# DRep Discussion **URL:** https://forum.cardano.org/c/governance/dreps/211.md [Latest](https://forum.cardano.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.cardano.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.cardano.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the DRep Discussion category](https://forum.cardano.org/t/about-the-drep-discussion-category/111516)
**Author:** [@lodl\_de](https://forum.cardano.org/u/lodl_de)\ **Replies:** 0
This category serves as a dynamic hub for vibrant discussions related to DReps (Delegated Representatives) within the Cardano ecosystem. Engage in thoughtful debates, share insights, and exchange ideas that drive the Car… --- ## [\# EXECUTIVE GOVERNANCE PROPOSAL](https://forum.cardano.org/t/executive-governance-proposal/156668)
**Author:** [@Joerg\_S\_North](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Joerg_S_North)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2026 08:25 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/executive-governance-proposal/156668 "2026-09-07T08:25:02Z")
From Ecosystem Funding to Measurable Commercial Adoption Proposal for a Mandated, Funded, and Measurable Enterprise Go-to-Market Mechanism for Cardano Recipients: Cardano Governance · dReps · Stake Pool Operators (SPOs… --- ## [Cardano governance doesn’t belong in a Discord server](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-governance-doesn-t-belong-in-a-discord-server/155431)
**Author:** [@adatainment](https://forum.cardano.org/u/adatainment)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 07:05 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-governance-doesn-t-belong-in-a-discord-server/155431 "2026-07-09T07:05:54Z")
Not because Discord is bad. It’s an excellent chat application. But governance isn’t chat. First, the part I agree with. I think the diagnosis is largely right. Governance on X is structurally broken. It’s a broadcast… --- ## [DRep Dispatch is out. Review the Cardano 2030 proposal and record a vote. Deadline: 19 January 2026 (end of Epoch 608). Governance deadlines inside](https://forum.cardano.org/t/drep-dispatch-is-out-review-the-cardano-2030-proposal-and-record-a-vote-deadline-19-january-2026-end-of-epoch-608-governance-deadlines-inside/152482)
**Author:** [@benohanlon](https://forum.cardano.org/u/benohanlon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 13:48 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/drep-dispatch-is-out-review-the-cardano-2030-proposal-and-record-a-vote-deadline-19-january-2026-end-of-epoch-608-governance-deadlines-inside/152482 "2026-01-14T13:48:14Z")
Link to substack Review the Cardano 2030 proposal and record a vote --- ## [Concerns about the “Liquidity Supply” Proposal (5 Integrated Categories)](https://forum.cardano.org/t/concerns-about-the-liquidity-supply-proposal-5-integrated-categories/150263)
**Author:** [@YUTA\_Oishi](https://forum.cardano.org/u/YUTA_Oishi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2025 01:00 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/concerns-about-the-liquidity-supply-proposal-5-integrated-categories/150263 "2025-10-08T01:00:00Z")
:one: Governance, Oversight & Legal Fragility “Funding the cargo before the ship is built.” — DucTiger “Promises of governance after approval violate fiduciary duty.” — Khale Core Issue: The proposal entrusts ₳50M o… --- ## [DRepChain Product Testing](https://forum.cardano.org/t/drepchain-product-testing/149304)
**Author:** [@Nana\_Kwadwo\_Safo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Nana_Kwadwo_Safo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2025 06:48 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/drepchain-product-testing/149304 "2025-09-11T06:48:10Z")
Attention! Toolkit Pilot Test Group Needed We’re launching a toolkit soon to help aspiring DReps get onboarded into Cardano’s governance the right way, and we need a few people with experience in the ecosystem to test i… --- ## [Browsers. wallets and websites](https://forum.cardano.org/t/browsers-wallets-and-websites/148194)
**Author:** [@erikd](https://forum.cardano.org/u/erikd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 August 2025 11:02 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/browsers-wallets-and-websites/148194 "2025-08-11T11:02:54Z")
What web sites, browser and wallets are you using for voting on proposals? I have been Using Eternl in Chrome (version 139.0.7258.66-1 downloaded from the Google Debian repo) and https://gov.tools . I vastly prefer Fi… --- ## [Is Power in Cardano’s Governance Already Getting Too Concentrated?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/is-power-in-cardano-s-governance-already-getting-too-concentrated/147866)
