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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LootboxPhobia

· 01-17 05:12

A hard fork in memory of Max, this is what true decentralization should look like. --- Voting again, remember January 13th, everyone must participate. --- Honestly, Cardano's recent moves are quite considerate, unlike some chains that are so cold and impersonal. --- DRep governance sounds good, let's see how engaged people are... usually only a few vote. --- Naming a hard fork in honor of a contributor? I like this idea. --- Do we really have to wait until 2026? Let's give it a nudge. --- The question is, how many people will actually vote in DRep? I, for one, have forgotten. --- This is true respect for the community, much better than some chains' brutal hard forks. --- Voting after voting, in the end, it's still the big players who call the shots. --- I want to learn more about Max van Rossem's story; I don't know much about his background.

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AirdropworkerZhang

· 01-16 10:04

Wow, another hard fork, and this time it's commemorating a figure. That's interesting. Wait, the voting window is only in January next year? We still have to wait almost a year. Max van Rossem, I've heard of him but don't know much. Can a big shot explain his achievements? DRep voting is back again. Do I have enough ADA... Honestly, Cardano's governance process is really slow, but at least it's transparent, unlike some other chains. van Rossem hard fork, wow, they even named it. Nostalgic feeling is a bit strong. But why go through all this trouble? Why not just upgrade directly? Why bother with voting... Will it rise this time? Hard forks usually cause a surge, right?

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GateUser-26d7f434

· 01-15 18:32

van Rossem Hard Fork, this name is meaningful, a good way to commemorate the community members During the 2026 voting period, keep a close eye on it. Cardano has indeed put effort into DRep governance Wait, so the voting is only next year? I need to note January 13... Another hard fork is coming, it seems Cardano's technical iteration never stops The on-chain consensus voting process is really better than some other chains Max van Rossem is quite influential in the community. Naming it after him commands respect

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GateUser-3824aa38

· 01-15 12:48

The way to commemorate Max is quite special, but why does it feel like on-chain governance is getting more and more complicated... Wait, the voting window is until January next year? Then I better stock up on ADA first, brothers This is just Cardano's style, everything has to go through democracy. I just want to ask if we can move faster Van Rossem hard fork sounds quite formal, but I'm still concerned about what substantial improvements this upgrade will bring to the ecosystem It all depends on how the DReps vote; it feels like it's always the same faces... Commemorating community representatives while doing technical upgrades, Cardano's move is commendable Really? We have to wait for the voting results? I just want to know how the performance will be after the upgrade Old Cardano, governance first, efficiency second... but maybe that's a good thing too

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StableBoi

· 01-14 07:53

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

· 01-14 07:52

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

· 01-14 07:47

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

· 01-14 07:47

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

· 01-14 07:45

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

· 01-14 07:42

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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