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Cardano Hard Fork Passed by Just 53% — Is Onchain Governance Ready?

The Cryptonomist·July 20, 2026·1 min read
Cardano Hard Fork Passed by Just 53% — Is Onchain Governance Ready?

Cardano activated the Van Rossem hard fork on July 18, 2026, moving the network to a new protocol. The hard fork passed by just 53%, raising questions about onchain governance readiness. The most consequential part was who pushed the button, not the code itself.

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