**Author:** [@MrKarma](https://forum.cardano.org/u/MrKarma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2025 05:27 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/is-power-in-cardano-s-governance-already-getting-too-concentrated/147866 "2025-07-31T05:27:15Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how power is shaping up in Cardano’s governance, especially now that we’re seeing more activity around DReps and on-chain voting. I came across some recent research co… --- ## [🎆 The 4th Edition of the DRep Dispatch just dropped — on the 4th of July! Perfect timing](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-4th-edition-of-the-drep-dispatch-just-dropped-on-the-4th-of-july-perfect-timing/147214)
**Author:** [@benohanlon](https://forum.cardano.org/u/benohanlon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 July 2025 21:36 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-4th-edition-of-the-drep-dispatch-just-dropped-on-the-4th-of-july-perfect-timing/147214 "2025-07-04T21:36:10Z")
:fireworks: Happy 4th of July from the DRep Forum! To celebrate, we’re dropping the most freedom-loving Dispatch yet :united\_states: – $100M Sovereign Wealth Fund proposal – Bitcoin DeFi = big (if we deploy) – Leios & … --- ## [Copper Delegation Incident : A Call for Stronger UI Controls in Delegation Flows](https://forum.cardano.org/t/copper-delegation-incident-a-call-for-stronger-ui-controls-in-delegation-flows/147181)
**Author:** [@MrKarma](https://forum.cardano.org/u/MrKarma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2025 14:12 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/copper-delegation-incident-a-call-for-stronger-ui-controls-in-delegation-flows/147181 "2025-07-03T14:12:04Z")
Hello everyone, I would like to bring attention to the recent Copper delegation issue and frame it as a clear, non‑arguable point: delegation interfaces must guarantee full visibility and control at every step. Case Sc… --- ## [Should DReps Be Paid? A Conversation We Need to Have](https://forum.cardano.org/t/should-dreps-be-paid-a-conversation-we-need-to-have/146575)
**Author:** [@Maureen\_Wepngong](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Maureen_Wepngong)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2025 14:21 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/should-dreps-be-paid-a-conversation-we-need-to-have/146575 "2025-06-13T14:21:48Z")
Should DReps Be Compensated? About a month ago, my friend visited while I was deep in a DRep budget workshop. She rolled her eyes and asked, “Is that one of your blockchain things again?” “Yep,” I replied. “So, what ar… --- ## [🔍 Governance Action Review – Cardano Blockchain Ecosystem Budget: ₳275M Administered by Intersect](https://forum.cardano.org/t/governance-action-review-cardano-blockchain-ecosystem-budget-275m-administered-by-intersect/146766)
**Author:** [@Rodrigopacini13](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Rodrigopacini13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2025 22:16 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/governance-action-review-cardano-blockchain-ecosystem-budget-275m-administered-by-intersect/146766 "2025-06-15T22:16:46Z")
Governance Action Review – Cardano Blockchain Ecosystem Budget: ₳275M Administered by Intersect Vote: NO :cross\_mark: By Agora Research Bureau Hello Cardano community :waving\_hand: As part of my role as a registered V… --- ## [Just saw the Foundation’s DRep delegation announcement - will this really boost developer participation?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/just-saw-the-foundation-s-drep-delegation-announcement-will-this-really-boost-developer-participation/146204)
**Author:** [@MrKarma](https://forum.cardano.org/u/MrKarma)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [23 May 2025 07:04 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/just-saw-the-foundation-s-drep-delegation-announcement-will-this-really-boost-developer-participation/146204 "2025-05-23T07:04:19Z")
Hey everyone, I was scrolling through X a few hours ago and came across the Cardano Foundation’s announcement about delegating 20 million ADA each to seven DReps representing the developer and builder community. It hon… --- ## [🌊 Building to strengthen governance participation](https://forum.cardano.org/t/building-to-strengthen-governance-participation/145460)
**Author:** [@Rodrigoi](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Rodrigoi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2025 18:58 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/building-to-strengthen-governance-participation/145460 "2025-05-06T18:58:11Z")
Lately we’ve been looking closely at delegation in Cardano governance. While most of the focus goes to proposals and voting results, the amount of ADA delegated to DReps still doesn’t reflect a real majority across the n… --- ## [GA Vote No. 6](https://forum.cardano.org/t/ga-vote-no-6/145618)
**Author:** [@seiduziblim](https://forum.cardano.org/u/seiduziblim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2025 21:18 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/ga-vote-no-6/145618 "2025-04-29T21:18:10Z")
Rationale for Voting YES on the Third NCL Proposal I am voting YES because setting a Net Change Limit (NCL) is a constitutional requirement under Article IV, Section 3 of the Cardano Constitution. Without it, no Treasur… --- ## [Direct voter or Delegated representative](https://forum.cardano.org/t/direct-voter-or-delegated-representative/145464)
