Charles Hoskinson Discusses CIP-69
During a recent social media appearance, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, addressed the buzz surrounding CIP-69. This proposal aims to simplify the development process on the Cardano blockchain by consolidating arguments for all types of Plutus scripts currently in use. Hoskinson acknowledged the community’s demand for this integration and revealed ongoing discussions among development teams, with the potential inclusion of CIP-69 in the upcoming Chang hard fork.
Despite the excitement within the community and support from the Cardano Foundation, Hoskinson cautioned about the risks of implementing off-roadmap changes. He stressed the importance of careful consideration to minimize disruptions, but assured stakeholders of the commitment to integrating CIP-69 into the Chang hard fork without significant delays.
Potential Impact on Cardano’s Governance
The upcoming hard fork scheduled for this year signifies a key milestone in Cardano’s journey towards decentralized governance. It will introduce a minimum-viable community-run governance model to the blockchain, paving the way for on-chain community consensus governed by a constitution.
New Governance Structure for Cardano
In addition to the Chang hard fork, Hoskinson outlined broader implications for Cardano’s governance. As the Voltaire era approaches, characterized by community-driven decision-making, the roadmap construction and ratification process will undergo a significant transformation through CIP-1694. This proposal is fundamental in shaping Cardano’s governance framework, laying the foundation for key governing bodies and a blockchain constitution, ushering in a new era of decentralized governance for Cardano.
Gradual Shift to Community-Driven Governance
While the move towards community-driven governance is a pivotal advancement, Hoskinson emphasized the gradual nature of this process. Not all decisions will immediately be under community control, and the evolution of Cardano’s governance mechanism will take place incrementally.