with something solid and improve it based on real feedback.
If we wait for perfect, we'll be waiting forever.So yeah, I vote YES.
Not because it's perfect - it's not even close.
I vote YES because it's good, it's solid, and most importantly, it's improvable.
We're not carving this in stone tablets or writing it with those fancy feather pens.
We're writing it in a format that can evolve with our community.
Think of it this way: if Web 1.0 developers had waited for the perfect solution, we'd still be arguing about whether this whole "internet thing" was going to catch on. Sometimes you need to get started and trust in your ability to improve things over time.
So let's do this. Let's move.
And then, just like with everything else worth doing, we'll make it better together.No powdered wigs required. :)
- Yes502.1K ₳Rationale
The Constitution is well written.
Yes, there are statements that should be made clearer.
But the Constitution itself says that it should be treated as a living document. That's why I'm not so worried about the parts that are missing or that might not be so perfect.I think it's important to vote yes and ratify this constitution so that the whole Cardano community can move forward into the new era.
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I support the ongoing effort to improve the Constitution as needed.
In future proposals for constitutional amendments, I believe the changes should be summarized in the overview section.
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I'm voting No on the constitution, because I am very dissatisfied with the whole process how this constitution was pushed through. There were a lot of proposals for a leaner and less ambiguous constitution. Although there were a lot of workshops and the constitutional convention, they side-lined all requests for larger changes and only allowed minor corrections. This was all just done for the marketing, not to actually come up with a good constitution. No to this!
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As a Drep, I believe this Cardano Constitution is an important step for the network's governance, but I approach it with some caution. I recognise the effort that went into drafting this document, including the global workshops and feedback from many community members. However, there are some aspects of the process and the constitution itself that remain controversial. There are concerns about whether the process was truly inclusive and if all voices were heard. Even though most delegates have approved it, I feel there are still areas that could be improved.
That said, I understand that no governance system is perfect right from the start, and the constitution allows for future amendments. I see this as a necessary step in the evolution of Cardano's governance and as an important move towards empowering all ada holders. My vote reflects confidence in the ongoing process to improve governance, but I also recognise that this is just one part of a much longer journey.
We are venturing into uncharted waters. Let’s face the waves with our sails set high, embracing the wind and tide as they carry us toward new shores and discoveries.
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A technology-based constitution should not be left up to subjective interpretation of what is "reasonable". It should be black and white. These concerns were expressed several weeks ago, and there was lots of time to address them before submitting this proposal. I would like to see a clear constitution with no grey area to avoid future constitutional conflicts.