It's a very young organization with the mission of empowering developers to build applications on top of the Cardano ecosystem. It started as an idea by Santiago Carmuega, Federico Weill and Alejandro Drabenche and hopes, in time, to become a larger DAO composed of developers building for developers.



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Looking back at 2023, it’s been a pivotal year for us at Foreon Network. In the wake of an impending bear market, we remained undeterred, focusing on our daunting journey of building the first decentralized prediction market on Cardano.The year 2023 was about deep dedication and resilience, we announced Foreon Network to the world via a post on our <a href="https://foreonnetwork.medium.com/foreon-an-nft-powered-decentralized-prediction-protocol-on-cardano-ed10833a1538">medium blog</a>,We initially opted to write the smart contracts in Haskell, after which we had to pivot and decided to build with Aiken.<img class="image_resized" style="width:680px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*PNSlLsmQ0dolK9i4NaWkAw.jpeg" alt="" loading="lazy">Foreon Network’s haskell codebaseWe were one of the first Cardano projects to build using the new <a href="https://aiken-lang.org/">Aiken</a> language on Cardano, with help from the good guys at <a href="https://txpipe.io/">Txpipe</a>, we poured our energy into actualizing our vision: building something much better than Polymarket, but on Cardano.We concluded the NFT Bonds Offering, selling out 100 NFTs and giving us the much needed funding to bring our idea to life.You can find the Foreon NFTs on <a href="https://www.jpg.store/collection/foreonnfts?tab=items">Jpg.store</a>(Each NFT is eligible to claim 12,500 FRN tokens when claiming opens.)We had some challenges on the way but journey isn’t just about overcoming challenges, but also about seizing the opportunity to innovate and grow.We’ve seen remarkable results that we’re incredibly proud of. Here’s a snapshot of the key milestones and achievements Foreon Network has realized in the past year:Talk is cheap, Let’s show the data2023 was about laying a strong foundation building the Foreon Network protocol while at the same time growing our community.Here’s a closer look at our key statistics and achievements:Development Progress<ul><li>Foreon Network Smart Contract Completed (Written Purely In Aiken)</li><li>Smart Contract Integrated With The Frontend (Couple Of Bugs To Fix)</li><li>Launched The Initial Closed Beta Of Foreon Network</li><li>Over 5 Markets Created Already on Our Beta Testnet</li></ul><img class="image_resized" style="width:680px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*suWPiI3HGKtrRJO6Me3tTQ.jpeg" alt="" loading="lazy">Foreon Network testnetForeon Network Socials<ul><li>Foreon Network Twitter: 3363 followers</li><li>Foreon Network Discord: 769 community members</li><li>Foreon Network Telegram: 322 members</li></ul>Foreon Network Pioneering An Era On Decentralized Prediction Markets On CardanoForeon Network is an innovative decentralized platform for predictions, which enables users to leverage their Foreon NFT Chip to open markets and make predictions on forthcoming events using ADA.By utilizing Cardano smart contracts, the platform guarantees a seamless, transparent, and trustless system for predictions and settlements, all without requiring intermediaries.This groundbreaking approach has many use cases and applications In the real world. Foreon Network is not just a technological advancement; it’s a movement towards a more equitable and transparent prediction market.In 2023, we saw an explosion in new projects launching on Cardano. Projects like Foreon Network, Snek, CardanoGPT, Dexhunter are one of the numerous projects that we saw build and launch on Cardano the past year.In March, we introduced Foreon Network through a <a href="https://foreonnetwork.medium.com/foreon-an-nft-powered-decentralized-prediction-protocol-on-cardano-ed10833a1538">medium post</a>.April marked an important point in the project as we launched the Foreon network website and also kicked off the development of Foreon Network. We also had our first twitter AMA with <a href="https://foreonnetwork.medium.com/foreon-network-ama-with-cardano-daily-9c49bbcc57e8">CardanoDaily</a> in April.May was a very busy month for Foreon Network as we Introduced the Team, kicked off the ambassadorship program, had more twitter spaces, introduced the $FRN utility token and als<a href="https://foreonnetwork.medium.com/foreon-network-introduces-an-exciting-non-fungible-bond-offering-partnering-with-nmkr-io-e19f2ce06704">o Partnered with NMKR to launch our first NFT bonds offering</a>.June was a relatively quiet month as we had more twitter spaces, got featured on CardanoSpot and also expanded our core development team. In July, we