Defining the Cardano Vision and Roadmap for 2025 and beyond
234 DReps voted · 54 with a rationale · 9 changed their vote
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Krypto Labs the DRep for the Nordic community, we support voting yes on the Cardano Vision Roadmap 2025, as it aligns with our needs and enhances the blockchain’s future.
Krypto Labs has engaged our community via YouTube and Facebook, explaining the roadmap transparently. We’ve also joined roadmap presentations, asking questions to clarify details. Community feedback highlights enthusiasm for faster transactions, Bitcoin integration, and new dApps—goals the roadmap directly targets, solidifying our yes vote.
The roadmap boosts Layer 1 scalability with the Leios protocol and codebase optimization, promising quicker, cheaper transactions. This is vital for handling growing demand, ensuring Cardano remains efficient for users in payments and smart contracts. Interoperability is another focus, integrating Bitcoin via zero-knowledge proofs and Babel Fees. This could bring Bitcoin’s liquidity into Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem, offering users more yield and utility while attracting new participants.
Concerns about complexity—like implementing Leios or tweaking SPO incentives—are real but manageable. Cardano’s methodical, research-backed approach, paired with phased execution and governance input, reduces risks and keeps the community involved. This balance of ambition and practicality underpins its likely success.
Voting yes supports a scalable, interoperable, and innovative Cardano, matching our community’s vision. It’s a strategic move to ensure the platform thrives, benefiting the Nordic region with a robust ecosystem. Through our engagement, I’ve seen the excitement for these changes. We are confident this roadmap will drive Cardano forward. - Yes383K ₳Rationale
Yes, but team should add more detail timeline, expected results, and how to measure successful of the key tasks in this roadmap
- No381.1K ₳Rationale
I'm voting 'No' on 'Defining the Cardano Vision and Roadmap for 2025 and beyond' for several reasons. 1. Formal: The Info action references a mutable document that may change at any time. This is not how on-chain voting should work. 2. Method: The action states that it wants to gather feedback by iterating during the lifetime of the action. This didn't happen and it also seems like a rather chaotic plan. 3. Content: It is unclear to me if a Yes would mean that everything on the roadmap and nothing that is not on the roadmap will be done. That would be too strict for my taste. I think some of the things on it are not that interesting and some are missing. But just a 'more or less okay' would not need a governance action. Hence: No.
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In my view, the 2025 Vision & Roadmap for Cardano is a well-rounded strategy that balances immediate improvements & long-term development goals.
Key areas like scalability improvements, the modular design, and functionalities informed my yes vote rationale balance, detailed below:Points in Favour
Scalability Focus:
I appreciate that the roadmap has an emphasis on scaling solutions for both Layer 1 and Layer 2. In my view, this approach is good for handling increased demand and supporting real-world applications.
Modularity, Flexibility:
The modular design is a positive for me because it supports future integrations (like ZK proofs for Bitcoin DeFi, enhanced privacy features) and a range of use cases - important for maintaining a competitive edge.
Community and Governance Alignment:
The roadmap was developed through consultations with stakeholders and includes mechanisms for ongoing feedback from DReps. This transparency and community involvement ensure a collective voice gets heard and that development stays aligned with the Constitution.Strategic Budget Alignment:
In my view, supporting this document helps ensure resources be directed towards initiatives with high impact, so supports efficient and effective development.Considerations for Improvement
Clarity in Timelines and Deliverables:
Some initiatives could benefit from clearer, more tangible milestones. Breaking down the phases could improve transparency and set clearer expectations.Ambition v Focus:
The roadmap proposes a wide range of scalability initiatives, & I do have some concerns about spreading resources thinly or, intentions versus reality. Focusing on a couple of key priorities now might enable more immediate and less vague or perceived benefits, while planning for additional functionalities later.Cost and Delivery Estimates:
Including more detailed approximations regarding timelines and costs would provide a better picture of the required resource commitment. I understand these details may evolve, but a rough estimate would certainly add to the document's clarity and community confidence.Conclusion
Overall, I believe that despite some areas where additional specificity would be beneficial, the roadmap is a robust and inclusive plan for advancing Cardano’s ecosystem. Its focus on scalability, modular design, and community-driven governance aligns well with the vision for Cardano’s long-term success. For these reasons, I support a yes vote. - No298.9K ₳Rationale
Suggested Additions To The 2025 Roadmap
March 4, 2025
The relevant info action (gov_action12meeq4r43udremwpm6fzt4nt7fctvt0ah7798x036m2r4nhlccmqqhmr9wx) requests that dReps provide feedback with their vote and consider voting repeatedly after revisions.
During the lifetime of the governance action, the Product Committee will iterate upon the roadmap based upon DRep feedback, adjusting the referenced roadmap. DReps are encouraged to attach metadata to their votes, providing rationale; these rationales will be reviewed by the Product Committee. A yes vote for this action signals support for the proposed roadmap. A no vote on this action signals a lack of support for the roadmap. An abstain vote means signals neither in favor nor against. While the referenced roadmap develops, DReps should consider submitting multiple votes to signal approval across versions.With this in mind I am tentatively voting against this roadmap and offering three suggestions for what I believe should be prioritized in addition to what has already been outlined.
- Post Quantum R&D
- Ouroborus Genesis
- Ouroborus Chronos
Post Quantum R&D
Quantum computers are coming sooner than anticipated and the first practical application will be breaking the elliptic curve cryptography Cardano depends on. We need a plan beyond mere disaster recovery. I suggest we start by drafting an inventory of everything that needs to be upgraded, funding the development of competing solutions (hash-based and lattice-based), and hiring cryptographers to design domain specific signature schemes for use in blockchain.
