In a December 2024 livestream, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson discussed governance challenges and strategic priorities for 2025, emphasizing the need for community accountability within the Cardano Foundation. He outlined plans for a community-approved constitution and an annual on-chain budget to support ecosystem growth, while expressing concerns over potential resistance from the Foundation. Despite governance hurdles, Hoskinson remains optimistic about Cardano's future, highlighting upcoming innovations like Bitcoin integration and the Midnight sidechain, which he predicts will significantly impact the ecosystem.
