Cardano Foundation Joins Intersect to Advance Community Governance in Blockchain

Zug, Switzerland, 19 September 2024 — Today, the Cardano Foundation, an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization, announced it is joining Intersect, a member-based organization supporting Cardano's distributed governance. Intersect is at the core of aligning community members to build and sustain the blockchain network through committees, working groups, and events. This strategic move underscores the Foundation's dedication to advancing Cardano as a public digital infrastructure and fostering community-driven governance within the blockchain ecosystem.

As Cardano enters its Voltaire era, characterized by full community governance, the Foundation's participation in Intersect will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the network. 

“Joining Intersect marks a significant milestone in our commitment to Cardano's decentralized future,” said Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation. “As an independent organization dedicated to advancing Cardano as a utility for financial and social systems, we recognize the importance of community-driven governance. Through our membership in Intersect, we aim to contribute our expertise and resources to strengthen Cardano's operational resilience and drive diverse use cases on the blockchain.”

“The Cardano Foundation's extensive experience in developing infrastructure tooling and promoting sound governance aligns perfectly with our mission, and we’re delighted the Foundation has joined us,” said Jack Briggs, Director of Ecosystem at Intersect. “The Foundation's involvement will undoubtedly enrich our community discussions and contribute valuable insights as we collectively work towards shaping Cardano's constitutional framework and governance structures.”

As the Cardano Foundation approaches its annual Cardano Summit in Dubai next month, it looks forward to welcoming members of the Intersect organization. The Cardano Foundation's active participation in the Cardano Constitutional Convention (December 2024) will be instrumental in ensuring that Cardano's governance model reflects the diverse needs and aspirations of its global community.