Withdraw ₳220,914 for Dolos: Sustaining a Lightweight Cardano Data Node
177 DReps voted · 57 with a rationale · 1 changed their vote · 2 re-voted unchanged
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Changed votes: 1 to yes, together voting with 9.4M ₳ of voting power.
- No1.1M ₳Rationale
I am voting No. This proposal adds to an already fragmented landscape of node implementations without clearly articulating how it uniquely serves the ecosystem. Developers already face confusion about which node to use, and introducing another specialized option risks further fragmentation. The narrow scope and lack of clear differentiation do not justify the ₳220k ask, especially when this kind of focused development would be more appropriately funded through Project Catalyst. The Treasury should prioritize high-impact, scalable infrastructure with clear ecosystem alignment—this proposal does not meet that bar.
- No1.1M ₳Rationale
Dolos aims to provide a lightweight Cardano data node optimized for dApps, but the proposal lacks clear differentiation from existing solutions and fails to justify the ₳220k budget given its narrow scope. Without evidence of unique strategic value or critical ecosystem need, funding this risks duplicating efforts and misallocating treasury resources. Governance processes are sound, but substance is lacking.
For these reasons, I vote NO! Cardano’s treasury should focus on higher-impact, scalable solutions aligned with our long-term vision.
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- Yes663.8K ₳Rationale
We, The Dutch Drep, vote Yes on this withdrawal governance action for OSC Budget Proposal - Paid Open Source Model, administered by Intersect. Our affirmative vote is based on the critical importance of supporting open source delivery, the delivery by a community elected trusted committee, open source incentives schemes deserving the benefit of the doubt to support development of such incentive schemes. These were factors in our decision to support this proposal.
- Yes657.3K ₳No rationale
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- Yes604.7K ₳Rationale
I have voted in favor of this action to demonstrates my intention to execute without delays and move the treasury expenditure process forward. I also want to note that I will not seriously consider individual requests from the treasury for less that 1,500,000 ADA moving forward. I reserve the right this round because I feel the process was not properly explained to proposers and DRep and it would be unfair to implement this personal guardrail at this time. Requests below that threshold are better suited for Catalyst funding or bundled together in MBO, DAO, or conglomerate entities. TWA (Treasury Withdrawal Actions) need be comprehensive and not ad hoc as that makes oversight more costly and inefficient.
A budget and all included line items has already been approved, and now is the time to disperse funding and enable further development of the Cardano network. The proposal was selected through a well-defined process, and I will fully support it out of respect for the will of the broader Cardano community and a belief in respecting the consensus we achieved together under the Intersect-administered budget process. The process reflects a coordinated, strategic approach to funding Cardano’s ecosystem-critical infrastructure. The community has thoroughly reviewed the proposal. I was actively involved in the entire process and the proposal presented represents development that provides a tangible benefit to our ecosystem. It would be a mistake to underfund our ecosystem’s development when we can sustainably provide the required funding with our available treasury reserves.
Furthermore there are exceptional oversight mechanisms in place to ensure a minimum amount of wast, fraud, and abuse of treasury expenditures, such as Intersect’s smart contract framework (audited by TxPipe and MLabs), Multi-party oversight (including Cardano Foundation, Sundae Labs, NMKR, etc.), A clear milestone-driven disbursement model, and full transparency via TRSC/PSSC dashboards.
These governance and assurance systems meet the constitutional standards for accountability and risk management and provide confidence in efficiency and execution. - Yes591.1K ₳No rationale
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- Yes573.2K ₳Rationale
Access to reliable, low-latency blockchain data is critical for the success of decentralized applications in Cardano. Dolos fills a key infrastructure gap by offering a lightweight, resource-efficient Cardano data node purpose-built for developers who need to query the ledger without running full-node infrastructure. By reducing cost and complexity, Dolos democratizes backend access for small teams and experimental projects — helping dApps scale without overloading core network resources.
