The Cardano Budget 2026 process has now entered one of its most important stages. With the submission window officially closed, attention shifts from proposing ideas to refining, evaluating, and strengthening what has already been put forward.
Today, May 8th 2026 at 12 PM UTC, marked the deadline for submitting treasury withdrawal proposals.
Key information to know:
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A total of 69 proposals have been submitted through the budget platform:
https://hydra-voting.intersectmbo.org/votes/cardano-budget-2026?page=1 -
From May 8th to May 22nd 2026, no new proposals can be submitted. However, existing proposals can still be refined and improved.
This period corresponds to the Final Feedback and Review phase of the Cardano Budget 2026 process. -
Proposals will be locked on May 22nd 2026 at 12 PM UTC, after which no further edits will be possible.
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The voting phase (advisory vote) begins May 26th 2026 at 12 PM UTC.
Full timeline of the process:
https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-knowledge-base/cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget-2026/2026-budget-process-timeline
Why this phase is important
This stage is one of the most critical parts of the entire process because:
- It allows DReps, proposers, and community members to deeply analyze proposals before voting.
- It provides an opportunity to identify weaknesses, suggest improvements, and strengthen accountability.
- It helps ensure that treasury funds are allocated more effectively and transparently.
- It reinforces the principle that the Cardano treasury is a shared ecosystem resource requiring collective responsibility.
- High-quality feedback at this stage can directly influence the final quality and credibility of funded proposals.
Whether you are a DRep, proposer, or community member, this is the moment to actively engage. Explore the proposals, share constructive feedback, and contribute to improving the ecosystem before voting begins.
A practical guide on how to comment on proposals is available here:
https://docs.hydra-voting.intersectmbo.org/budget-process/budget-proposal-submission/how-to-comment-on-a-proposal
Thoughtful participation during this phase is not just optional engagement; it is part of how we collectively protect, refine, and strengthen the Cardano treasury as a long-term public good.