Unlocking Cardano’s Future: What is the Intersect Developer Advocate Program?
Hey cardano community! 
Curious about how developers are actively improving the blockchain experience on Cardano? Meet the Intersect Developer Advocate Program (DAP) – a key initiative driving open-source collaboration, better tools, and stronger community support. Here’s a clear breakdown: what it is, what we do, and how you can get involved. Thread 
1. What is the Developer Advocate Program?
DAP is a strategic program run by Intersect’s Open Source Office (OSO) and Open Source Committee (OSC).
It’s all about empowering developers to contribute to the Cardano ecosystem through initiatives, working groups, and community efforts.
The focus? Improving developer experience (DX) for Cardano Node, tools, docs, and projects.
It’s a paid, part-time role for selected advocates, designed to make building on Cardano more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable.
Global devs are welcome – it’s community-driven and member-based at its core.
2. Who are Developer Advocates?
Developer Advocates are passionate contributors who act as educators, communicators, and community builders.
They bridge the gap between the Cardano open-source ecosystem and developers worldwide.
By participating in working groups and initiatives, they help ensure resources, documentation, and support are top-tier for everyone – from newcomers to experienced builders.
3. What Do Developer Advocates Do?
- Build Vibrant Communities: Organize workshops, events, and mentorship to connect devs at every level.
- Onboard & Educate: Create and maintain guides, tutorials, and resources to lower barriers to entry.
- Collaborate on Improvements: Join regular Developer Experience Working Group sessions to identify challenges and propose solutions for tooling, documentation, and overall DX.
- Gather Feedback: Run surveys and share insights to guide open-source priorities.
- Contribute Directly: Work on repos, ideate fixes, and support scalable, secure development practices.
Examples include hosting sessions, updating docs, and facilitating global meetups – all to make Cardano dev life smoother!
4. Why It Matters for Cardano
Cardano’s strength comes from its open-source, community-led approach.
DAP rewards real contributions, fosters inclusion, and keeps the ecosystem evolving.
Through Intersect – the member-based org shaping Cardano’s future – advocates help drive partnerships, diversity, and better resources.
It’s about building together for long-term growth and innovation.
5. Get Involved – No Need to Be an Advocate!
Want to shape Cardano’s developer tools and experience?
Join our sessions, share your feedback, and collaborate directly.
Head over to the official Cardano Developer Experience site: devex.intersectmbo.org – it’s your hub for working groups, resources, and community engagement.
Special Call to Action: Take Our Developer Survey!
Your input helps us spot pain points and prioritize fixes. It’s quick and makes a real difference.
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Participate today and help build a better DX for everyone!
What do you think – what’s one thing you’d love improved in Cardano dev tools? Drop your thoughts below! 
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