Cardano in Oceania: A community-led strategic plan for investing in growth.
162 DReps voted · 64 with a rationale · 5 changed their vote
Open a row to read the rationale.
- Yes4.7M ₳No rationale
- Abstain4.6M ₳No rationale
- No4.4M ₳Rationale
While I admire the team behind this proposal, I will not support additional treasury withdrawals this year unless they offer truly innovative contributions. Unfortunately, additional workshops, events, town halls, and hackathons do not qualify. I believe this proposal is better suited for Catalyst.
- No4.1M ₳No rationale
- YesChanged4.1M ₳Rationale
[Portuguese]
Optamos por votar "SIM" nesta ação de governança (gov_action13836fuy3yttxn4hkeqka398q9qnwsjtmul4sxc3nht7qae8uvejsqm7ukh8), pois a expansão da Cardano para além do eixo EUA/Europa é fundamental para o alcance do objetivo de ser uma plataforma global de finanças e identidade. A proposta também foi muito bem redigida, delimitando os objetivos, recursos e os KPIs para avaliação. Caso não seja aprovada, sugerimos ao grupo proponente entrar em contato com o GMC do Intersect para explorar oportunidades de consolidação e integração ao plano de marketing unificado para 2026.
[English]
We chose to vote "YES" on this governance action (gov_action13836fuy3yttxn4hkeqka398q9qnwsjtmul4sxc3nht7qae8uvejsqm7ukh8), because Cardano's expansion beyond the US/Europe axis is essential to achieving the goal of becoming a global platform for finance and identity. The proposal was also very well written, clearly defining objectives, resources, and KPIs for evaluation. If not approved, we suggest that the proposing group contact the Intersect GMC to explore opportunities for consolidation and integration into the unified marketing plan for 2026.Earlier votes
No9mo agoSuperseded
[Portuguese]
Optamos por votar "SIM" nesta ação de governança (gov_action13836fuy3yttxn4hkeqka398q9qnwsjtmul4sxc3nht7qae8uvejsqm7ukh8), pois a expansão da Cardano para além do eixo EUA/Europa é fundamental para o alcance do objetivo de ser uma plataforma global de finanças e identidade. A proposta também foi muito bem redigida, delimitando os objetivos, recursos e os KPIs para avaliação. Caso não seja aprovada, sugerimos ao grupo proponente entrar em contato com o GMC do Intersect para explorar oportunidades de consolidação e integração ao plano de marketing unificado para 2026.
[English]
We chose to vote "YES" on this governance action (gov_action13836fuy3yttxn4hkeqka398q9qnwsjtmul4sxc3nht7qae8uvejsqm7ukh8), because Cardano's expansion beyond the US/Europe axis is essential to achieving the goal of becoming a global platform for finance and identity. The proposal was also very well written, clearly defining objectives, resources, and KPIs for evaluation. If not approved, we suggest that the proposing group contact the Intersect GMC to explore opportunities for consolidation and integration into the unified marketing plan for 2026. - No4M ₳No rationale
- No3.8M ₳Rationale
The Cardano in Oceania governance proposal merits serious consideration and clearly would provide value. However, it aligns closely with many very similar Catalyst proposals in form, scope, and scale. Evaluating similar proposals concurrently allows for direct comparison, better prioritization, and more efficient use of funds. Letting each proposal go through its own direct vote weakens the cumulative knowledge and institutional continuity within the Catalyst framework, and will overload the direct voting process.
Because this proposal lies squarely in the domain that Catalyst was created for, I can not approve it directly as an end-run around that system and its checks and balances where it properly belongs.
- No3.8M ₳Rationale
As a DRep, I focus on core engineering first. I don’t support using treasury capital for events, marketing, or exchange listings.
Strength and honor.
- YesChanged3.1M ₳Rationale
After reviewing this proposal in detail, I believe it is a worthwhile endeavor. The team involved has established trust, and has the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve success.
If this proposal does not succeed, I recommend taking further time to popularize it on social media and resubmit after more attention has been drawn.
Good luck team!
Earlier votes
Abstain10mo agoSuperseded
As I have not yet had time to review this proposal, I have submitted a vote of Abstain for now.
- No3M ₳Rationale
I believe the potential impact of this proposal isn't sufficiently explained or clear to justify the amount of money they're requesting, which is why I'm voting negative.
Note: I won't change my mind, so please don't send me a private message. If you see this message, if I haven't left this note, a change of mind is possible, but not this time. Better luck next time.
- Yes2.8M ₳No rationale
- No2.8M ₳No rationale
- No2.6M ₳No rationale
- Yes2.6M ₳Rationale
賛成票。 本提案を地域DAO戦略のテンプレートとして支持します。規模は中規模で実証に適しており、モデル検証にふさわしいバランスの取れたパイロットです。オセアニアでの成功は、地域コミュニティ主導のモデルが世界各地に拡張し、カルダノが多様で分散したローカルエコシステムを通じて成長する未来を示すものです。
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Yes. I support this proposal as a template for regional DAO strategies. At a moderate, practical scale, it offers a balanced pilot for proving the model. Success in Oceania can demonstrate how community-led initiatives scale globally, enabling Cardano to grow through diverse, decentralized local ecosystems.
- Abstain2.5M ₳No rationale
- No2.5M ₳Rationale
I don't want to pick favorites. We are well beyond where I was comfortable with annual spend so I think try again next year and find a way to blend efforts across more regions so it feels fair.
