The December edition of Essential Cardano360 is here, and it’s an annual review special. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the most defining moments that made 2025 a standout year for the Cardano ecosystem.
This year saw intense development, historic milestones, and the community showing up in force around the globe. Here’s a look back at the highlights you’ll find in this special edition:
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Decentralized Governance & Future Vision: Relive the first full year of Voltaire governance, including the Plomin hard fork and the on-chain ratification of the Cardano Constitution. We also recap how governance continues to mature, with discussions around the Beyond MVG project charting the future of governance metrics.
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World-Class Research & Engineering: Dive into the research that underpins the protocol, including the IOR Cardano Vision Roadmap and the architecture redesign of Project Acropolis. This section also features engineering breakthroughs like the official 1.0 launch of Hydra and the radical transparency of the Leios Development Tracker.
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Community and Ecosystem Growth: From major global events like Token2049, Rare Evo, and the inaugural Midnight Summit, to our monthly “Building on Cardano” slot where we meet just a few of the builders driving Cardano forward, we celebrate the community that delivered real-world utility this year.
Don’t miss this in-depth look at just some of the breakthroughs, key projects, and community achievements that defined the year.
Watch the full annual review video now!
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