Commemorating the Birthday Of François-Marie Arouet, Also Known As Voltaire

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Commemorating the Birthday Of François-Marie Arouet, Also Known As Voltaire

2023-11-21T15:00:00Z

Today, 21 November, we commemorate the birthday of François-Marie Arouet, also known as Voltaire, a French writer, philosopher, and historian whose visionary ideals have sparked inspiration for Cardano’s fifth development phase, aptly named Voltaire.

The Voltaire era signifies the implementation of an on-chain governance system, representing the culmination of efforts initiated with the introduction of CIP-1694. This pivotal phase promises to provide the last elements essential to transform the Cardano network into a self-sustaining, self-governing, open, and decentralized ecosystem - an effort that is currently ongoing

Today, we commemorate not just a birthday but a guiding light leading Cardano toward a future defined by innovation and autonomy.

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Thank you, @dennyb2010 for highlighting Voltaire’s legacy. Voltaire was a philosopher, writer, and man of action who held a uniquely respected place in 19th-century thought, admired even by his critics. Cardano’s decision to name this phase of its ecosystem after Voltaire is not merely symbolic—it strongly reflects the broader vision behind the project.

Voltaire demonstrated that a world built on tolerance, optimism, and civic participation is possible, and he established a crucial intellectual foundation for grassroots democracy. Today, that very spirit is finding new life in the digital realm through the Cardano Blockchain.

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