Workshop - 13th March 2025 - Remote

Data Points

Key Learnings

  • AI + blockchain integration will be ubiquitous and invisible to end users.

  • Blockchain should function like the internet — users unaware of underlying tech.

  • First quantum computers expected by 2030 → urgent need for quantum-resistant cryptography.

  • Global shift toward mobile-first access to dApps and Web3 services.

  • AI-induced automation will reshape the workforce; education systems need to adapt.

  • Health sector risks becoming dystopian — must design for human-centered systems.

  • Cross-chain interoperability will be critical → Cardano must not become siloed.


🛡 Security & Resilience Priorities

  • Urgent need to develop a quantum-resistant Cardano blockchain.

  • Prepare for deepfakes and misinformation — authenticity verification tools needed.

  • Establish guardrails for AI integration and machine governance principles.

  • Continuous improvement of chain security and incentives for SPOs.


🏛 Governance Evolution

  • Move toward a fully decentralized governance system, beyond "minimum viable".

  • Develop robust accountability frameworks and dispute resolution mechanisms.

  • Governance must prevent capture and allow smooth onboarding of new participants.

  • Create a comprehensive suite of governance tools.

  • Cardano’s governance model could become an exportable model for external institutions.


💰 Financial Sustainability

  • Treasury depletion is a key concern → urgent to find alternative revenue models beyond staking.

  • Explore non-fiat-based stablecoins to strengthen the ecosystem.

  • Consider treasury diversification into real-world assets and other ecosystems.


🌱 Adoption & Ecosystem Growth

  • Focus on AI + Blockchain use cases to drive relevance.

  • Prioritize real-world applications in:

    • Supply chains

    • Voting systems (governments)

    • Financial inclusion (esp. Africa)

    • DeFi with strong interoperability

    • Land/property registries

    • Remittances

    • Education and certifications

  • Adopt an education-first approach → “meet people where it hurts” to drive adoption.

  • Blockchain should address real global problems, not stay within crypto circles.


⚠ Barriers to Adoption

  • Lack of education and awareness — for public and builders alike.

  • Poor developer experience and high onboarding friction.

  • Missing incubation programs and builder financing.

  • Fragmented and inconsistent ecosystem messaging.

  • Regulatory uncertainty in many regions.

  • Lack of enterprise integration pathways and limited engagement with businesses.


🌍 Regional Insights (esp. Africa & emerging markets)

  • Demand for transparent land registries (e.g. Cameroon).

  • Financial inclusion remains a major unmet need → Cardano can provide low-cost mobile solutions.

  • Blockchain adoption hindered by unreliable electricity & internet infrastructure.

  • Opportunities in voting systems due to scandals and trust issues with existing processes.

  • Some regions (South Africa) show mainstream Bitcoin adoption → Cardano must not miss this wave.

  • Ongoing local upskilling efforts (e.g. using Cardano to train new developers).


👥 Community & Culture

  • Cardano should continue to be known as a "people’s hub" — strong community culture matters as much as tech.

  • Governance and ecosystem must remain inclusive and globally aware.

  • Risk of over-focusing on internal ecosystem metrics instead of external impact.

  • Education & Inclusion should be central to 2030 Vision → partnerships with governments and educational institutions recommended.

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