Cardano Ecosystem Constitution v2

I am voting NO to the proposed constitutional amendment labeled as version 2.0. The Cardano constitution was ratified less than one year ago through extensive community consultation, and amendments should not be rushed without clear justification.

My Decision Framework

My opposition to this proposal rests on three key concerns:

1. Inadequate Explanation of Changes

The governance action abstract, motivation, and rationale does not adequately or clearly explain the scope of actual changes being made to the constitution. The proposal lacks sufficient detail about what specific modifications are being proposed and why they are necessary. Constitutional amendments demand transparent communication that enables informed decision-making by the community.

2. Misleading Version Designation

Labeling this as “version 2.0” implies major architectural changes to our governance framework. The designation suggests fundamental restructuring rather than incremental improvements. This creates unnecessary confusion among stakeholders about the nature and scope of the proposed changes when clearer version numbering would better serve the community. Further, the major version designation may not connote adequate respect for the high community effort leading to 1.0. I encourage document or protocol versions to utilize semantic versioning where possible to ensure common understanding.

3. Insufficient Time Since Ratification

The current constitution was ratified less than one year ago following extensive community deliberation. Proposing amendments so soon after adoption prevents adequate time to assess how the current framework functions in practice. Constitutional stability requires allowing sufficient operational experience before considering modifications.

Conclusion

Constitutional amendments should be reserved for necessary improvements identified through practical experience, communicated with absolute clarity, and labeled appropriately to reflect their scope. While continuous improvement of our governance framework is valuable, and there are a lot of useful and well-intentioned updates in this proposal, I encourage future proposals to focus on smaller, more accurately named, and better-described governance actions that promote incremental and transparent change. Emphasizing transparency and a more conservative approach, especially when it pertains to the constitution, will better serve Cardano’s long-term governance stability.