Intersect MBO is a dynamic, member-driven organization focused on ensuring the ongoing development and sustainability of the Cardano blockchain. Officially launched in 2023 and incorporated as a mutual-benefit nonprofit, it empowers community members to take a leadership role in shaping Cardano’s technical roadmap, governance, and ecosystem growth.
Mission and Vision
Intersect places Cardano’s community at the center—promoting a more resilient, secure, and transparent ecosystem. It advances the Cardano blockchain by coordinating decentralized development, managing core infrastructure, and facilitating community-led governance.
Governance Structure
At its foundation are standing committees and working groups that guide specific areas: open source development, budgeting, constitutional oversight, technical steering, community building, product strategy, and civic engagement. These bodies are composed of members elected twice annually via a one-member-one-vote system.
Core Functions & Activities
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Governance: Implements Cardano’s on‑chain voting system, coordinates delegate representatives (DReps), and provides governance tools.
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Open Source Stewardship: Recently assumed custody of Cardano’s core code repositories, working through an Open Source Committee and Open Source Office to drive repository management and code quality.
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Budgeting & Roadmapping: Manages collective development budgets and establishes transparent processes for project approvals and funding via working groups.
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Community Building: Supports member events, hackathons, and global town halls, reinforcing Cardano’s collaborative culture.
Membership Benefits
Members enjoy direct influence over Cardano’s future, with rights to vote, run for committee seats, shape consensus decisions, apply for grants and work packages, and network through exclusive events.
Impact & Legacy
Intersect acts as the “Cardano town square,” uniting diverse voices to build decentralized governance and secure infrastructure. By stewarding open-source cores, launching on-chain governance, and funding roadmap priorities, it significantly advances Cardano’s self-sustaining vision.
