Cardano’s Chang Fork is Ready: September 1 Launch Date Set

The Chang hard fork will bring Cardano into the Voltaire Era.

The Voltaire Era will focus on decentralized governance and will have two main parts:

- Chang Upgrade 1 will implement governance features on Cardano, kicking off the technical launch phase outlined in CIP 1694. This phase sets the stage for decentralized voting and governance.

- Chang Upgrade 2 will move CIP 1694 out of the technical launch phase, unlocking the final features of on-chain governance, including delegate participation and treasury withdrawals. This is a major step forward, as it empowers the community to propose and fund new projects in the Cardano ecosystem.