- No2.3M ₳No rationale
- Abstain2.3M ₳No rationale
- No2.3M ₳No rationale
- Yes2.1M ₳No rationale
- No2.1M ₳No rationale
- No2.1M ₳Rationale
Vote: NO — Cardano in Oceania: A community-led strategic plan for investing in growth
While I support the spirit of this initiative, I cannot back it in its current form.
My reasons:
The proposal leaves too many unanswered questions:
• Which countries/cities will actually be covered?
• Who is the BD Lead, and what’s the hiring/timeline?
• Where are the early partner LOIs/MOUs to prove traction?
• Who is delivering the hackathon (director, venue, mentors, post-event support)?
• What are the Pacific Island partnerships & multilingual education plans?
• Who is the independent auditor?
• How will the ₳100k Ikigai reimbursement be managed without crowding out program delivery?These gaps make it hard to judge ROI and accountability, despite the proposal being constitutionally compliant.
Conclusion:
I respect the proposers and the intent, but until there is a clearer definition of scope, partners, and deliverables, I cannot vote to allocate ₳778k.For 2026, I’d welcome a revised submission with stronger BD leadership, defined regional coverage, and proven early traction.
- Abstain2M ₳No rationale
- No1.9M ₳No rationale
- No1.8M ₳No rationale
- Yes1.8M ₳Rationale
I am voting Yes on this proposal because I see strong potential in Oceania as a testbed for Cardano adoption. The region combines diverse economies, cultures, and industries, and has historically been used as a proving ground for new technologies. The team has put forward a structured plan that invests in people, projects, and outreach, and the funding ask is reasonable given the scope and ambition. I believe this initiative can demonstrate how decentralised, community-led growth models work in practice and create a repeatable template for other regions.
That said, given that this Info Action appears unlikely to pass at this stage, it may be best for the team to pursue Catalyst funding in the short term. This would allow them to deliver visible, high-impact results, build measurable traction, and strengthen confidence before seeking a treasury withdrawal. Nonetheless, I support this initiative because at this stage in Cardano’s growth we need more pathways for real-world adoption. Cardano is already a technical achievement, but without tangible use cases and compelling success stories, adoption risks falling behind other chains. Oceania is well-positioned to help close that gap, and this proposal is a step in the right direction.
- No1.7M ₳No rationale
- No1.7M ₳No rationale
- No1.7M ₳No rationale
- Yes1.6M ₳No rationale
- No1.6M ₳Rationale
This proposal is more appropriate for Catalyst.
- No1.5M ₳Rationale
Again another funding proposition related to Marketing. It is moment to fund new projects or developments, not marketing
- Yes1.4M ₳No rationale
- Yes1.3M ₳No rationale
- No1.2M ₳Rationale
I’m voting NO. Regional adoption and marketing programs are better piloted via Project Catalyst and local co-funding, not the main Treasury. The plan concentrates spend on soft outputs (events, promotion, meetups) with weak guarantees they convert into durable, on-chain usage. It also introduces an external administrator layer and prioritizes one geography with funds that should build global, reusable public goods (dev tooling, infra, wallets, standards).
- Abstain1.2M ₳No rationale
- No1.1M ₳No rationale
- No1.1M ₳Rationale
The proposition has strategic merit and could become an excellent regional program, but in its current form it asks the treasury to perform a leap of faith. That is not how responsible custodians should operate when approving 778k ADA.
Strategic intent is strong, but the submission is high on narrative and light on the essential governance requirements we need to prudently release treasury funds. For 778k ADA I've to see granular deliverables and evidence that identical or similar work is not already budgeted elsewhere (regional DRep activity, existing ecosystem funds, IOHK/EMURGO/CF initiatives, SPOs, local community grants). The proposal claims alignment but does not map overlap or show coordination agreements. Without that mapping we risk fragmented effort and wasted spend.
I will not approve budgets that prioritize more parties, more hackathons, or influencer blitzes without iron-clad, measurable pathways to paying users and lasting references. If a proposal cannot demonstrate that each ADA spent produces traceable, market-validated outcomes, then it is ineffective and cannot be justified from the treasury.
If you want my support for region programs, bring measurable pilots, customer-signed MOUs, staged funding, and a plan to convert outcomes into repeatable word-of-mouth referrals. That is how Cardano convinces institutions — not with another party event.
- Yes971.5K ₳No rationale
- No964.1K ₳No rationale
- No931.8K ₳No rationale
- No861.5K ₳No rationale
- Yes825.2K ₳Rationale
The team is highly capable and experienced, the pilot development for a business development framework could be benefitial not only in direct results of increased transaction volume originated in the region but in other regions adopting the framework for local implementations.
The asked cost is low for the potential benefit. - No798.4K ₳Rationale
Not critical enough or shows promise of high ROI for the trasury
- No794.5K ₳Rationale
We just went through a budget proposal / community vote / treasury withdrawal cycle, and I didn't see this one competing with those proposals. It should. Outside of that, go to Catalyst for funding.
- Abstain763.4K ₳No rationale
- No759K ₳No rationale
- No731.5K ₳No rationale
- Abstain717.5K ₳No rationale
- NoRevoted705.1K ₳History
Earlier votes
No10mo agoSuperseded