sold out the 100 Foreon NFTs which is a further testament of the community support and we also partnered with <a href="https://foreonnetwork.medium.com/foreon-network-forms-strategic-partnership-with-cardanogpt-701042c20ef3">CardanoGPT</a> to build and deploy the first AI Telegram Moderation Bot.We launched the ISPO in August, came as second runner up in the <a href="https://www.emurgo.io/press-news/qa-with-foreon-network/">Emurgo / Dorahacks Hackathon</a>.In September, we wrapped up the development of the Foreon Network Smart contracts in Aiken.We had a relatively slow October due to some unforeseen challenges, but we were able to integrate the smart contract with the MVP prototype.November saw the launch of Version 0.1 of Foreon Network on the Cardano testnet, this is our first version, functional but maybe annoying to use, but that’s how amazing products are built as we will keep tweaking and making changes until fully perfected.<img class="image_resized" style="width:680px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*-lXcOy3zz3yjh8M4hCfAzA.jpeg" alt="" loading="lazy">Behind the scenes, we have been diligently researching on the potential use cases of prediction markets other than Predicting or some would say Gambling, this involves looking at our competitors on other Blockchains.Lastly, and most importantly, a heartfelt thank you to all our community members.Thank you for your support over the past 10 months and your belief in us fuels our journey. We are confident and committed to achieving even more in this exciting field.Looking Ahead…2024 is poised to be a remarkable year for Foreon Network, a time for us to truly flourish and make a significant impact in the predictions market.With the Crypto market becoming increasingly bullish and our unwavering focus on building, we are at a pivotal point in our journey.We are currently rounding off and poised to deploy the ISPO dashboard for delegators in our Foreon Stake pool to see how much Foreon tokens they are eligible to earn after the ISPO ends.<img class="image_resized" style="width:680px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*PizuEg1YvD7U7zx7TIObTg.jpeg" alt="" loading="lazy">Foreon Network ISPO CalculatorThe Foreon NFT Dashboard is also in development where Foreon NFT holders would be able to input their asset ID and be able to see when they would be able to claim their Foreon tokens.<img class="image_resized" style="width:680px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*lTTD4wHy67-3T8ZncKOuCw.jpeg" alt="" loading="lazy">We will be releasing our updated roadmap which will have some exciting updates leading up to our token launch which will happen within Q2 2024.Cheers to a greater 2024!Warm regards,<a href="https://twitter.com/cardanomoto">Toshi</a>Foreon Network

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In a move towards mainstream blockchain adoption, Input Output Global (IOG), deployed <a href="https://marlowe.iohk.io/blog/marlowe-goes-live-be-the-first-to-explore-the-power-of-marlowes-smart-contract-toolset">Marlowe on mainnet in May 2023</a>. On July 5, 2023, IOG teams gathered in Lisbon, a prominent hub for blockchain in Europe, showcasing the commitment to advancing smart contract use cases and development goals.<h2>Unlocking new possibilities for Cardano developers</h2><a href="https://marlowe.iohk.io/">Marlowe's</a> arrival marks a significant milestone in the blockchain industry. Following a successful <a href="https://marlowe.iohk.io/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-to-marlowe-s-security-audit-outcomes-built-in-functional-restrictions-and">security audit</a> by an external firm <a href="https://www.tweag.io/">Tweag</a>, Marlowe provides users with a safe, efficient, and accessible platform for developing smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Unlike traditional development processes that require specialized programming skills, Marlowe simplifies the entire process, allowing builders to focus on workflow and business logic. &nbsp;During the live launch event in Lisbon, the team presented Marlowe's key features and benefits:<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/ffc7e0e650d4ae252d093662306f040af696b6ef-1920x1081.png?w=3840" alt="Marlowe benefits" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/ffc7e0e650d4ae252d093662306f040af696b6ef-1920x1081.png?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/ffc7e0e650d4ae252d093662306f040af696b6ef-1920x1081.png?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1920" loading="lazy"> Reusable and customizable templates: Marlowe provides developers with pre-built templates that can be customized to suit their specific requirements, saving time and effort in the development process.