According to U.Today, Charles Hoskinson, the mastermind behind Cardano, recently addressed the buzz around CIP-69 on social media. CIP-69 aims to enhance the development process on the Cardano (ADA) blockchain by consolidating arguments for all existing types of Plutus scripts. Hoskinson revealed ongoing discussions among the development teams, hinting at the possible integration of CIP-69 in the forthcoming Chang Hard Fork. Despite the evident enthusiasm from the community and support from the Cardano Foundation, Hoskinson issued a word of caution. He highlighted the inherent risks tied to off-roadmap changes, emphasizing the importance of careful deliberation to avoid potential disruptions. However, he reassured stakeholders that the development teams are dedicated to incorporating CIP-69 into the Chang Hard Fork without significant delays.
The hard fork, scheduled for this year, signifies a crucial step in Cardano's journey towards decentralized governance. It introduces a minimum-viable, community-run governance to the Cardano blockchain, setting the stage for on-chain community consensus governed by a constitution. Beyond the Chang Hard Fork, Hoskinson's statement also hinted at wider implications for Cardano's governance structure. With the onset of the Voltaire era, characterized by community-led decision-making, the roadmap construction and ratification process will undergo a thorough revamp through CIP-1694. This proposal is pivotal in shaping Cardano's governance framework, laying the groundwork for the formation of key governing bodies and a blockchain constitution, marking a new era of Cardano's decentralized governance.
However, Hoskinson emphasized the gradual nature of this transition. Not all decisions will immediately be under the community's control, and the evolution of Cardano's governance mechanism will progress incrementally.