**Author:** [@Gustavo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Gustavo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2025 16:10 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/direct-voter-or-delegated-representative/145464 "2025-04-27T16:10:00Z")
Hi! What’s better?. How to be a direct voter?. And to delegate representative how to choose?. If I came a direct voter could I withdraw my ADA got doing staking?. And if I’ve delegated representative could I withdraw … --- ## [What Options, If Any, Do ADA Holders Have If DRep Changes Vote Unexpectedly?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/what-options-if-any-do-ada-holders-have-if-drep-changes-vote-unexpectedly/145520)
**Author:** [@johnshearing](https://forum.cardano.org/u/johnshearing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2025 17:56 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/what-options-if-any-do-ada-holders-have-if-drep-changes-vote-unexpectedly/145520 "2025-04-26T17:56:50Z")
Greetings all, If a DRep unexpectedly casts a vote that the ADA holder does not approve of, how much time, if any, does the ADA holder have to redelegate their ADA so that it will not support the changed vote? And if t… --- ## [Cardano Governance Inter-Branch Centralization Update (09NOV2024)](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-governance-inter-branch-centralization-update-09nov2024/138510)
**Author:** [@KenLadd](https://forum.cardano.org/u/KenLadd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 08:47 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-governance-inter-branch-centralization-update-09nov2024/138510 "2025-04-13T08:47:28Z")
November 9, 2024 Top 72 DReps: Of the top 72 DReps, 42 are Multi-Branch DReps: SPO-DReps (38), CC-DReps (1), and CC-SPO-DReps (3). This is +1 SPO-DRep from October 9th, and +7 SPO-DReps from September 9th. Together, t… --- ## [Why I voted "No" to the treasury tax reduction Governance Action](https://forum.cardano.org/t/why-i-voted-no-to-the-treasury-tax-reduction-governance-action/143985)
**Author:** [@jarturomora](https://forum.cardano.org/u/jarturomora)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2025 12:38 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/why-i-voted-no-to-the-treasury-tax-reduction-governance-action/143985 "2025-03-07T12:38:07Z")
Voting Rationale – Treasury Tax Reduction Governance Action As an active participant in Cardano’s governance, my priority is to support decisions that ensure the long-term sustainability and viability of the Cardano ecos… --- ## [DRep Chain: DRep's Onboarding Toolkit - Insights Gathering](https://forum.cardano.org/t/drep-chain-dreps-onboarding-toolkit-insights-gathering/143518)
**Author:** [@Nana\_Kwadwo\_Safo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Nana_Kwadwo_Safo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2025 02:11 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/drep-chain-dreps-onboarding-toolkit-insights-gathering/143518 "2025-02-25T02:11:42Z")
:rocket: Help Shape the Future of @Cardano DRep Onboarding! :earth\_africa: We’re developing a streamlined DRep Onboarding Toolkit to make your journey smoother! :loudspeaker: As a DRep, your insights are invaluable … --- ## [Meeting Notes: dRep Forum / dRep Collective](https://forum.cardano.org/t/meeting-notes-drep-forum-drep-collective/142112)
**Author:** [@benohanlon](https://forum.cardano.org/u/benohanlon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2025 13:56 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/meeting-notes-drep-forum-drep-collective/142112 "2025-02-14T13:56:37Z")
About the dRep Collective The dRep Collective is a key working group within the dRep Forum, the largest dRep community in Cardano, representing over 33% of all active dRep delegations and more than 360 members. Our mis… --- ## [Feedback needed: DRep Code of Conduct](https://forum.cardano.org/t/feedback-needed-drep-code-of-conduct/124755)
**Author:** [@ThomasLindseth](https://forum.cardano.org/u/ThomasLindseth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2025 23:28 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/feedback-needed-drep-code-of-conduct/124755 "2025-02-11T23:28:43Z")
The DRep Code of Conduct is a work that started within the Japanese community back in 2022 for the Catalyst DRep and has since evolved into a more general code of conduct document for all types of DReps if for a treasury… --- ## [X Space: The Roadmap for Wallets and Governance](https://forum.cardano.org/t/x-space-the-roadmap-for-wallets-and-governance/143052)
**Author:** [@MatthewCapps](https://forum.cardano.org/u/MatthewCapps)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2025 21:11 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/x-space-the-roadmap-for-wallets-and-governance/143052 "2025-02-11T21:11:08Z")
This Friday at 17:30 UTC we are holding an X space with Cardano wallets, SMEs on governance, and Charles Hoskinson about what 2025 is bringing for Cardano user experience, with a focus on governance. This is of course, … --- ## [Why I Registered as a DRep](https://forum.cardano.org/t/why-i-registered-as-a-drep/142735)
