On November 26th, 2025, I had the pleasure of attending Catalyst Town Hall #217, hosted by the Catalyst team, including Daniel Ribar and Project catalyst contributors.
This session offered a valuable space for learning, sharing, and discovering the progress of some recently completed projects funded through Project Catalyst.
One of the most inspiring moments was the presentation by Maria Carmo, a Brazilian Cardano community member: She shared how they are successfully onboarding new people into the Cardano ecosystem—through schools, community initiatives, and also via social media platforms like Instagram.
Key Highlights from Town Hall #217
Several important updates were shared during the session, including:
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F14 Rewards Payment: Participants holding Catalyst roles (LV0, LV1, LV2 reviewers and voters) received their rewards on November 25th, 2025.
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New Features in the Review Module: Enhancements designed to improve the quality, clarity, and efficiency of the review process.
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Important Fund 15 (F15) Dates:
- November 27, 2025: Deadline for proposal editing.
- Week of December 2, 2025: Start of the review phase.
- Additional key milestones can be found in the complete F15 calendar.
Beyond these announcements, many other updates were shared, further reinforcing the success and relevance of this Town Hall session.
Why Catalyst Town Halls Matter
Catalyst Town Halls remain essential weekly meetings where participants can:
- Receive updates directly from the Catalyst team: announcements, progress reports, and roadmap insights.
- Discover the real-world impact of funded projects: live presentations showcasing results, achievements, and community value.
- Engage with a global community: interactive post-event breakout rooms on Zoom that allow deeper discussions with presenters and fellow attendees.
How to Join the Town Halls
You can follow and attend the Town Halls through:
- Twitter/X: Catalyst_onX
- YouTube: Official Town Hall playlist
More details and past Town Halls are available here
Conclusion
I strongly believe that attending Town Halls is one of the best ways to stay informed about ongoing innovations within the Cardano ecosystem—especially the progress of completed and funded projects that are regularly showcased.
I highly encourage anyone interested in Project Catalyst to join these weekly sessions, as they are the primary source of the latest news, insights, and opportunities for engagement.
As a member of the Goma Hub in the D.R. Congo—a country where French is far more widely spoken than English—I make it a priority to follow each Town Hall and relay the key information to our community of over 300 active Cardano members on WhatsApp and Telegram. I am proud of this effort, as it helps many French-speaking participants overcome the language barrier and engage more fully in Project Catalyst.
I am also on Twitter, so feel free to connect so we can continue sharing updates and supporting each other.