Digest November 10, 2025: Cardano Summit 2025: Day Zero Tomorrow | Spotlight on Cardano Content Creators | Stake Pool Spotlight: Dquadrant (JUNO) | Project Catalyst: Fund15 Announced | Ambassador Stories: Hinson Wong | Updates from IOG

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In this edition of the Community Digest, we spotlight the upcoming Cardano Summit 2025 in Berlin with Day Zero kicking off tomorrow, and a recap of the Tech Summit in Rio de Janeiro. We highlight new creator content from Big Pey, Cardano with Paul, and Powered by Cardano, along with updates from Developer Office Hours, Cardano Seminars, and the latest Ambassador Story featuring Hinson Wong. Also featured are the Dquadrant Stake Pool spotlight, IOG’s Ouroboros Phalanx upgrade, the Fund15 announcement, and new initiatives from the Cardano Foundation on transparency, digital identity, and web infrastructure. All this and more in today’s Digest.

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Cardano Summit Kicks Off Tomorrow, November 11, with Day Zero

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The Cardano Summit 2025 kicks off tomorrow, November 11, with Day Zero (at w3.hub, Möckernstraße 120, 10963 Berlin) a free event in Berlin, inviting builders, developers and dreamers from across the ecosystem. The focus is on governance workshops, the final sprint of the hackathon, the “Battle of the Builders” pitch competition and connections that set the stage for the main Summit. https://cardanofoundation.org

Day 1 (November 12) moves into enterprise‑scale adoption, real‑world use‑cases, strategic frameworks and immersive masterclasses covering topics such as SPO operations, governance and AI.

Day 2 (November 13) dives deeper into tooling, governance, cross‑chain interoperability and actionable frameworks for turning ideas into implementation, alongside masterclasses on identity solutions, funding opportunities and a special session on the Cardano Foundation’s mission, structure and how it translates into impact for the Cardano ecosystem.

For the full agenda, speaker line‑up and session topics including masterclass details, visit the Summit website. Also check the Events Calendar on Luma for side‑sessions, meet‑ups and community gatherings throughout the Summit.

Finally, don’t forget to download the Summit App so you can check the latest agenda, receive notifications and network with fellow attendees.

In Case You Missed It – The Cardano Tech Summit Rio de Janeiro- Recap

On October 15, the community in Rio de Janeiro hosted the Cardano Tech Summit, organized by Ada Solar at the Museu do AmanhĂŁ. The event brought developers, builders and researchers together to share progress, showcase real-world projects and highlight the growing ecosystem in Latin America. Watch the recap here.

Spotlight on Cardano Content Creators

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This week, we’re once again shining a spotlight on Cardano’s content creators, the people keeping the community informed, inspired, and connected. From tutorials to thought-provoking discussions, these contributors help build a knowledgeable and engaged ecosystem. Here are a few standout creators making an impact:

  • Big Pey released an extensive guide on How to Mine Night Tokens, with step-by-step instructions and insights for anyone looking to get involved in this new opportunity. Watch the full guide here.

  • Cardano with Paul also released a video with updates on the Midnight Token Scavenger Mine: 24 Hour Results, offering a detailed look at the mining process and outcomes. Watch it here.

  • Powered by Cardano shared a video discussing Gero Wallet’s partnership with Strike Finance, and how it enables an ada cashback program. Watch it here.

These creators are just a snapshot of the many creators within our ecosystem. Following them is a great way to stay updated on tutorials, interviews, and discussions that help deepen your understanding of Cardano and its potential.

Community Learning & Developer Engagement

Developer Office Hours Participation in the Cardano Developer Office Hours continues to grow, with developers actively tuning in to learn, share, and collaborate. Recent sessions featured:

  • Yaci DevKit – Satya Ranjan showcased how Yaci DevKit offers a complete Cardano development environment with an instant local devnet, enabling faster building, testing, and iteration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0swOevnU1pc

  • Masumi AI Agents – Albina Nikiforova introduced the Masumi Network, its vision for decentralized agent coordination, core technical foundations, and real use cases from the ecosystem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK6TI47XVIo

Cardano Seminars Recent seminars highlighted community-led research and innovation:

  • Sticky Stake Research – Rich Manderino (EarnCoinPool) and Ryan Wiley (Cerkoryn), both part of the SPO Inventive Working Group, presented their research and proposals addressing Cardano’s long-standing “sticky stake” challenge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxcuOqHe7zA

  • zkFold: Zero-Knowledge & Interoperability – The zkFold team delivered a session on zero-knowledge proofs and demonstrated their Smart Wallets and Bitcoin–Cardano atomic swaps platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC7CQ6Y4QZ4

These sessions are just a few examples of the many ongoing ecosystem engagement efforts across Cardano. To stay updated and not miss upcoming episodes, be sure to subscribe to the channel.

Ambassador Stories, Journal #42: Hinson Wong

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Hinson recently joined the ranks of Cardano Ambassadors. Many of you may already know him from SIDAN Lab or his work on MeshJS. With a background in traditional finance and a self-taught engineering path, Hinson brings a strong mix of technical and entrepreneurial experience to the ecosystem. He’s eager to contribute by strengthening community collaboration, supporting common goods initiatives, and helping drive participation in Cardano governance. Thank you, Hinson, and welcome to the Ambassador Program!

