Cardano Rolls Out ‘Chang’ Upgrade, Paving the Way for Community-Led Governance

As a seasoned analyst with over two decades of experience in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, I find myself constantly intrigued by the relentless march towards decentralization that this space embodies. The “Chang” upgrade for Cardano is yet another testament to this unyielding spirit, and it’s fascinating to witness the shift from centralized governance to a more democratic model.


The blockchain network known as Cardano, established by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson in 2017, has now implemented its “Chang” update – a major step towards self-governing operations, according to Margaux Nijkerk’s report for CoinDesk. With this update, ADA token owners can actively engage in the network’s decision-making process by selecting representatives and casting votes on crucial development matters, thereby having more control over the platform’s future direction.

The successful Chang upgrade has empowered Cardano holders, giving them the ability to make decisions and take action within the protocol on-chain. As Voltaire once said, “The power to decide, and the liberty to act, is the only true freedom.” Thus, the decentralized governance of #Voltaire #decentralized is now activated, granting them this freedom.

— Romain Pellerin (@rom1_pellerin) September 1, 2024

Cardano CHANG is forked.

— P₳DDY (@PoolShamrock) September 1, 2024

The management shifts are being implemented via CIP-1694, a proposal for improvement within the Cardano system that establishes three new governance bodies led by the community: the Constitutional Committee, Delegate Representatives (dReps), and Stake Pool Operators (SPOs). These entities will now assume duties that were previously handled by Cardano’s founding organizations—Cardano Foundation, Input Output Global (IOHK), and Emurgo. This includes the power to instigate updates on the chain and hard forks.

According to CoinDesk, this transition is a step in a larger trend within the cryptocurrency sector towards decentralization. This change brings Cardano’s philosophy more in line with the principles of decentralized governance. Additionally, this adjustment gives ADA token practical value, potentially addressing potential regulatory hurdles, which can be viewed as a strategic decision.

Although it’s ranked as the 28th largest blockchain by DeFiLlama, Cardano still garners significant focus within the cryptocurrency community, largely because of Charles Hoskinson’s high-profile participation. Notably, CoinDesk observes that Hoskinson, who was instrumental in Ethereum’s development and later founded Cardano, continues to attract attention through his vocal opinions and leadership approach.

According to CoinDesk, the “Chang” update is being rolled out in two stages. Currently, the initial phase is active and has established an Interim Constitutional Committee that will temporarily manage governance with restricted powers. This measured strategy enables a more comprehensive structure for governance to develop before fully handing over control to the newly appointed governing bodies.

According to additional information from CoinDesk, it’s anticipated that the second stage, due in the upcoming 90 days, will grant increased authority to Cardano’s governing bodies. This will enable the community to have a greater influence over the direction of Cardano moving forward.

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2024-09-02 02:13