Meetup Recap – Cardano ADA Wrap Up 2025: Reflecting on the Journey, Connecting the Community, and Looking Ahead
Cardano Vietnam x Bamboo Team (BBO) X Rare Evo
January 31, 2026 | C-Space Coworking Office, Ho Chi Minh City
On the morning of January 31, 2026, the Cardano ADA Wrap Up 2025 – Treasury & Ecosystem meetup was held at C-Space Coworking Office in Ho Chi Minh City, from 09:00 to 12:00.
The event was organized by Cardano Vietnam and Bamboo Team (BBO), with support from Rare Evo, Amplify Cardano and Project Catalyst, and brought together students, blockchain newcomers, builders, SPOs, and active members of the Cardano ecosystem.
The purpose of the meetup was to look back on Cardano’s journey throughout 2025, share updates related to the Treasury and ecosystem, and create an open space for discussion, connection, and orientation for those interested in participating more deeply in Cardano going forward.
Key Highlights
- Total registrations: 90+
- In-person attendance: 40+
- Registration link: Cardano ADA Wrap-up 2025 – Treasury & Ecosystem · Luma
- Engagement: Most participants actively joined discussions and networking
- Community value: The meetup created a shared space for long-time contributors, newcomers, and those still exploring Cardano to reflect on the ups and downs of 2025, while gaining clearer insight into Cardano’s Treasury and the community’s role in contributing to the ecosystem.
1. Opening — Wrapping Up to Prepare for What’s Next
The meetup opened with remarks from a representative of Bamboo Team, outlining the spirit and goals of the session: reflection as a foundation for future action.
The organizers emphasized that Cardano ADA Wrap Up 2025 was not simply an information-sharing session, but an opportunity for the community to collectively review what had been achieved over the past year and to mentally prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2026.
2. Session 1 — Ecosystem and Cardano Vietnam Highlights (Mr. Sang Nguyen)
The first presentation was delivered by Mr. Sang Nguyen, focusing on an overview of the Cardano ecosystem in 2025.
This session covered:
- The broader development journey of Cardano over the past year
- Key milestones and changes within the ecosystem
- Reflections on Cardano Vietnam’s activities in community building, education, and ecosystem connection
For many attendees — especially newcomers — this session provided a clearer picture of how Cardano evolved throughout 2025, highlighting both positive progress and ongoing challenges that the ecosystem continues to address.
3. Tea Break & Networking
Following the first session, participants joined a Tea Break & Networking segment.
Discussions naturally formed around practical questions such as:
- “Where should I start?”
- How to join the Cardano community
- Learning paths for different backgrounds
- Suitable ways to contribute based on individual skills
This informal setting helped reduce the gap between newcomers and experienced community members, encouraging open and approachable conversations.
4. Session 2 — Understanding Cardano’s Treasury (Mr. Minh Bui)
The second session was presented by Mr. Minh Bui, who focused on explaining Cardano’s Treasury in a clear and accessible way.
Key topics included:
- What the Treasury is and why it is a core pillar of the Cardano ecosystem
- How resources are allocated and governed
- The role of community-driven programs such as Catalyst
This session was particularly valuable for newcomers, helping to demystify the idea that Cardano is not only a blockchain technology, but also a self-sustaining system with governance structures and defined roles for community participation.
5. Q&A — Open Discussion and Direct Dialogue
The panel discussion brought together Mr. Long (CEO of Minswap), Mr. Hung (World Mobile Token Ambassador), Mr. Sang (Cardano Vietnam), and Mr. Minh (Cardano Vietnam), offering diverse perspectives from DeFi, infrastructure, and community engagement within the Cardano ecosystem.
The meetup concluded with an open Q&A session characterized by practical and candid dialogue between speakers and participants.
Questions from the audience focused on:
- How individuals can begin participating in the Cardano ecosystem
- How to better understand the Treasury and Catalyst mechanisms
- The role of the community in monitoring, contributing to, and holding the ecosystem accountable
- Personal directions and expectations looking ahead to 2026
Contributions came from both newcomers and experienced participants, resulting in a discussion that remained approachable for first-time attendees while still providing meaningful depth for those already active in the ecosystem.
6. Community Reflections
Post-event feedback indicated that participants appreciated the clear structure, approachable atmosphere, and practical focus of the meetup.
Many shared that the session helped them organize their understanding of Cardano, gain clarity on the community’s role within the ecosystem, and feel more confident about exploring on-chain participation in the near future.
Closing Reflection & Acknowledgements
Cardano ADA Wrap Up 2025 marked a meaningful moment for the Cardano community in Vietnam — a time to pause, reflect on the past year, and realign before moving forward.
We would like to acknowledge the support of Rare Network – Amplify Cardano and Project Catalyst, whose contributions helped make this meetup possible.
The organizing team also extends sincere thanks to the Cardano Foundation, Rare Evo, and the broader Cardano community in Vietnam and globally for their continued support and engagement.
Finally, we thank speakers and all participants for sharing their time, energy, and thoughtful perspectives, which turned this gathering into a genuine community experience.
Together, we created a meaningful moment for the Cardano Vietnam community.
Stay Connected
- Cardano Vietnam Community (Telegram): Telegram: View @CardanoVNCommunity
- Cardano Vietnam Twitter: https://x.com/VietnamCardano
Cardano Ambassadors in Vietnam:
– Ha Nguyen: https://x.com/Hahero7
– Mie Tran: https://x.com/mietran0407
See you at the next University Meetup!
On behalf of the organizing committee,
Ha Nguyen
Cardano Ambassador
Cardano Vietnam Community