For Hinson’s full story, read here.

A Spotlight on Stake Pools: Dquadrant (JUNO)

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Recently, Dquadrant (JUNO) was featured in the latest A Spotlight on Stake Pools. Ronald, the operator behind JUNO, brings over 30 years of experience in software development and a strong passion for blockchain innovation. Drawn to Cardano’s scientific and sustainable approach, he has built a range of open-source tools through his company Dquadrant — including the Kuber API and Kuber IDE — to make building on Cardano easier and more accessible. Their continued focus on open-source innovation and developer support reflects a strong commitment to Cardano’s growth and technical excellence. Read the full story here.

Updates from IOG

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Security Upgrade: Ouroboros PhalanxIOG recently announced Ouroboros Phalanx, an upgrade that strengthens Cardano’s defenses against stake-based manipulation. According to the author, Phalanx enhances Ouroboros Praos using verifiable delay functions, making grinding attacks significantly more expensive and impractical. This improves fair leader selection, boosts network reliability, and can reduce transaction confirmation times by up to 30%. Read the full blog here.

Research Spotlight: Advancing ZK RollupsIOG continues its commitment to blockchain research, now nearing 270 published papers. Among these is “Towards a Formal Foundation for Blockchain ZK Rollups,” where the authors analyze security and censorship risks in current Layer-2 designs. They highlight vulnerabilities such as multisig-based control and propose a formally verified model to strengthen resilience. Explore this, and other research papers at iohk.io/research/library.

Essential Cardano360 – October 2025 EditionThe October edition of Essential Cardano360 takes viewers on a tour across Asia, featuring highlights from IO’s visits to Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, and Japan. The episode includes governance updates from Intersect with Jack Briggs, a deep dive into Ouroboros Leios with the engineering team, and the latest Project Catalyst news with Fund14 results and a Fund15 announcement. It also spotlights DeFi innovators Fairgate and DeltaDeFi in the Building on Cardano segment. For a more detailed overview, and to re-watch the episode, click here.

Project Catalyst: Fund15 Announced

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The Project Catalyst team recently announced Fund15, introducing a total pool of â‚ł20 million and $250,000 USD worth of USDM to support new proposals and ecosystem roles. This round brings several updates, including the new Midnight: Compact DApps category focused on building privacy-enabled applications. Proposers must now complete a self-assessment checklist, include verifiable team references, and follow submission limits to ensure quality and transparency. These are just a few of the updates. Read the full Fund15 guidelines on: https://projectcatalyst.io/f15launchguide.pdf

Updates from the Cardano Foundation

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Recently, the Cardano Foundation shared updates highlighting new initiatives in blockchain transparency, digital identity, and ecosystem infrastructure.

A new educational video on Digital Product Passports (DPP) explores how Cardano can bring transparency and sustainability to global supply chains. Anchored on the blockchain, DPPs help organizations track materials, carbon footprint, repairability, and more, while ensuring compliance and building trust. Watch the video here.

In governance, the Foundation launched an Info Action to gather community support for securing the .ada and .cardano generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) in the upcoming ICANN application window. Successfully registering these domains would strengthen Cardano’s digital presence and allow ecosystem participants to use corresponding addresses. Read more and support the initiative here.

Finally, the Foundation released a new e-book on Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), showing how it enables individuals and organizations to control their digital credentials, enhance privacy, reduce fraud, and simplify compliance across sectors like finance, healthcare, and supply chains. Access the e-book here.

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:spiral_calendar: Upcoming Community Events

  • 11-11 Cardano Summit 2025 - Day Zero, by Elis Moormaa & Nicolas Cerny: ​Before the Summit goes to the main stage for the enterprise-focused two days that follow, we start where it matters most: with the builders, dreamers, and doers of Cardano - More Details Here
  • 11-11 Cardano Summit Pre-Show at Masumi Space: ​Hosted by Masumi & NMKR, expect good music, lively conversation, and a chance to soak up summit energy the night before — agenda is still being shaped, so come curious and ready for surprises - Luma Registration Link
  • 11-12 Running Ravens – Cardano Summit 2025, by BlackVogel. ​​Why not kick off the first day of the Cardano Summit 2025 with an energy boost? :rocket: If you’re up for breaking a sweat before the sessions begin, join the Running Ravens for a 5K run in the Schöneberg neighborhood, where the event is happening - More Details Here
  • 11-12 Cardano Summit 2025 - Day 1, by ​By Cardano Foundation: More Details Here
  • 11-12 Project Catalyst - Weekly Town Hall: ​Hosted by Project Catalyst - More Details Here
  • 11-12 Cardano Summit: Day 1 After-Show Party, by ​Masumi: More Details Here
  • 11-13 Cardano Summit 2025 - Day 2, by ​By Cardano Foundation: More Details Here
  • 11-13 RSVP Only Summit Hackathon Weekly Study Sessions, Darlington Wleh: More Details Here

For more weekly events, visit Cardano Events

Many thanks and greetings from the Community Team!

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