Hoskinson Hunts DAOs for Cardano Governance Fixes

Charles Hoskinson is embarking on a comprehensive review of governance models across over 11,000 decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in an effort to revamp how Cardano settles internal disputes.

The move comes at a critical time for the network as it faces a contentious funding proposal that is facing opposition from nearly 87% of Delegated Representatives. The proposal seeks 32.9 million ADA to fund Cardano's 2026 research roadmap, including quantum security and scaling work.

Hoskinson has warned that if the proposal fails, IOG will not resubmit it, potentially forcing layoffs and shutting down some research labs. He is also considering registering as a DRep himself, which would grant him a direct vote in Cardano's on-chain system, or holding a mini-convention before the 2027 governance cycle to rally stakeholders behind constitutional reform.

The review's scope suggests that Hoskinson is looking for structural fixes rather than quick patches. By drawing on thousands of DAO models, he hopes to shape amendments to how Cardano sets its roadmap and resolves executive-level disputes through its constitution.