First of all, thank you to everyone who supported me during the Intersect 2026 elections. 
The results are now available in INTERSECT RESUTS. I sincerely congratulate all the elected candidates and wish them a successful mandate in serving the community.
Even though I was not elected this time, I remain fully engaged as a current MCC (Membership and Community Committee) member until September, and I remain deeply committed to contributing to the ecosystem.
Why You Should Join Intersect
I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage more community members to join Intersect.
Intersect is a member-based organization (MBO) built on a fundamental principle: governance belongs to its members. Without members, there is no Intersect. Cardano’s on-chain governance needs off-chain discussion and coordination — and that’s exactly what Intersect provides.
Intersect was incorporated on July 13, 2023, in Wyoming, USA.
Membership Tiers & Costs
| Tier | Cost | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Free | Join working groups, access Discord, town halls, email updates, contribute to open source |
| Individual | $10/year | Everything in Associate + Full voting rights, eligibility for committees & Governing Board, apply for grants |
| Enterprise | $1,000/year | Everything in Individual + Early technical backlog visibility, larger funding opportunities |
Key Points for New Members
Anyone can join as an individual member- Membership is accessible — Individual membership costs $10 per year
- Full voting rights — Members gain voting rights at Intersect’s Annual Member Meeting (vote on Cardano’s budget, Intersect’s roadmap, and more)
- Run for leadership — Members can apply or be elected to committees and working groups
- Shape Cardano’s future — Members contribute directly to Cardano governance, budget decisions, and technical coordination
- Open ecosystem — Every voice matters
“Intersect is simply an aggregation and coordination point. Without passionate, knowledgeable members, we provide no value.”
Committees You Can Join
Individual and Enterprise members are eligible to apply for seats on Intersect’s committees. Here are the main committees:
| Committee | Focus |
|---|---|
| Membership and Community Committee (MCC) | Membership growth, community grants, outreach, education, events |
| Cardano Budget Committee | Oversight and guidance for Cardano’s annual budget processes |
| Cardano Civics Committee | Ensuring Cardano’s governance is accessible, fair, and transparent |
| Technical Steering Committee (TSC) | Technical oversight for Cardano development and core infrastructure |
| Open Source Committee | Decision-making for Cardano’s open source initiatives |
| Product Committee | Managing scope and roadmap for Cardano development |
| Growth and Marketing Committee (GMC) | Global marketing initiatives and ecosystem growth strategies |
| Intersect Steering Committee (ISC) | Strategic recommendations for Intersect as a member-led organization |
About the MCC (Membership and Community Committee)
As a current MCC member, I can tell you that the committee’s mission is enhancing Intersect’s value to its members as Cardano’s member-based organization. This involves:
- Overseeing Community Grants and Outreach & Education buckets of the Cardano annual budget
- Acting as a hub of knowledge to foster connection and decision making
- Advising Intersect staff on membership, community support, grants, education, and events
The MCC holds public meetings every four weeks, and all Intersect members are invited to attend.
Email the MCC: membership-and-community-committee@intersectmbo.org
What’s Next
In the coming days, new opportunities will continue to open for members to apply for roles and participate in governance processes, including elections and working groups.
In this round the 2026 committee election key dates were:
- Application period: March 30 – April 17, 2026
- Voting period: April 20 – May 1, 2026 and results May 5 at 5PM UTC
wainting for the next election after 6 months as usually unless new updates
Whether you want to help draft constitutional amendments, contribute to open source development, or participate in budget oversight — there is a place for you.
Final Word
I strongly encourage everyone in the Cardano community to become a member, participate, vote, and contribute.
Intersect is built by the community, for the community. But it only works if the community shows up.
Useful Links
- Join Intersect: Get Involved in Cardano’s Future | Intersect
- Intersect Knowledge Base: https://docs.intersectmbo.org/
- Committees Information: Intersect committees | Knowledge Base | Intersect - Knowledge Base
- MCC GitHub Documentation: GitHub - IntersectMBO/mcc-documentation: This repo retains updates for Membership and Community Committee and relevant Working Groups · GitHub
- Intersect on Discord: Available after joining as a member
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Associates (free tier) can join working groups and contribute, but only Individual and Enterprise members have voting rights and are eligible for committee seats.*
**Together, for good decentralized governance!**