The proposal shows strong technical maturity and ecosystem alignment. Dolos is already open-source, actively maintained, and used in production by projects that value both speed and data integrity. With hundreds of commits and a growing contributor base, it represents a high-leverage, low-cost investment. Continued funding ensures it remains compatible with future protocol changes, and supports the ecosystem's push toward modular, decentralized infrastructure. I vote YES to support the continued evolution of this essential tool for dApp developers in the Cardano ecosystem.
- No503.6K ₳Rationale
TxPipe builds quality tools, but we already have a confusing array of node options. Developers regularly ask "which node should I use for what?" Adding another specialized implementation doesn't help that confusion, it makes it worse.
Focus on making the existing tools better and more accessible instead of proliferating options. - Yes479.2K ₳No rationale
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- Yes356.1K ₳Rationale
This vote aligns with my Ekklesia votes, where I voted yes to the highest priority budget line items that fit within my preferred 200m ADA budget, abstained from voting on any line items that I may have had personal interests in, and voted no to everything else.
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- Yes318.1K ₳Rationale
Krypto Labs have taken part in the budget debates and agree with proposer that this is something the Cardano blockchain ecosystem need.
I started with making a rationale and arguement for each proposal, but to save time i need to do bulk voting to speed this prosess up. - Yes314.4K ₳Rationale
In alignment with my voting on the 2025 Cardano Budget Reconciliation process through Ekklesia platform, I support this withdrawal and therefore vote YES.
In alignment with my voting on the 2025 Cardano Budget Reconciliation process through Ekklesia platform, I support this withdrawal and therefore vote YES.
- Yes313.8K ₳Rationale
I’m voting YES to fund Dolos. This lightweight data node is important infrastructure for dApps, providing efficient access to Cardano ledger data with minimal resource requirements.
Supporting this proposal aligns with my DRep principles of sustaining essential tooling, enabling long-term ecosystem growth, and ensuring developers have reliable, optimized infrastructure to build scalable applications on Cardano.
- Yes297K ₳Rationale
I'm defaulting to voting yes because there is some degree of consensus already achieved on each of these. So unless I have a significant issue with one of these proposals I will be voting yes on it.
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I vote YES on the Dolos Treasury Withdrawal proposal.
Dolos fulfills a critical need by providing efficient, lightweight ledger data access essential for Cardano dApps’ scalability and ecosystem usability. TxPipe has a robust track record with open governance, transparent milestone reporting, and community contributions. The proposal complies with all constitutional guardrails regarding budget size, administration, and transparency, with multi-sig oversight and public audits. The requested funding aligns with deliverables and supports Cardano’s long-term developer infrastructure. This investment is both prudent and strategically aligned with Cardano’s growth objectives.
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- Yes161K ₳Rationale
I am voting yes on all 39 Intersect Governance actions. The community has thoroughly reviewed the many proposals presented in the Intersect Budget Process for the 2025 budget. I was deeply involved in the entire process as an SME for the Budget Committee, and then as the Secretary for the Budget Committee.
The proposals presented represent an incredible amount of development for our ecosystem for the next year. The teams all received at least 50% on Ekklesia polling. The teams will face milestones in order to continue to receive funding. If a team fails to deliver, the process will stop them from enriching themselves without returning value.
If anything, we are spending too little on our community. We need to spend more to further develop our governance and our organized events. This is a liquid democracy. If you believe that all of these proposals deserve a chance to deliver, you can shift your delegation to my DRep ID.
- Yes157.8K ₳No rationale
- Yes149.8K ₳Rationale
I vote in favor of the Dolos proposal, despite viewing it as a niche use case, as it addresses a critical need for lightweight ledger access among Cardano dApp developers. While its specialized focus on efficient data queries may not benefit all projects, Dolos’s open-source model and growing adoption (366 commits, 21 contributors) align with Cardano’s push for developer accessibility and scalability. TxPipe’s proven track record and the modest funding request for 0.625 FTE roles mitigate concerns about its narrow scope. Supporting Dolos ensures a robust tool for dApps, but clearer adoption metrics would strengthen its case for broader ecosystem impact.
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