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In This Edition
Welcome to our new format of the bi-weekly Community Digest, where we bring together several exciting updates from across the Cardano ecosystem. For this edition, we feature a Developer Blog interview with Raul Antonio, CTO of FluidTokens, on unlocking liquidity and Bitcoin DeFi on Cardano. Kriss Baird shares key updates on Project Catalyst’s role in 2025, focusing on the upcoming roadmap and DRep voting.
Don’t miss Linda’s guide to stablecoins on Cardano and Lilly’s perspective on Cardano’s shift to full decentralization. Plus, get the latest from EMURGO, the Cardano Ecosystem Guide 2025, and much more!
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cardano.org/newsserves as a central hub, routing key ecosystem information directly to you. Community members can also contribute to this initiative by providing their own updates, keeping the ecosystem informed and engaged. For more information on how to contribute, visit. cardano.org/docs
Why Cardano is the Most Decentralized Blockchain – A Perspective by Lilly
In her latest video, Lilly explains how Cardano’s transition to the Plomin hard fork has made it the most decentralized blockchain. With on-chain governance now fully in the hands of ada holders, Lilly highlights how this shift empowers the community to shape Cardano’s future. For the full perspective, 
watch Lilly’s video here.
Stablecoins on Cardano: The Ultimate Guide by Linda
On January 26th, X Community member Linda shared an overview of stablecoins on Cardano. Her guide explains the types of stablecoins, how they function, and their role in Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem. She discusses potential uses, such as earning yields through lending protocols, while noting risks like market volatility and smart contract vulnerabilities. Linda highlights stablecoins’ role in supporting transactions and financial activities on the blockchain. Linda’s guide.
Weekly development report as of 2025-01-31
The latest development update highlights progress in network scalability and governance. Key achievements include enhancements to the Plutus core, Cardano’s smart contract platform, and ongoing collaboration on Hydra, the Layer 2 solution designed to improve transaction speed. 
Read more in the Essential Cardano development update.
EMURGO’s January 2025 Newsletter
EMURGO’s latest newsletter highlights key developments in the Cardano ecosystem, including the first on-chain mint of USDA, a partnership with Agoric for cross-chain applications, and the successful implementation of the Plomin hard fork, unlocking full on-chain governance—and more. For the full details, read EMURGO’s January 2025 Newsletter.
Intersect Development Update January 31st
The latest Intersect Development update covers key milestones in Cardano’s governance, including the successful Plomin hard fork on January 29, 2025. This transition to full on-chain governance means future protocol changes will be decided by the community.
The update emphasizes that following the hard fork, ada holders must delegate voting rights to a DRep or predefined option to access staking rewards, as outlined in CIP-1694.
The update also highlights a governance action submitted on January 30 to update the Cardano constitution, calling for DReps to vote. The proposed constitution, developed through global workshops, sets governance principles and processes. A 75% DRep approval and 67% support from the interim Constitutional Committee are needed for ratification. For more details on these topics and more, read the Intersect development update.
Cardanians Weekly Ecosystem Newsletter
In this week’s ecosystem newsletter, Cardanians cover Tuttle Capital’s application for a 2x leveraged ada ETF, which could enhance institutional access to ada. They also highlight GeroWallet’s upcoming Mastercard integration, enabling users to create a virtual card and spend ada on real-world purchases, expected to launch in Q2. Additionally, the newsletter discusses the first governance action post-hard fork, focusing on the ratification of the Cardano Constitution. Lastly, it covers Frederik Gregaard’s visit to the UAE, where he is engaging with exchanges to discuss Cardano Native Assets. Read the full newsletter here.
Cardano Ecosystem Guide 2025
The Cardano Foundation recently released the Cardano Ecosystem Guide 2025, showcasing the Cardano blockchain’s potential for enterprise applications. The guide highlights key strengths in traceability, authenticity, and sustainability, with real-world use cases across various industries. It emphasizes Cardano’s focus on security, scalability, and interoperability as key advantages for businesses exploring Web 3.0 solutions. For more details, you can read the full guide here.
