Decentralized Governance is here

Decentralized Governance is here

The future of Cardano is in your hands. Vote, govern, and shape the network.

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What is Plomin?

What is Plomin?

The Plomin Hard Fork, activated on January 29, 2025, is one of the most significant upgrades in Cardano’s history.


It marks the transition to on-chain governance, where ADA holders can vote on network decisions, treasury management, and future upgrades.

The Plomin Hard Fork, activated on January 29, 2025, is one of the most significant upgrades in Cardano’s history.


It marks the transition to on-chain governance, where ADA holders can vote on network decisions, treasury management, and future upgrades.

Decentralized Governance

ADA holders can vote on Cardano’s development

Hard Fork Approvals

Future protocol upgrades require community votes

Treasury Management

Community control over funding for ecosystem growth

Governance participation is crucial

Governance participation is crucial

With the Plomin Hard Fork, governance in Cardano has evolved, bringing new rules and requirements for staking rewards and voting.

With the Plomin Hard Fork, governance in Cardano has evolved, bringing new rules and requirements for staking rewards and voting.

Delegate to a DRep to receive Staking Rewards

Previously, staking rewards were automatically claimable. Now, you must delegate your voting power to a Delegated Representative (DRep) to continue receiving rewards

Voting is Now a Core Responsibility

ADA holders are now governors of the network — your votes decide protocol updates, treasury spending, and governance rules

Governance is Now an On-Chain Process

All governance actions — proposals, votes, and decisions — are recorded on-chain for full transparency

How does

How does

voting

voting

work?

work?

01

Proposal Submission

Community members submit a proposal.

02

Voting Begins

ADA holders vote using their wallets.

03

On-Chain Execution

If approved, the decision is automatically implemented.

The Plomin Hard Fork is named in honor of Matthew Plomin, a respected member of the Cardano community who made significant contributions to decentralized finance and governance before his passing in November 2024

The Plomin Hard Fork is named in honor of Matthew Plomin, a respected member of the Cardano community who made significant contributions to decentralized finance and governance before his passing in November 2024

Take Part in
Cardano’s Future

Take Part in
Cardano’s Future

Delegate voting power / Stay informed on proposals / Engage in the community

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