🔥 First block forged with Cardano node 11.0.1 ✅ Ready for the Van Rossum hard fork 🍴🟦 This is the first BBHMM block minted running Protocol Version 11 ⚙️ Also spotted: Op Counter 21 👀 That means we’ve successfully rotated our KES keys 21 times since the very first epoch of Shelley. 🔐🫡 Years later and still forging strong. 💪🌊

Cardano proposes 23M ADA to expand critical infrastructure across the ecosystem. The proposal would support integrations and development for: • USDCx • LayerZero • Fireblocks • Pyth • Dune If approved, this could strengthen institutional adoption, interoperability, and real-world utility for the Cardano ecosystem. Community voting is now underway.

Trust the good folks of Cardano. They’re silent but they’re still here. This how the chain could stay alive

“On-chain governance is enough.” Sure. And one kitchen is enough to cook for the whole city. Big Treasury proposals belong on-chain. Small proposals need a filter before DReps get buried alive. Use the right tool for the right job. Save DRep attention.

JUST IN: CHARLES HOSKINSON SAYS HE MAY BECOME A DREP Charles Hoskinson revealed he is considering stepping into a DRep role, while opening up about the sacrifices made during Cardano’s development. He said he has lost over $2.5B, sold personal assets, and shut down projects close to him stressing that Cardano’s mission must go beyond financial success.

Songito Universe is only a small part of our SongMarketCap ecosystem on Cardano. But this part will turn into something much bigger... We just need a little time, but this ride will be crazy, exciting, and incredible. This is the year we choose to dream bigger. 🥂 $SONG on Cardano 🥂 @songoncardano

When everyone is panicking about the market, we’re building like crazy! We are $SONG on Cardano 😎🔈 Tell everyone about us 📣🚀

Does Cardano need a consulate system for emergency executive powers? One voted in by DReps and one by SPOs. They can be removed at all times, though. In addition, we keep the Constitutional Committee to uphold the Constitution. We need proper checks and balances.

INSIGHT: Google Gemini Pro says "Cardano $ADA relies on formal methods—high-assurance engineering mathematically guarantees the absence of certain vulnerabilities. As AI accelerates malicious actors, the "move fast and break things" approach is becoming a massive liability."