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Cardano's governance journey: a timeline for decentralized democracy

From community workshops to the world's first blockchain Constitution, Cardano has built blockchain's most ambitious governance system. This timeline traces three years of collaboration that culminated with fully autonomous democratic decision-making in 2025.

4 August 2025 Ivan Irakoze 6 mins read

Cardano's governance journey: a timeline for decentralized democracy

The Cardano community has achieved something truly remarkable in the blockchain industry. Over the past three years, ada holders have helped build the most ambitious decentralized governance program in crypto - complete with its own Constitution, elected representatives, and fully autonomous decision-making systems. This timeline traces the key milestones in this extraordinary…