Cardano Foundation Re-poster

By taking just 15 minutes to share your thoughts, you can directly influence the future direction of Cardano dev tooling. During the previous year, a total of 109 developers completed the Cardano developer survey. We are hoping to see twice that many participants for the current edition. Please contribute your feedback by visiting the following link: https://devsurvey.cardano.org

Discover a fresh perspective on the world of impact investing.

Traveling to Geneva this Thursday, COO Andreas Pletscher is set to participate in the Blockchain for Humanity panel. During the session, he will join @UNHCR_CH, @ColossusItaly, and @IssuanceSwiss.

All participants are united by a single objective, which focuses on establishing continuous financial support to provide aid for refugees.

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Discover a fresh perspective on impact investing. The Blockchain for Humanity panel is taking place in Geneva this Thursday, where COO Andreas Pletscher will be participating alongside @UNHCR_CH, @ColossusItaly, and https://Issuance.swiss. The participants are united by a single, crucial objective, which is to generate ongoing funding for refugee assistance.

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Discover a fresh perspective on impact investing. This coming Thursday in Geneva, COO Andreas Pletscher will participate in the Blockchain for Humanity panel. He will be engaging in this discussion alongside @UNHCR_CH, @ColossusItaly, and https://Issuance.swiss. All the participants are driven by a single, vital mission, which is securing recurring funding for refugee assistance. You can access further details about the event at https://luma.com/tzvfgxnt

In his newest feature for @ForbesTechCncl, @F_Gregaard presents a compelling argument separating blockchain from cryptocurrency. He explains that when you look beyond the digital tokens, you uncover a highly practical foundation. The real utility of this technology rests in superior accounting methods, unalterable documentation, and a collaborative ledger allowing all participants to verify historical events independently. You can explore his complete insights via the link below:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2026/10/29/blockchain-beyond-digital-currency/

The majority of traditional financial assets are governed by unseen regulations. Thanks to the programmable token standard on Cardano, issuers have the ability to embed these conditions directly into the assets themselves. This ensures that the guidelines are automatically applied during every single transaction, while also remaining completely visible for anyone to review.

We invite you to explore exactly why this level of transparency matters by reading our newest publication: http://cardanofoundation.org/blog/rules-guiding-your-financial-assets

If you are already well versed in the Cardano ecosystem, you now have the opportunity to officially validate your skills. Scheduling the Cardano Blockchain Certified Professional (CBCP) exam is straightforward. Candidates have the flexibility to take the assessment remotely online or by visiting a physical test center in person. Upon successfully completing the test, you will be awarded a verifiable professional certificate that highlights your qualifications. Ready to demonstrate your expertise? Secure your exam appointment here: https://find-seats.pearsonvue.com/clients/CARDANO/exams/59018/deliverymodels?locale=en-US

We are looking for an IT Support Specialist based in Switzerland to help our global workforce operate smoothly. In this position, you will be responsible for providing first-line support, managing devices, and ensuring access security. Your daily efforts will directly assist a highly diverse group of colleagues representing more than 24 nationalities spread across 3 continents. For further details and to submit your application, please visit https://cardano-foundation.jobs.personio.com/job/2867859

While we truly see a bright future for RWA tokenization, operating in our role as a DRep has led us to cast a NO vote regarding the initiative to acquire copper utilizing Cardano Treasury funds. We feel that moving forward with this proposition presents an unacceptable level of risk to the Treasury. Entrusting 22M $ADA to the sole authority of one entity is a significant concern for us. Furthermore, when factoring in the steep fees and the reality that essential protective measures are still currently being developed, we simply cannot justify the hazards associated with this move.

Although our team recognizes the genuine potential behind RWA tokenization, we have officially cast a NO vote in our capacity as a DRep regarding the initiative to purchase copper utilizing resources from the Cardano Treasury. We concluded that this specific plan presents excessive hazards for the Treasury. Placing 22M $ADA under the exclusive authority of a single party, especially when paired with elevated fees and protective measures that are still in the development phase, creates a situation that is simply too risky to support at this time.

We would like to express our gratitude to all the individuals who tuned in for our AMA today. A special thank you goes out to the Founder of @TrivolveTech, @Rahulkonudula, as well as @YoramBenzvi, a Partner at https://5am.Earth, for participating in the dialogue. Follow along below to get a more detailed view of the exact projects they are developing.

We are just five minutes away from kicking off our AMA for today.

Currently, there are two distinct initiatives actively operating on the Cardano network within India. The first is an agricultural program that has successfully recorded more than 100,000 farms on-chain. The second involves a forensic evidence platform that is currently being utilized by the Uttar Pradesh police.

To observe the transaction volume these two projects are producing, you are welcome to check out the leaderboard. On that page, you will also find a comprehensive view of all the other developments that are fueling activity across the Cardano ecosystem.

https://cardano.org/apps/leaderboard/

We are eager to gather insights from all developers building on Cardano. 🛠️

Dedicating just 15 minutes to share your thoughts will directly contribute to a stronger infrastructure for every Cardano builder. Your participation in the 2026 State of the Cardano Developer Ecosystem survey is vital, as it allows us to refine and enhance the daily tools, documentation, and libraries that you rely on.

https://cardanofoundation.org/blog/developer-survey-2026

Wishing you a very good morning.

Tokens are not a strict requirement for all blockchain applications. To help demystify this technology, we publish the Simply Blockchain newsletter on a monthly basis, explaining real-world use cases in clear and accessible language. As an example, the upcoming October edition will explore how police in India are relying on Cardano to track their evidence records. Ensure you subscribe before the next release is published by visiting https://cardanofoundation.org/blog#newsletter

Discover how two distinct projects are recording actual transactions on Cardano, with practical applications ranging from police evidence to farm records. We will be exploring exactly how they achieve this during a live AMA tomorrow at 15:00 CET. Join us for an engaging discussion featuring @F_Gregaard, https://5am.Earth, and @trivolvetech. Please submit your questions and activate your event reminders below.

Law enforcement officers in Uttar Pradesh, the most heavily populated state in India, are currently utilizing Cardano to monitor criminal evidence. As active cases unfold, every single lab result and scan is hashed on-chain in real time. We recently published a comprehensive case study that explains exactly how @TrivolveTech developed this system. You can explore the full details by visiting https://cardanofoundation.org/case-studies/trivolvetech-fms

A fresh week has arrived, bringing us renewed opportunities to continue our development efforts.

We are thrilled to participate in a free university course scheduled for next spring. Cardano Academy will be delivering a specialized class within the online Blockchain and Digital Assets course hosted by @UNIC_ENG. During this educational segment, we will provide detailed instruction regarding the eUTxO model along with the core fundamentals of Cardano. Furthermore, we are very pleased to support dedicated learners by officially sponsoring 25 spots within the advanced track of the program.

To fund the development and deployment of its Police Force Management System (PFMS), Trivolve Tech (@trivolvetech) has officially applied for a treasury withdrawal. Our team has taken on the role of administrator for this specific procedure. Contingent upon authorization from the DReps, it will be our duty to coordinate the financial disbursements. We will make certain that the capital is only distributed after individual project milestones have been fully delivered and properly verified.

The complete proposal can be found here: https://dreptalk.com/t/pfms-bringing-government-scale-adoption-to-cardano-by-trivol-681557c4/