Cardano Foundation Re-poster

Building on Cardano does not require Java developers to leave their familiar technology stack behind. In a recent piece for @JAVAPROmagazin, @satran004 illustrates exactly how this process works. The article explores the topic by highlighting BloxBean, an open-source Java toolchain collaboratively maintained by the Cardano Foundation and the community. Read the entire publication here:

A single demo day is set to feature five innovative Cardano startups. On 9 June, the Cardano Accelerator Program will present its Spring '26 cohort to the investor community. Representatives from @totofinance, @libertum_token, @NobonHQ, @ColossusItaly, and @themint_assets will share their respective projects during the gathering. Interested investors are warmly encouraged to request access by visiting this link: https://luma.com/h3tmxfz1

April proved to be a highly productive period for the Cardano ecosystem, defined by dynamic governance, practical applications, and the rollout of fresh tools. We saw numerous milestones throughout the month, including the emergence of ETFs in the US and DEX liquidity hitting the eight-figure mark. The community also enjoyed various events, the official launch of the @OrionFund, and a seamless integration with @Dune, while CIP-0113 advanced into its auditing stage. You can discover more about these developments by reading our complete April summary at http://cardanofoundation.org/blog/april-2026-activities

We are thrilled to share a pioneering milestone for blockchain-based financial reporting. The finances of the Cardano Foundation have officially been audited directly on-chain. By utilizing Reeve, @GrantThornton successfully validated our financial records on the blockchain and ensured that every single transaction is accurately tied to a verified legal entity. This marks an unprecedented achievement in the industry. Please explore the complete case study to learn more about this process at http://cardanofoundation.org/case-studies/grant-thornton

We are pleased to introduce KERI and the Future of Digital Identity, a brand new addition to the Cardano Academy. This complimentary educational program explores the underlying protocol powering @VeridianID, our open-source platform for digital identity. Participants will learn about the fundamental principles of vLEI, KERI, and the broader mechanics of verifiable digital identity. Begin your educational journey right now by visiting the following link: https://cardanofoundation.org/en/academy/course/digital-identity-keri

Every successful entrepreneurial journey relies on a solid support system. To help founders achieve rapid progress, the Spring '26 Cohort of the Cardano Accelerator Program is completely supported by an expert coalition of technical, legal, and strategic Service Providers. We invite you to discover the dedicated partners who are actively guiding and developing this group.

We deeply appreciate the insights shared by our network, which have directly guided the creation of our updated @CardanoSummit proposal. By listening to your feedback, we have successfully submitted a revised plan that lowers overall costs without sacrificing the premium quality of the event.

A few major adjustments define this new version. To begin, our plan operates completely independently of the TOKEN2049 sponsorship proposal from EMURGO. Additionally, we managed to shrink the budget by 22% or $550,000, while still guaranteeing a tier-one experience fitting for an L1 blockchain such as Cardano. We accomplished this financial efficiency by condensing the event layout from three stages to two, which significantly drops the expenses tied to production, tech, and onsite logistics. Furthermore, the Cardano Foundation will boost its estimated internal resource contributions to $380,000 from $250,000, a move that effectively minimizes our reliance on external vendor costs.

This leaner proposal guarantees full KPI transparency and remains entirely dedicated to fostering impact and growth for Cardano and its builders.

Should the community pass this initiative, the Cardano Summit 2026 is set to happen on 5-6 October in Singapore. We chose these dates to strategically coincide with TOKEN2049, placing Cardano and its builders at the core of the world's most active institutional and blockchain hub, just as an expected 25,000 people arrive in town. All of this is happening precisely when Cardano's large technical and commercial integrations have reached a pivotal moment for mainstream finance.

Just like last year, we will be offering discounted tickets for the event to our community members based on their on-chain activity.

Your continuous input has been vital in molding these plans. We eagerly anticipate exploring the proposal further with you during two separate AMAs taking place today. You can find the relevant links in the thread below.

View and vote on the proposal:

Wishing Cardano a wonderful Earth Day. From its very first day, it was constructed to be sustainable.

We are pleased to share that the 11th edition of the @CV_Labs Top 50 & Ecosystem Report is officially available.

Cardano continues to secure its place as one of the premier blockchain networks based on market capitalization, and the Cardano Foundation is proud to be a driving force behind this ongoing industry growth. Moreover, this latest publication includes a dedicated article written by our CEO, @F_Gregaard. His contribution explains the critical need to build regulated and audit-ready infrastructure right from the start to successfully enable institutional tokenization.

Access the complete report:

Our time attending Paris Blockchain Week 2026 has officially come to a close. We spent an incredible few days in Paris engaging with the community at the Cardano booth, exploring Startup Street, attending discussion panels, and taking in the main stage presentations. Along the way, we had the pleasure of holding valuable meetings with institutional representatives, media professionals, and builders from all corners of the ecosystem.

A clear and unified theme emerged from every conversation we had, highlighting that trust is the missing infrastructure in our space. It was a truly wonderful week, and now we push forward as the work continues.

Rather than getting caught up in the excitement surrounding tokenization, the next major wave of institutional blockchain integration will be driven by robust digital identity and trust networks. This compelling argument was recently shared with the audience at @ParisBlockWeek by the CEO of the Cardano Foundation, @F_Gregaard.

You can find the complete article here: https://www.songmarketcap.com/cardanonews/frederik-gregaard-says-cardanos-next-institutional-opportunity-lies-in-digital-identity-and-trust-infrastructure

We are extremely excited to be making our way to @ParisBlockWeek. 🇫🇷

New on the Cardano Academy: An Introduction to Cardano Governance. 🏛️

A free course covering CIP-1694, DReps, the Constitutional Committee, Project Catalyst, treasury management, and on-chain governance from first principles.

Enroll now: https://cardanofoundation.org/en/academy/course/intro-cardano-governance

Cardano Academy is now available in Portuguese.

The website and the CBCA course are both available, expanding access to blockchain education for Portuguese-speaking communities worldwide.

O conhecimento não tem fronteiras. 🇧🇷🇵🇹

Start learning today: https://cardanofoundation.org/pt-BR/academy

A detailed FAQ is now available on the Cardano Forum to answer questions regarding the Draper Dragon Orion Fund proposal. 🐉

If you are a DRep and are unsure about the proposal, or if you have additional questions, make sure to review it before voting.

https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-x-draper-dragon-orion-fund-faq/153797?u=nicolas

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The Cardano Foundation is pleased to share that we have officially cast a YES vote on three live governance actions. The supported initiatives include the Cardano x Draper Dragon: Orion Fund, the Cardano Defi Liquidity Budget: Withdrawal 1, and the Cardano Budget Process Framework, which is facilitated by @IntersectMBO. To review our comprehensive voting rationales and to see the actual on-chain votes, please refer to the details provided below.

Wishing a very good morning to the Cardano community.

A recent collaborative study brought forward by the Cardano Foundation, in partnership with @IOGroup and @Gauntlet_XYZ, sheds light on underlying structural weaknesses found within today's restaking architectures.

The core conclusion of this research highlights a significant systemic limitation. The data demonstrates that no slashing mechanism is capable of completely removing the motivations behind Sybil attacks while concurrently fulfilling multiple preferred system characteristics.

You are welcome to explore all the details and read the comprehensive paper below: