Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson highlighted that the network now has no single central control point, similar to Bitcoin.
The Cardano Foundation has announced that its community has officially approved the Cardano Constitution, laying the foundation for the network’s decentralized governance.
The document will be implemented on February 23, marking a new chapter in the blockchain governance structure.
“The Cardano Constitution has been ratified. This milestone sets the foundation for on-chain governance, ensuring clear rules, transparency and accountability in decision-making.”
The approval of the constitution came after extensive discussions, workshops, and input from different stakeholders. The new governance model will allow ADA holders to have direct participation in the future of the network, formalizing a decentralized decision-making system.
The initiative already has significant support from the Delegated Representatives (DReps) and the Interim Constitutional Committee (ICC), reinforcing the community's commitment to decentralization and sustainable development of the Cardano ecosystem.
Cardano Founder Celebrates Achievement
Project founder Charles Hoskinson celebrated the ratification of Cardano’s charter. He noted that the network now has no single central control point, something that puts it on a similar level to Bitcoin.
During a live broadcast on February 18, Hoskinson compared this achievement to the difficulty of implementing constitutional amendments in traditional governments.
He highlighted that, while changes of this level are extremely rare in conventional political systems, Cardano has managed to transform its governance on a global scale, counting on the participation of its community.
“When was the last time the U.S. Constitution was amended? I think it was in the early 1990s. In the current political environment, it would be almost impossible to pass another constitutional amendment at the federal level. But we did it here, and we did it globally, with people from all over the world coming together in the process. That’s something very special,” Hoskinson said.
The process of drafting the Constitution lasted more than two years and received contributions from more than 1,800 participants from 50 countries.
According to Cardano’s founder, this broad collaboration ensured that the blockchain’s governance was structured based on the values of its global community.
Furthermore, Hoskinson confirmed that the Interim Constitutional Committee (ICC), responsible for leading this transition, will undergo a re-election process later this year, when the current terms expire.