# Product - Research Working Group

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## Purpose

Welcome to the Research Working Group knowledge base.\
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The Intersect Research Working Group operates under the Intersect Product Committee, focusing on advancing research initiatives within the Cardano ecosystem. Its primary aim is to foster research that aligns with the goals of the Product Committee.\
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To engage with us please message us via our [Discord channel](https://discord.com/channels/1136727663583698984/1296205049915244594) or contact Fergie via [X](https://x.com/fergiemiller).

## Related committee

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[Intersect -  Product committee](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-product-committee/)
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## Members

[Fergie Miller](https://x.com/fergiemiller) (Input | Output Research)\
Nicolas Biri (Input | Output Research)\
Lorenzo Bruno (Intersect MBO)

Please contact us if you are interested in joining the Research Working Group.

## Objectives

The Intersect Research Working Group aims to establish a robust research agenda centered on sustainability, interoperability, and security to drive Cardano’s growth.

Through conducting fundamental research in areas like consensus algorithms (e.g., Ouroboros Omega), zero-knowledge proofs, quantum-resistant cryptography, and smart contract functionality, the group seeks to enable adoption, resilience, and education within the Cardano ecosystem.

## Priorities

**Cardano Vision**\
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A five-year vision for Cardano, outlining research priorities, objectives and proposed application areas under a number of thematic focus areas. This plan is informed by Cardano’s tenets, analysis of the research landscape and stakeholder consultations, reflecting on lessons learned over the past seven years to ensure Cardano reinforces its leadership and worldwide adoption.\
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[Cardano Vision presentation (opens in Google slides)](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B2MX1BlYJu5xa6KRix2vd_inTAAQLmoVINVrIb2oYzw/edit?usp=sharing)<br>

**2025 Work Program**

Finalization of the 2025 work program prioritization which includes specific workstreams aimed at delivering excellence, quality and implementation.

These include objectives, work plans, deliverables and resource allocation ensuring each workstream contributes effectively to Cardano's long-term vision of a robust, secure, and scalable blockchain platform.

[Cardano Vision proposal (open in Google docs)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rNYWLwazh0vX3TMWMRfDqQc6ffLnFTAE/view)\
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[Work Porgram 2025 - 20 Fundamental Research streams (opens in Google sheets)](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XtragK8dfzXbdVruo5X063ziBVd_R8Tz_05DapRt380/edit?usp=sharing) \
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[Work Program 2025 - 6 Technology Validation streams (opens in Google sheets)](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BRPJoJ0s2Q1C1uswIejYmvUNAPIcnPohrh8ITT97my0/edit?usp=sharing)<br>

**Communication & Dissemination**

Following community feedback during the 2025 funding campaign, the RWG monthly sessions have been restructured to engage the community more effectively and provide a quorum for strategic research collaboration.\
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To join the sessions on on the first Tuesday of each month, please sign up via the Input | Ouput Research [webpage](https://services.iohk.io/irwg-meeting).

## Collaborate with us

* [Discord channel](https://discord.com/channels/1136727663583698984/1296205049915244594)

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