<ul><li>Built-in simulator: With Marlowe's built-in simulator, developers can test their contracts before deployment, ensuring they function as intended and minimizing the risk of errors.</li><li>Easy setup and example applications: Marlowe offers a user-friendly interface and comes with example contracts that serve as practical guides for developers, enabling them to get started quickly on their projects.</li><li>Powerful APIs: Marlowe APIs enhance the functionality and flexibility of smart contracts, enabling developers to build complex applications with ease.</li></ul><a href="https://marlowe.iohk.io/blog/marlowe-launch-party-celebrating-the-future-of-smart-contracts#collaboration-with-txpipe-and-demeter-run">#</a><h2>Collaboration with TxPipe and Demeter Run</h2>IOG also announced its collaboration with <a href="https://txpipe.io/">TxPipe</a> to provide developers with seamless access to Marlowe Runtime through <a href="https://demeter.run/">Demeter Run</a>. Demeter Run, a cloud-based platform, eliminates the need for developers to set up and maintain their own infrastructure for leveraging Cardano's blockchain technology. This collaboration ensures that developers can make the most of the Cardano ecosystem without any hassle.<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/aceaa91f6e11a8ef84063c74aa53517fdef32aa0-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Santiago Carmuega TxPipe" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/aceaa91f6e11a8ef84063c74aa53517fdef32aa0-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/aceaa91f6e11a8ef84063c74aa53517fdef32aa0-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">&nbsp;<a href="https://marlowe.iohk.io/blog/marlowe-launch-party-celebrating-the-future-of-smart-contracts#realizing-the-power-of-smart-contracts-on-cardano">#</a><h2>Realizing the power of smart contracts on Cardano</h2>Marlowe's <a href="https://docs.marlowe.iohk.io/docs/developer-tools/overview">set of tools</a> includes support for JavaScript and Haskell, integration with the Blockly visual editor, and easy deployment options both on cloud services and local hosts. This variety of options for working with smart contracts empowers developers to seamlessly bring their ideas to life on Cardano.&nbsp;Omer Husain, Head of Product for Marlowe, commented:<blockquote>Launching Marlowe on mainnet took extensive work from our team and our partners, and I’m fascinated to see how the community will take it and run with it to bring their DApp ideas to life on Cardano. We have strived to make a platform that is as easy, efficient, and secure as possible, that opens the gates for developers with amazing ideas to more easily realize the potential of their innovation.</blockquote><img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/4a5d7da2305f7b5d1dc60d0d0956f56cbbfbf36b-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Omer" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/4a5d7da2305f7b5d1dc60d0d0956f56cbbfbf36b-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/4a5d7da2305f7b5d1dc60d0d0956f56cbbfbf36b-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy"> The team also presented a prototype DApp that provides an interface for deploying and running Marlowe smart contracts in a seamless way. This prototype is an example use case that shows the potential of the Marlowe suite of tools. And this is just the beginning of what developers can achieve with Marlowe.<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/a267eacc776abd2fd6c29010a2914271322ee393-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Demo" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/a267eacc776abd2fd6c29010a2914271322ee393-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/a267eacc776abd2fd6c29010a2914271322ee393-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy"> IOG actively encourages developers to delve deeper into the possibilities and explore a multitude of ideas and use cases.<a href="https://marlowe.iohk.io/blog/marlowe-launch-party-celebrating-the-future-of-smart-contracts#community">#</a><h2>Community</h2>The Marlowe launch exemplified the importance of community involvement, as different individuals and organizations came together to actively participate and share their perspectives on Marlowe and its potential use cases. Members from <a href="https://fluidtokens.com/">Fluid Tokens</a>, <a href="https://newm.io/">NEWM</a>, <a href="http://nmkr.io/">NMKR</a>, <a href="https://www.claynation.io/">CLAY NATION</a>, <a href="https://www.cosmex.io/">Cosmex</a>, <a href="https://vault3.io/">VAULT3</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LaPetiteADA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">LaPetite Ada</a>, and more joined the conversation, providing valuable insights and ideas for Marlowe adoption. Their participation highlighted the collaborative nature of the community and the eagerness to explore new possibilities ahead. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/96c8133e7ec4517d019b3f200d1ac5545b298014-1920x1081.png?w=3840" alt="Marlowe Community" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/96c8133e7ec4517d019b3f200d1ac5545b298014-1920x1081.png?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/96c8133e7ec4517d019b3f200d1ac5545b298014-1920x1081.png?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1920" loading="lazy">&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/73e7e59573ee7925971b48ceeabc039fad46281c-1440x2160.webp?w=3840" alt="LaPetiteADA and Anita" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/73e7e59573ee7925971b48ceeabc039fad46281c-1440x2160.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/73e7e59573ee7925971b48ceeabc039fad46281c-1440x2160.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/b2ea505065cd8e083719fb0c93c2f0f1448267c8-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Pablo and Denitsa" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/b2ea505065cd8e083719fb0c93c2f0f1448267c8-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/b2ea505065cd8e083719fb0c93c2f0f1448267c8-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/1ac39d7c8c5e9ca5ac160bdc93543687a0a99030-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Community" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/1ac39d7c8c5e9ca5ac160bdc93543687a0a99030-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/1ac39d7c8c5e9ca5ac160bdc93543687a0a99030-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/29c4d7619a975efb8114c81045a34d30f9927425-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Poolside" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/29c4d7619a975efb8114c81045a34d30f9927425-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/29c4d7619a975efb8114c81045a34d30f9927425-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/c9c5e293b90c368627811e04fa6562a84029ad1c-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Ben and Lena" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/c9c5e293b90c368627811e04fa6562a84029ad1c-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/c9c5e293b90c368627811e04fa6562a84029ad1c-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/399dae429d84322ea60482fea9d8d2f5a9a2827d-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Alex and Marlowe team" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/399dae429d84322ea60482fea9d8d2f5a9a2827d-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/399dae429d84322ea60482fea9d8d2f5a9a2827d-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/d4573a8669b8d5e7ab5b97cce7e3a3bf65722896-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Marlowe Team" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/d4573a8669b8d5e7ab5b97cce7e3a3bf65722896-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/d4573a8669b8d5e7ab5b97cce7e3a3bf65722896-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">Additionally, <a href="https://linktr.ee/nesso.xyz">Francesco Corvi's</a> magic turned live-coded Haskell into music, bringing a unique perspective to the event.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/250688f081a346efe9933880d3947f4f4a1d060f-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Haskell code generated music" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/250688f081a346efe9933880d3947f4f4a1d060f-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/250688f081a346efe9933880d3947f4f4a1d060f-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">To add an extra touch of creativity and excitement, a creative coder and mixed media artist, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/enrique.ag0/#">Enrique AG</a> created a game in which users could manipulate the club's music parameters with every Marlowe smart contract transaction on the Cardano testnet. On top of that, he played with the Marlowe logo by creating a visualization of transaction data in the form of a light sculpture.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/d254313b3696d50c60b74c6c3d9274bf688a6c35-1440x2160.webp?w=3840" alt="Marlowe logo sculpture" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/d254313b3696d50c60b74c6c3d9274bf688a6c35-1440x2160.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/d254313b3696d50c60b74c6c3d9274bf688a6c35-1440x2160.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/062608e77d72f8252f8de839aaea4b25602daaaf-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Marlowe logo sculpture" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/062608e77d72f8252f8de839aaea4b25602daaaf-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/062608e77d72f8252f8de839aaea4b25602daaaf-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">The launch showed how crucial it is for the community to be engaged. The combination of technology and art perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the Marlowe community, where collaboration, exploration, and celebration intertwine to foster a supportive and dynamic ecosystem.