@GrahamsNumberPlus1 You might want to chime in on this other thread about whether CF should be delegating their Ada at all for their stated reasons of supporting “the architects of the future”.
My view is that the staking mechanism was not designed to be a method for paying architects to build tools, etc. I think CF should set up a separate fund and pay architects rewards from this fund on a needs basis, rather than perverting the staking mechanism and overriding community consensus about block production.
I hope that all the SPOs that were disappointed in the results will continue to find ways to grow their pools and contribute to our shared vision.
The success of the Cardano protocol is fundamentally anchored in its decentralized architecture, however, once a critical mass of decentralization is achieved—where stake distribution and node proliferation reach an optimal equilibrium—the incremental benefits of further decentralization experience diminishing returns.
At this advanced stage of decentralization, it becomes more strategic to shift focus towards incentivizing protocol development and enhancing on-chain utility. Prioritizing initiatives such as improving network scalability, fostering interoperable dApps, and advancing smart contract capabilities will drive sustainable growth and innovation within our ecosystem.
At least this is what i gather from what CF has stated in the reasons for each pool they picked
How much decentralisation is enough is anyone’s opinion I guess, and no doubt opinions will change over time with increased adoption and increased value in the platform. The good thing is that we get to vote our individual opinions in the age of Voltaire and we will all be able to read the community consensus on the blockchain.
