## **WHAT IS INTERSECT**

Intersect is a member-based organization for the Cardano ecosystem

Intersect is a member-based organization for the Cardano ecosystem tasked with ensuring its continuity and future development. Bringing members together behind a shared vision, Intersect enables a more resilient, secure, transparent, and innovative Cardano ecosystem that puts members in the driving seat of Cardano’s future.

**Our values**

**Cardano first**

We prioritize Cardano’s infrastructure and ecosystem in all our endeavors. This means Cardano’s core ethos remains very much at the heart of our DNA. It also means we advocate for and support Cardano projects, builders, founders, and all ecosystem participants ahead of alternatives. When opportunities arise—such as open positions or collaborations—we first look to our community members. We are committed to supporting the ecosystem first and foremost, and scaling through our members to ensure that Cardano thrives from within.

**Transparency**

Transparency is at the root of all our processes and decisions. We operate with both implicit and explicit consent from our members, ensuring that oversight and scrutiny are integral parts of our governance. By being open about our actions and decisions, we build trust within the community and enable members to be fully informed participants in shaping Cardano's future.

**Servant leadership**

We believe in leading by serving. Collaboration is key, and we work hand-in-hand with our members, committees, working groups, and all stakeholders. We actively listen to our members and our elected committees at every turn, making ourselves approachable, open, and available as much as possible. Our internal ways of working are rooted in supporting others to achieve their goals, fostering a cooperative environment where everyone's contributions are valued.

**Inform, not dictate**

Our role is to inform and empower our members, not to dictate actions or decisions. We provide the resources, information, and support necessary to drive progress but recognize that progress is ultimately delivered by our members. By supporting members to make informed decisions, we aim to achieve better outcomes on-chain and ensure that the direction of Cardano is shaped by those who are most invested in its success.

**Our 2024 focus**

At its core, Intersect will focus on ensuring, through its members, the future maintenance and development of Cardano. As a community governed blockchain, this means caring about both the technology and processes that enable technical progress and consensus through discourse and collaboration.

Our focus in 2024 has been:

1 . Supporting the rollout of Cardano's on-chain governance through support services for the ICC and DReps, plus tooling (like Cardano GovTool) and hardfork facilitation

2 . Creating a shared Cardano product roadmap to take Cardano into 2025 and beyond

3 . Establishing an annual budget process for Cardano, utilizing Cardano's treasury to support key areas such as core infrastructure, research and development, community grants, marketing/growth and more. 

WHAT IS INTERSECT

INTRODUCTION

## **INTERSECT'S STRUCTURE **

**Intersect's Structure**

Similar to municipalities, local councils, and other member-based organizations, Intersect has a governing board occupied and administered by its members, with various committees and working groups focused on specific domains and interests.

The design of Intersect’s governance and membership structure helps identify strategic priorities for Cardano’s development by having broad representation through a diverse global membership base. 

**Incorporation**

Intersect is incorporated in the United States Wyoming, as a Mutual Benefit Nonprofit organization in accordance with Wyoming’s state laws. Given the State’s warmness to innovation and new technology, specifically around blockchain and DAOs, it was the ideal jurisdiction to incorporate Intersect. 

Intersect was incorporated on December 8th, 2023.

INTERSECT'S STRUCTURE 

## **INTERSECT VALUES**

Intersect values represents how our internal staff approach their work everyday, but also extends to all members at Intersect with how we interact and treat one another.

**Empathy**

- Recognize the human capital among us all - supporting and understanding each other.
- Understanding that if one thinks that something is good for them, that doesn't mean it is suitable for all. Do not assume. This means that we should consider the needs and perspectives of others, not just our own when making decisions.
- Being mindful of starting conversations on a negative foot. Positivity breeds positivity.

**Transparency**

- Being able to share your views openly.
- Being able to understand the flow of the decision-making process.
- Instead of building walls, bring a chair to the table.
- Enabling decision-making power and decentralisation through being informed

**Trust**

- Providing autonomy to others to make critical decisions.
- Believing in the abilities and talents of others.
- Being able to trust colleagues, trust yourself and trust the community.

**Respect**

- Respecting the value in everyone’s opinion, even if it’s different to yours.
- No one person has a monopoly on good ideas. Listen and be open minded to others.

**Teamwork**

- Working as a team allows us to achieve better than the sum of our parts. We bring unique skills and perspectives that contribute to our collective success.
- Understanding different perspectives and helping others where possible.
- Knowing that we can do it together.
- Knowing that when one needs help, they can ask.
- Sharing the load and pulling in the same direction.