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/55da58c29cb21d2912ade6a5b30ac2e45a2562c0-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Enrique and Anthony" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/55da58c29cb21d2912ade6a5b30ac2e45a2562c0-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/55da58c29cb21d2912ade6a5b30ac2e45a2562c0-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy">&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:auto;" src="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/8cbf9692ba2f8a20542ae76b83e34eab8c1ed153-1440x960.webp?w=3840" alt="Poolside" srcset="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/8cbf9692ba2f8a20542ae76b83e34eab8c1ed153-1440x960.webp?w=1920 1x, https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cogl778i/production/8cbf9692ba2f8a20542ae76b83e34eab8c1ed153-1440x960.webp?w=3840 2x" sizes="100vw" width="1440" loading="lazy"><a href="https://marlowe.iohk.io/blog/marlowe-launch-party-celebrating-the-future-of-smart-contracts#get-involved">#</a><h2>Get involved!</h2>The Marlowe launch marked a major advance in simplifying smart contract development on Cardano.&nbsp;Stay tuned! Make sure to join the <a href="https://discord.com/channels/826816523368005654/936295815926927390">Discord technical channel</a>, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/marlowe_io">Marlowe on Twitter</a>, and see <a href="https://github.com/input-output-hk/marlowe-cardano">GitHub</a> repositories. Finally, don’t forget about <a href="https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update">weekly development updates</a>, where IOG teams share more about their weekly progress. For more details, see the <a href="https://marlowe.iohk.io/">Marlowe website</a> and <a href="https://docs.marlowe.iohk.io/docs/introduction">documentation</a>.Olga HryniukSenior Technical Writer

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Marlowe launch party: celebrating the future of smart contracts

<img class="image_resized" style="width:680px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*rJ-mJPkAmt4_mNNIf0lKmA.png" alt="" loading="eager">As we embark on the dawn of the Web3 decentralized future, our vibrant Latam Cardano community, found ourselves as an integral part of this pioneering journey — the establishment of the world’s first Decentralized Government on a Blockchain.The road was long and arduous, filled with enlightening debates and endless learnings, but it led us to a single, critical point: the global <a href="https://github.com/JaredCorduan/CIPs/tree/voltaire-v1/CIP-1694">CIP1694</a> workshop in the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland, on July 11th and 12th. It was there where all our efforts found its peak.<img class="image_resized" style="width:680px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*cH7yK2ofkYE2YNNWB1BWeQ.jpeg" alt="" loading="lazy">July 12th 2023, Cardano CIP1694 Global Workshop at Edinburgh, ScotlandBut let’s rewind a little. Our journey started last November, in 2022, when the Voltaire era was announced in <a href="https://cardano.org/">Cardano</a>, as the era where the blockchain's evolution will become 100% decentralized, by giving the Cardano community the technical and social mechanisms to be able to implement an on and off chain Government. Later in that year, that announcement took the form of a formal proposal, the CIP1694 (CIP stands for Cardano Improvement Proposal) which is a formal document that aims to define, openly and with the community contribution, the first steps into that decentralization journey.This proposition inspired us, but we noticed an unnerving silence from Latin America into the formal discussion. Recognizing that the success of a decentralized government lies in diversity and inclusion, the <a href="https://linktr.ee/latamcardano">LATAM Cardano Community</a> created an ambitious initiative to produce the proper local spaces to drive active participation and involvement by the LATAM community into the global CIP 1694 conversation.So we initiated a series of in-person workshops across the continent, with pioneers from twelve vibrant cities in our region: from BuenosAires' bustling avenues to Mexico City's ancient charm, Caracas' tropical fervor to Bogota's highland allure, La Cumbre's tranquility and Manizales' verdant beauty to Tlaxcala's cultural heritage, Puerto Madryn's coastal charm to Santiago's historic majesty to Rio Cuarto's scenic beauty, La Plata's eclectic appeal to Sao Paulo's metropolitan dynamism.