Project Catalyst in 2025 – A Message from Kriss Baird
Kriss Baird shares an update on Project Catalyst’s role in 2025, as Cardano enters the Voltaire era. He highlights upcoming discussions about three new funds for Catalyst 2025 and the roadmap, which will be decided by the Membership and Community committee. The decisions will be submitted for DRep voting once the constitution and net change limit are accepted. For more details, see Kriss’s update: Link to the post
IOG’s 2025 Roadmap Proposal
IOG has recently published their 2025 Roadmap, outlining Cardano’s next steps as it transitions to full community governance. Building on Cardano’s foundational phases—Byron, Shelley, Goguen, Basho, and Voltaire—IOG focuses on three pillars: scalability, usability & utility, and interoperability & extensibility. These will address the growing demands of decentralized applications, smart contracts, and cross-chain interactions. The post encourages discussions in the Intersect Product Working Group. To read more about the proposed roadmap, visit the full article.
Work Courses Teams Up with Ada Handle for Two-Course Series
Work Courses has partnered with Ada Handle to release a two-course series covering all aspects of Ada Handle. The series provides in-depth insights into utilizing Ada Handle and SubHandle technology. for more information read here.
Cardano Forum’s DReps Introductions and Updates
Cardano is a decentralized blockchain platform where the community helps shape its future. In this governance model, DReps play a key role, casting votes on important governance matters. Any ada holder can register as a DRep or delegate their stake to one aligned with their interests.
Want to learn about the people representing your voice? Over the past week, more Dreps continue to introduce themselves on the Cardano Forum. Explore their stories on the Cardano Forum and discover who aligns with your values.
Developer Blog: FluidTokens
In this interview, Raul Antonio, CTO of FluidTokens, reveals how the platform is unlocking liquidity within the Cardano ecosystem. FluidTokens offers users instant, unspendable loans by leveraging Cardano’s staking mechanism, providing both security and convenience for borrowers and lenders.
FluidTokens is also paving the way for Bitcoin users to engage with Cardano through Bitcoin DeFi. Raul discusses this development, partnerships like their collaboration with Minswap to create a DEX for programmable tokens, and the platform’s future plans, including cross-chain integration and ZK P2P loans. To learn more about Raul’s journey, what makes FluidTokens stand out, and the team’s vision for the future, read the full blog here.
Cardano Reddit Top 7 Most Engaged Topics
Below are the most engaging topics on Reddit
- The Plomin Hard Fork has executed successfully.
- Cardano is now a self-sustaining network with on-chain voting and a treasury system—fully in the hands of the community.
- Hello, decentralized governance.
- Gaming on Cardano is going to be HUGE!
- Cardano Set to Achieve Full Decentralized Governance with Wednesday’s Plomin Hard Fork
- Cardano Plomnin Hard Fork Goe Live Bringing Full Decentralized Governance to ADA
- Cardano Foundation launches Activity Report 2024
Cardano Forum Top 5 Referred Topics
Topics that have received the most clicks from external sources. (last 10 Days)
- What’s next for Cardano? IO’s Roadmap Proposal – a Vision for Cardano’s Future
- 1月の８つのチャールズ動画要約一覧 - Lace/トークン/Pliutus新時代/ 恩赦/WEF/ウォレット/批判応答
- Do you think that a DRep’s voting power should be capped?
- Voting Power Delegation Fee Transaction?
- New Forum AI Search – Get Better, Smarter Results!
This Week’s Events
- 02-04 Intersect MCC Meeting: Join in to stay up to date with Intersect’s MCC progression - link.
02-04 Cardano Governance Office Hour: Join Nicolas Cerny, Governance Lead at CF, live on X to explore the latest in Cardano governance - link. - 02-05 Developer Office Hours #13: Thomas Kammerlocher will present CF’s Java-based Rosetta implementation, essential for CEXs to list and trade ada - link .
- 02-05 DRep Working Group: Providing up-to-date information about the budget process - Budget Approval - link .
- 02-06 Intersect OSC Meeting - link
- 02-06 IOG SPO Call - link
- 02-06 European Cardano Community: Fireside Chat with PALM Economy, Promo Facie, and Book.io - link
- 02-07 Rand McHenry, Rare Network Events: On Cardano Over Coffee - link
- 02-07 Corey Drumz: On Cardano Over Coffee: The Evolution of BBMUnlimited: A Journey Through the Life of Corey Drumz - link
For an overview of weekly events, visit the Cardano Calendar
Many thanks and greetings from the Community Team!