**Accountability**

- Everyone takes responsibility for the work that they are doing.
- Empowering others to do their best work.

**Innovation**

- Working together to think of new and exciting ideas.
- Listening and providing feedback for improvement and growth.

**Professionalism**

- Utilizing the best of our knowledge and experience to deliver results.
- Carrying ourselves with honor and pride at all times.

**Diversity**

- Embracing a spirit that we all come from different walks of life and coming together to reach a common goal.

**Determination**

- Striving for success to reach our goals as a team and company.

Our team united in embodying these values, is on a mission to build a better and stronger Cardano ecosystem. 

INTERSECT VALUES

## **INTERSECT GOVERNANCE**

👉🏻 Info about **board elections** can be found [here](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-voting-events/intersect-elections-2024) 👈

**The Governing Board**

Intersect’s initial Governing Board comprises five member seats. To establish operations, three board members have been appointed with representatives from seed funders and members’ Input Output Global and EMURGO and the COO as interim on the third seat. The third seat has been offered as an academic position to Wyoming University’s Blockchain Center of Excellence. The seed funder seats have a three-year term in consideration of funding given, whilst the academic seat will have a one-year tenure.

The remaining two seats will be filled from Intersect’s membership, with elections to be held in the second half of 2024. Terms of these remaining seats are to be determined with the community as part of the election design.

**Additional Board Members**

The process to appoint the two remaining Governing Board members needs to be designed and launched in collaboration with members and in accordance with Intersect’s bylaws. To start, a new Advisory Board will be initiated and tasked with making this happen, and can also look at the process to establish wider committee elections. 

**Governing Board Meetings**

In 2024, the Governing Board will convene on a monthly basis, with the next board meeting scheduled for January 31st, 2024. The agenda and meeting minutes will be published in a timely manner.

Intersect Board Meetings details can be found [here](https://board.docs.intersectmbo.org/)

**Contacting the Governing Board**

The Governing Board can be contacted via [board@intersectmbo.org](board@intersectmbo.org)

**Community advisory body working group**

In January 2024, a community-led initiative to form a working group was established. The advisory body working group helps to support and drive transparency at the governing board level, including observing board meetings. One of the tenets of the working group is to ensure Intersect's legitimacy as a member-based organization is achieved through listening and gathering feedback from as much of the community as possible and surfacing recommendations to the governing board. 

**Intersect Professional Staff**

Intersect is staffed by a team of experienced professionals with extensive exposure in the Cardano community. Later in Q1 2024, a new section on the website will highlight the staff behind the scenes, many of whom are already well-known in the community.

INTERSECT GOVERNANCE

## **INTERSECT FUNDING**

Intersect supports the growth of decentralized and inclusive systems through technology and education, the administration of Cardano’s governance processes enabling technical changes, and advocacy. This can translate to internal operations and providing funding to develop Cardano’s open-source technology. 

To establish Intersect and provide sufficient capital to operate, Intersect has been seed funded by members Input Output Global and EMURGO. On the proviso that Intersect becomes a success in 2024, Intersect will seek funding for 2025 via a community vote from the Cardano Treasury or alternative sources. 

**Funding Cardano & the DevTrust**

Cardano has an underlying operational cost to keep the network running each year. This includes maintenance, upgrades and a variety of technical innovations to ensure Cardano continues to be current and a leading blockchain. Initially, for 2024, members Input Output Global and EMURGO have funded Cardano’s continuity. This funding enables a collection of members to continue supplying technical services to deliver the core operations. In Q1, Intersect will announce the scope of services these members have planned for 2024. 

To hold these initial operational funds, Intersect designed the Cardano Development Trust (DevTrust). This is a fund that’s mandated to **only use its funds for the benefit of the Cardano Blockchain and the development of Cardano**. The DevTrust acts as a vehicle to support and fund the continuity & vision contracts, and other commitments (such as grants). Intersect’s mandate is to administer the DevTrust to fulfil contractual agreements and earn service fees to support its operations.

INTERSECT FUNDING

## **INTERSECT MEMBERSHIP**

Be part of the community, take an active role in the next generation of Cardano, and make positive change a reality.

Intersect is your opportunity to be part of a community driving the next generation of Cardano. As a member, you'll play a vital role in influencing governance, supporting key projects, and strengthening the ecosystem. Whether through participating in committees, voting on critical decisions, or gaining exclusive access to grants and networking opportunities, Intersect membership offers numerous ways to make a meaningful impact. Join us today and be part of a community committed to positive change and innovation in the blockchain space.