<img class="image_resized" style="width:680px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*p7yzSOX-KlHh7SOgSEfcqQ.png" alt="" loading="lazy">Our rallying call was answered with enthusiasm by more than 137 people that were part of those workshops, and by June 2023, we’d united representatives from each city in the serene surroundings of Punta del Este, Uruguay. Here, we distilled our shared knowledge, unique perspectives, and collective aspirations into a comprehensive <a href="https://latamcardano-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/hola_latamcardano_org/ESijD3iRWHRCpJpKV8oCf_4BSSR0JUjCAnlA6DfMPNF2xg?e=as3FWW">document that we shared</a> with the global community.<img class="image_resized" style="width:612px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:612/1*dAvvmHC4Ik3nt_k6oQl40w.png" alt="" loading="lazy">Fast-forward to July, our delegation of seven members found ourselves journeying to the historic city of Edinburgh in the unique landscapes of beautiful Scotland. We were invited by <a href="https://iohk.io/">IOG</a>, <a href="https://cardanofoundation.org/">Cardano Foundation</a>, and <a href="https://www.emurgo.io/">Emurgo</a> to participate in a global workshop designed to bring the insights from all the workshops held across the globe, to common ground aiming to reach a compromise for the first Minimum Viable Government. The event was attended by around 70 individuals from all continents, making it a truly global gathering of minds with a multicultural background.The grandeur of the setting was the perfect occasion for top executives from the entities driving Cardano today, to work hand in hand with the community. Between those execs that graced the event, we want to highlight <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarahaasen/">Tamara Haasen</a>, President and <a href="https://twitter.com/IOHK_Charles">Charles Hoskinson</a>, CEO both from IOG and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenkodama/">Ken Kodama</a>, CEO and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarpreetsingh2/">Amarpreet Singh</a>, COO both from Emurgo. But execs are not the only ones to highlight as there were many individuals putting an enormous passion and effort into making this workshop a success and making the atmosphere, one that's suits perfect for the challenge, the success of the gathering was mostly to the work of people, that unfortunately is impossible to mention all, but we would like to recognize some of them by their active interaction with the community <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldonhunt/">Sheldon Hunt</a> leading the community's efforts and insights, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-z-rhoden/">Joanna Rhoden</a>, putting together and amazing event, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-hemsley-433a213/">Nigel Hemsley</a>, leading the Governance initiative within IOG, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-cerny-892754193/">Nicolas Cerny</a> providing good insights from the different communities from Cardano Foundation and finally the two CIP main writers <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-benkort-47186a57/">Matthias Benkort</a> at CF and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorduan/">Jared Corduan</a> ex IOG.There were also many well known Cardano's community members from all over the world and we cannot highlight quite enough how important was to have their insights, their point of view, their arguments and well worked proposals representing amazing communities that have been around since day one, and have demonstrated humongous passion for Cardano and its future.Over the course of two days, we found ourselves engaged in rich discussions, surrounded by fellow passionate and enthusiastic innovators and thought leaders in the Blockchain and Web3 spaces. The buzz of ideas and energy was palpable. Our task was to bring forth the voice of Latin America, delivering the collective insights we’d gathered from our regional workshops, what we did over three stage appearances from our very passionate representatives.<img class="image_resized" style="width:680px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*JKuuaMk6-3SdDpHY_Dz_fg.jpeg" alt="" loading="lazy">We were able to present our idea of a Minimum Viable Constitution, that needs to be developed in parallel to the technical efforts, as it is vital to set the purpose of what we are doing, also the CIP should recognize the supremacy of the constitution over any other document preceding or following its enactment.Also got to explain our idea that taking a clear and safe position by guarding the Cardano treasury while we walk the first steps of the MVG it is of outmost importance, creating a limit on both the amount of funds per period of time as well per proposal that are allowed to be