Everything you need to understand how Cardano is governed.
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Cardano lets ADA holders vote on how the network is run — things like spending community funds, changing rules, and approving upgrades. You participate by choosing a representative who votes for you.
Explore representativesYou pick someone who votes on Cardano decisions for you. Your ADA never leaves your wallet — you’re just choosing who speaks on your behalf. You can switch anytime.
Find your representativeProposals cover spending community funds, changing network rules, approving major upgrades, and more. Each decision needs approval from representatives, staking pools, and a constitutional committee.
Browse decisionsThree groups share the power: representatives (who vote on your behalf), staking pool operators (who run the network), and a constitutional committee (who make sure the rules are followed).
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