Post Quantum Cardano By Charles Hoskinson
Ouroborus Genesis
The ability to bootstrap from Genesis has the potential to differentiate Cardano from other proof-of-stake networks and eliminate all lingering dependency on centralized actors. From what I understand, work on Genesis is nearly complete, making this an easy win.
Ouroborus Chronos
When paired with Genesis, Chronos will provide feature parity with proof-of-work blockchains. Implementing Chronos before Leios and multiple node implementations would be prudent. I fear Chronos is not sufficiently discussed and may otherwise never be implemented.
Conclusion
Including Post Quantum R&D would be enough to make me change my vote to YES. However I would very much like to see Genesis and Chronos included as I believe they complete a significant goal of the Cardano project which is to prove that proof-of-stake can be just as secure as proof-of-work. This would not only help by improving Cardano's security but would have the added benefit of differentiating Cardano in an increasingly competitive blockchain industry.
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In my opinion, research and development are paramount as we move forward. The product committee's 2025 roadmap proposal clearly articulates the necessary foundational upgrades and expansions required to remain at the forefront of blockchain innovation. I believe this is a well-thought-out and comprehensive proposal for the upcoming year, and have initially voted yes. I will continue to monitor changes to the roadmap until voting closes on March 30 but baring any substantial contradictory additions, my initial vote will stand.
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I absolutely agree with this community driven technical roadmap. I feel this sets the community off on the right foot for our next development steps.
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Good Roadmap.
The points in the roadmap do not include specific time-frames or deadlines, but I assume this was intended and it is fine without. Who is responsible for ensuring that each task is worked on?
I think the roadmap versions should be on IPFS, because I think this current roadmap on the website can just be changed because only the link to the website is in the hash of this proposal, but I might be wrong about that.
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After reviewing the proposed info action roadmap, I have decided to vote Yes. To me, the most crucial aspect of a document like this is its overall direction. While an info action isn’t strictly enforceable, its general direction carries significant weight from a governance perspective, and I’m pleased with the trajectory this document lays out.
The roadmap’s primary focus on core infrastructure is spot-on. To keep Cardano at the forefront of the blockchain space, we must prioritize scalability and interoperability. I’m encouraged to see key infrastructure projects like Leios, Mithril, Hydra, Midgard, and Peras highlighted, alongside a clear direction for other improvements to the chain’s foundation.
Another positive is the commitment to updating priorities based on community feedback, which is emphasized right at the start. This roadmap is designed as a short-term guide, and priorities will naturally shift as the community evolves. Acknowledging this shows that the authors understand the importance of adaptability and are dedicated to staying aligned with community needs.
I’m also happy to see SPO rewards included as a focus area. The community has long recognized the need for updates here, and prioritizing this in the roadmap is a meaningful step forward.
My only reservation is that governance isn’t highlighted as a near-term focus. I believe getting governance right is vital for Cardano’s long-term health, and I would have liked to see it addressed more prominently. That said, this omission isn’t enough to sway my vote. The roadmap remains well-oriented and forward-thinking overall. - Yes108.1K ₳No rationale
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As a DRep, I vote YES for this GA, and my rationale is as follows:
- Strategic Direction and Long-Term Vision:
The 2025 and Beyond Roadmap lays a robust foundation for Cardano's future, focusing on key elements like scalability, modularity, interoperability, and governance improvements.
It aligns with Cardano's long-term mission of financial inclusion, decentralization, and technological excellence.- Focus on Scalability:
Prioritizes Layer 1 and Layer 2 scaling solutions (Ouroboros Leios, Hydra, Midgard) to support mass adoption.
A multi-faceted approach to ensure Cardano remains at the forefront of blockchain technology.- Enhancing Modularity and Network Resilience:
Modular design improves upgradeability, enhances decentralization, and strengthens security.
Reduces reliance on a single entity through multiple client implementations.- Expanding the Ecosystem and Real-World Applications:
Integrates programmable assets, stablecoins (USDC, USDT), and zero-knowledge proofs to expand DeFi capabilities and real-world applications.
Strengthens interoperability with other blockchains (Bitcoin).
Soul-bound tokens for verification and identity applications.- Improving Governance and Economics:
Addresses issues related to staking rewards (min-margin parameter, pledge-benefit curve modifications) and governance efficiency.
Ensures the community has an active role in decision-making.
The development roadmap is updated based on community feedback.
Aims for efficient and transparent budget allocation.- Strengthening Cardano's Competitive Position:
Invests in research and development to ensure security and interoperability.
Balances infrastructure development with user experience improvement.
Ensures continuous innovation and development to maintain a leading position.- Transparency and Community Participation:
The roadmap is built through consultation with stakeholders and includes feedback mechanisms from DReps.
Ensures that collective voices are heard and that development aligns with the Constitution. - Yes69.4K ₳No rationale
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fine
good roadmap
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This is definitely a yes for me, that the Cardano community usually don't have a transparent roadmap. Usually at the Cardano Summit at Q4 of the previous year, which spent most of the time on the rewards and recognition instead of focus on the agenda for next year.
This together with the clear roadmap and prioriites
https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-foundation-sebastian-cardanos-roadmap-a-tier-list-summary/144669 thank to good developers from Cardano Product Committee of Intersect
(i.e such as KtorZ - Techincal Director CF and Sebastian - ex IOG CTO and Giorgio Zinetti CTO from CF)
This is for me is the Cardano Constitution in pratical with clarity and the Cardano Roadmap in Action with Priority
Needs to be repeated every year not just 2025. Onwards with clarity in priorities - Yes45.2K ₳No rationale