requested via a governance action. Limits that can be raised or loosen after some iterations and insights happens.Many of the concepts presented by the LATAM team were latter mentioned and highlighted by many people in the room, leaving us with the sense that we have not only been listened, but rather allowed to contribute a lot, fruit of our structured, diverse and multi cultural hard work approach.The discussion on the tables were very interesting, ranging from how to allow a voting mechanism that does not block the performance or the cost of the blockchain, towards how we can avoid bad behaviors, e.g. aimed at blocking the governance by flooding it with proposals. And how to do that without sacrificing inclusivity and diversity. There were some discussions that come to a consensus, and other that were better left for a further discussion and analysis.The road to create a powerful, safe yet flexible and inclusive governance mechanism is not one of a single workshop or debate, and as it was said during the workshop our aim shall be to land the technical mechanisms for onchain governance during 2023, to let the social and off-chain mechanisms be guided and debated in parallel towards 2024, as it is a more complex debate.The setting in Edinburgh served as a testament to the convergence of history and future, traditional and innovative, much like our mission. As we walked through the city’s cobbled streets and marveled at its ancient charm, we were reminded of the enormity of our task — to shape a decentralized future grounded in the wisdom of diverse cultures and the shared desire for inclusive progress to all the people in the world.It was a humbling and invigorating experience, and as we prepare for the next steps into this journey, we cannot help but feel immense gratitude to our sponsors, 9 companies that share our purpose and are sensitive of the need for LATAM to be present, without them this journey would've had certainly a milder impact.THANKS so much to <a href="https://www.geniusyield.co/">Genius Yield</a> and <a href="https://www.genius-x.co/">Genius X</a> our main sponsors, <a href="https://cardanofeed.com/">Cardano Feed</a> our media sponsor and all the amazing sponsors that supported us <a href="https://rootsid.com/">RootsID</a>, <a href="https://www.tokenallies.com/">Token Allies</a>, <a href="https://txpipe.io/">TXPipe</a>, <a href="https://www.mithr.io/">Token Mithrandir</a>, <a href="https://mayz.io/">Mayz Protocol</a> and <a href="https://app.realtok.io/">Realtok</a>. If you care about LATAM you should get to know these amazing projects as they offer a wide variety of incredible value to people in the region.<img class="image_resized" style="width:591px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1200/1*5pNt5FztO2jNXNCTdt3TOQ.jpeg" alt="" loading="eager"><img class="image_resized" style="width:591px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1200/1*emEjdIscpcY4aE-WlErdXg.jpeg" alt="" loading="eager"><img class="image_resized" style="width:756.484px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1600/1*LuE8rZlUUQ3vfNvkKuTa9g.jpeg" alt="" loading="eager"><img class="image_resized" style="width:425.516px;" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1200/1*Bg83vDjt_EgPnDIstsrblw.jpeg" alt="" loading="eager">Our amazing Sponsors — THANKS SO MUCHWe are part of a pioneering endeavor, with the chance to influence a shift in the way humans collaborate, inspire, and evolve. The journey continues, and we invite you to join us as we take further steps towards a more inclusive, decentralized future.To all the LATAM Community and specially to all the Workshops participants, we cannot express how relevant your daily commitment to this purpose is, how many fellow latinians will benefit from our efforts in the future, when the Cardano opportunity gets ready to reach many of them, generating the possibilities for a better future for all.THANKS THANKS THANK! ❤️Donovan Riaño (México Workshop)Jean Carlo Aguilar (Carácas Workshop)Wilmer Varón (Carácas Workshop)Ezequiel Marclé Montenegro (Río Cuarto Workshop)José Miguel De Gamboa (Bogotá Workshop)Daniel Vanegas (Bogotá Workshop)Ulises Barreiro (La Cumbre Workshop)Daniel F. Rodriguez (La Cumbre Workshop)Victor Hernández (Tlaxcala Workshop)Diego Torres Borda (Puerto Madryn Workshop)Rodrigo Oyarsun (Santiago de Chile Workshop)Sebastián Aravena (Santiago de Chile Workshop)Otávio Lima (São Paulo Workshop)Lucas Macchiavelli (Latam Cardano Community)Juanita Jaramillo (Latam Cardano Community)Mauro Andreoli (Latam Cardano Community)Jaime Andrés Posada (Latam Cardano Community)Jaime Martinez (Latam Cardano Community)Sebastián Pabón (Latam Cardano Community)Rodolfo Miranda (Latam Cardano Community)Alex Pestchanker (Latam Cardano Community)

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