**Author:** [@Nicolas](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Nicolas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2025 20:28 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/why-i-registered-as-a-drep/142735 "2025-02-02T20:28:54Z")
My DRep Profile: GovTools; Tempo; 1694.io Belief in Governance Participation Every ada holder is not just a participant, but a crucial contributor to Cardano’s governance. Whether by registering as a DRep or delega… --- ## [Delegate Endorsed Constittion is Up for Vote!](https://forum.cardano.org/t/delegate-endorsed-constittion-is-up-for-vote/142650)
**Author:** [@Nana\_Kwadwo\_Safo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Nana_Kwadwo_Safo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2025 09:29 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/delegate-endorsed-constittion-is-up-for-vote/142650 "2025-01-31T09:29:26Z")
Finally, the time is here for DReps to exercise their very first non-info franchise in this Plomin era, which serves DReps the rights to vote on all Governance Actions. Isn’t it amazing to know that the first franchis… --- ## [What’s next for Cardano? IO’s Roadmap Proposal – a Vision for Cardano’s Future](https://forum.cardano.org/t/what-s-next-for-cardano-io-s-roadmap-proposal-a-vision-for-cardano-s-future/142592)
**Author:** [@benohanlon](https://forum.cardano.org/u/benohanlon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 23:53 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/what-s-next-for-cardano-io-s-roadmap-proposal-a-vision-for-cardano-s-future/142592 "2025-01-30T23:53:03Z")
GM Cardano, A recent blog from Mike Ward, CPO at Input Output, outlined IO’s views on What’s next for Cardano?. This is IO’s proposal and we hope a valuable and important contribution to the broader discussion on where… --- ## [DReps Showcase](https://forum.cardano.org/t/dreps-showcase/139117)
**Author:** [@Nana\_Kwadwo\_Safo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Nana_Kwadwo_Safo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 November 2024 18:13 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/dreps-showcase/139117 "2024-11-20T18:13:52Z")
Open call to registered dReps on Cardano to join the DRep Chain Live Webinar Are you a registered dRep? Looking for more delegators to connect with? If so, join the live webinar hosted by dRep Chain and get the op… --- ## [ADA's value increase, potential sell-offs, risk for DReps?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/adas-value-increase-potential-sell-offs-risk-for-dreps/138824)
**Author:** [@Nana\_Kwadwo\_Safo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Nana_Kwadwo_Safo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 November 2024 13:42 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/adas-value-increase-potential-sell-offs-risk-for-dreps/138824 "2024-11-16T13:42:02Z")
Disclaimer: This post has no relation with Price Analysis or Trading. With ADA’s value trading below the previous ATH for years, it is quite obvious that some holders/investors would like to sell off their stake wh… --- ## [How to easily delegate to DRep in 30 seconds with 3 steps and no risk with Yoroi/Lace/Typhon/Nufi/Vespr/Eternl (with diagrams) + DRep list (AKYO-san help) 🎉](https://forum.cardano.org/t/how-to-easily-delegate-to-drep-in-30-seconds-with-3-steps-and-no-risk-with-yoroi-lace-typhon-nufi-vespr-eternl-with-diagrams-drep-list-akyo-san-help/137752)
**Author:** [@YUTA\_Oishi](https://forum.cardano.org/u/YUTA_Oishi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2024 23:50 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/how-to-easily-delegate-to-drep-in-30-seconds-with-3-steps-and-no-risk-with-yoroi-lace-typhon-nufi-vespr-eternl-with-diagrams-drep-list-akyo-san-help/137752 "2024-11-15T23:50:51Z")
Disclaimer: This article is Google Translated :folded\_hands: 日本語で読みたい方はこちら！ 30秒で3STEPノーリスクでYoroi/Lace/Typhon/Nufi/Vespr/Eternlで簡単にDRepへ委任をする方法(図解/動画付き)+DRep日本語一覧 （AKYOさんヘルプ）🎉 You may have heard it somewhere, but the bo… --- ## [Delegation Saturation for DReps?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/delegation-saturation-for-dreps/137589)
**Author:** [@Nana\_Kwadwo\_Safo](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Nana_Kwadwo_Safo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [14 November 2024 15:31 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/delegation-saturation-for-dreps/137589 "2024-11-14T15:31:26Z")
\[1 year, 8 months ago, a survey was conducted on X to gather thoughts on the question “What should the saturation limit range for dReps be?”. Credits to @StakeWithPride. It was interesting to learn from that survey t… [Next page](https://forum.cardano.org/c/governance/dreps/211.md?page=1)