2026-01-14 07:25:41

Cardano is about to undergo a special protocol upgrade. The 11th version of the protocol, scheduled for release in 2026, has a hard fork working group that recommends naming it the "van Rossem hard fork" in honor of the late community governance representative Max van Rossem.

This naming proposal will face a community voting process. The specific voting window is from January 13, 2026, to February 14, during which ADA holders can participate in the vote through the DRep governance mechanism. This reflects the Cardano community's emphasis on governance transparency and democratic decision-making — major protocol changes must not only pass technical scrutiny but also gain on-chain community consensus. For users involved in the Cardano ecosystem, this is a noteworthy moment.

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StableBoi

· 10h ago

Commemorating Max is a good idea, but let's wait and see how the community votes. Sometimes these things can easily cause trouble. --- Another round of on-chain voting. It feels like Cardano's democratic system is taken quite seriously, but the time span is always so long. --- It won't launch until 2026... It's still early to decide on the name, but the idea is quite interesting. --- Honestly, this kind of memorial is quite decent, much better than some chains messing around. --- The DRep governance mechanism on Cardano is indeed ahead of the curve, but who knows how engaged the participation will be... --- I'll definitely participate in next year's vote. Anyway, I've already got so much ADA, I should contribute to the ecosystem. --- Wait, Max has passed away? The community hasn't discussed it much. Such things should be promoted more.

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4am_degen

· 10h ago

Another governance vote. Are the brothers ready? It seems like everyone is not paying attention. Van Rossem's name sounds a bit unfamiliar, but let's respect the community's decision. Wait, the voting period is so long? From January to February, it might be dragged out until the last moment again. To be honest, Cardano's DReps gameplay is quite interesting, unlike some chains that do things casually. Being able to commemorate contributors while also implementing a hard fork—I'll give this operation a full score. But here's the problem: 2026 is still far away. Will it really be launched on time... Friend, let's not fall into internal conflicts again when voting. Just choose carefully.

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GateUser-c799715c

· 10h ago

A good way to commemorate Max, but naming a hard fork still requires community voting to be valid; we must respect democracy. 2026 is still early, no rush to focus now, let's wait until it gets closer. Van Rossem hard fork sounds quite formal, much more artistic than some other coins' hard forks haha. The voting window is so long, ADA holders have plenty of time to debate. I'm optimistic about this consensus. Commemorating community contributors is a brilliant move, reminds me that some chains don't even give governance mechanisms respect. DRep governance is great for voting; Cardano really masters transparency in this area. Thinking back to ADA's previous upgrades, the community feedback was definitely taken into account, and this time should be similar. The way Max is commemorated is much more reliable than some projects that just make decisions on a whim. Wait, if that's the case, we need to start preparing early next January. How are the voting rights allocated?

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LiquidationWizard

· 10h ago

A good way to commemorate Max, but the real test is whether the voting can go through. --- DRep governance once again shines, it feels like Cardano has taken democracy to a new level. --- The matter of 2026 needs to be considered now; this pace is a bit intense. --- Changing the name for a hard fork requires a vote, which is a bit ridiculous, but I appreciate this seriousness. --- The problem is, how many ADA holders will actually go out and vote... --- This is what Web3 should look like; technology is solid, but the community still has the final say. --- Another long-term waiting game; 2026 is still early. --- Max van Rossem's name is now etched on the chain, which feels quite authentic. --- High transparency in governance is a good thing, but I'm just worried that ultimately, whales will still call the shots. --- Anyway, the voting rights are there; it depends on who truly cares about this matter.

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ConfusedWhale

· 10h ago

Hats off to Max. The van Rossem fork sounds quite substantial, but we'll have to wait until next year for the vote... This is true decentralization. Honestly, compared to some chains' "tyrant-style" upgrades, ADA's DRep governance is indeed more sophisticated. Next January, we need to keep an eye on the date. But on the other hand, could this transparency make it easier to become a target? How is the voting threshold set? Could it be that big players' opinions carry more weight again?

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NeverVoteOnDAO

· 11h ago

Hmm... It's voting again. I'll just continue to slack off. --- van Rossem's name certainly fits, but I'm sure I'll miss the voting deadline again. --- It's not even 2026 yet; it's too early to talk about this now. --- The DRep mechanism is good, but it's too complicated. Holding coins and lying flat is more comfortable. --- It's good to remember Max's original intention, but the quality of hard forks is the key. --- Every time there's a vote, they say it should be democratic, but in reality, it's still the big players who call the shots... --- Wait, I might miss this voting window again... and I'll be called a "ghost holder" again. --- Cardano takes governance so seriously; comparing it to Ethereum feels a bit intense.

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