**Exclusive benefits for members:**

- **Committees, groups, and boards**: Participate in forming Cardano governance recommendations.
- **Voting rights**: Influence critical decisions by participating in board elections and governance committees.
- **Access to funding**: Apply for community grants and funding to drive forward utility projects and ecosystem growth.
- **Networking opportunities**: Engage with other members at exclusive events and gain early insights on upcoming projects.
- **Increased visibility**: Showcase your contributions and gain recognition within the ecosystem.


[Intersect Membership Agreements](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/legal/intersect-membership-agreements)

INTERSECT MEMBERSHIP

## **MEMBERSHIP TIERS AND BENEFITS**

This page gives an overview of the Intersect membership tiers, their cost and the related benefits

![](https://i.imgur.com/oDnfQ4O.png)

**Benefits**

![](https://i.imgur.com/DPR6YqZ.png)

![](https://i.imgur.com/OACZmkd.png)


**Other Benefits**

![](https://i.imgur.com/TJulWcU.png)

![](https://i.imgur.com/p08Nn8P.png)

**Marketing and Comms Benefits**

![](https://i.imgur.com/aq3bI0R.png)

MEMBERSHIP TIERS AND BENEFITS

## **WORKING ON CARDANO**

Overview of key areas Intersect supports for Cardano

**Supporting Cardano Governance**

Intersect facilitates processes to support Cardano governance. In particular Intersect:

- Supports the processes related to Cardano Hard Fork facilitation
- Supports the definition and development of Cardano Governance tools
- Supports the processes related to creating and maintaining a Cardano Constitution

**Supporting Cardano Product**

Intersect facilitates processes to support a community definition of Cardano Product vision and roadmap. 

**Supporting Cardano Budget**

Intersect facilitates processes to support a community definition of Cardano Budget related to a Cardano product roadmap. 

WORKING ON CARDANO

## **INTERSECT SUPPORT FOR CARDANO'S GOVERNANCE**

Overview of Intersect support to facilitate processes related to Cardano Governace

The [Civics committee](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-overview/intersect-committees/civics-committee) is responsible for this key pillar of Intersect.

Intersect via the Civics committee supports the processes related to Cardano Governance.
In particular, in 2024 Intersect is supporting:

- Processes related to Cardano Hard Fork facilitation 
- Definition and development of Cardano Governance tools
- Processes related to creating and maintaining a Cardano Constitution

INTERSECT SUPPORT FOR CARDANO'S GOVERNANCE

## **INTERSECT SUPPORT FOR CARDANO PRODUCT**

Overview of Intersect support to define and maintain a Cardano Product vision and roadmap

The [Product committee](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-overview/intersect-committees/product-committee) is responsible for this key pillar of Intersect.

Intersect via the Product Committee supports the processes related to Cardano Governance.
In particular, in 2024 Intersect is supporting:

- Creation of a backlog for Core Cardano continuity for 2024
- Creation of a Cardano roadmap for 2025
- Creation of a Cardano 5year vision for 2025

INTERSECT SUPPORT FOR CARDANO PRODUCT

## **INTERSECT SUPPORT FOR CARDANO**

Overview of Intersect support to define and maintain a Cardano Budget

The [Budget committee](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-overview/intersect-committees/budget-committee) is responsible for this key pillar of Intersect.

Intersect via the budget committee supports the processes related to Cardano Governance.
In particular, in 2024 Intersect is supporting:

- Processes related to a Cardano Budget
- Creation of a Cardano Budget for 2025

INTERSECT SUPPORT FOR CARDANO

## **MANAGING DELIVERY PARTNERS**

This page explains how Intersect manage supplier contracts on behalf of the DevTrust

**How do we manage contracts?**

Intersect facilitates and administrates the management and oversight of all supplier contracts on behalf of [DevTrust](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-overview/intersects-structure/intersect-funding). This captures an extensive role in the facilitation, execution, and ongoing administration of contractual agreements between DevTrust and its suppliers. Intersect will actively engage in the negotiation process, ensuring that contractual terms align with DevTrust's objectives. 

Furthermore, Intersect will monitor the compliance and performance of suppliers, implementing necessary measures to uphold contractual obligations, optimize operational efficiency, and provide community transparency.

**Delivery assurance function**

Delivery assurance refers to the commitment & processes between continuity delivery partners to ensure the timely and reliable delivery of products, services, or projects - meeting specified requirements and expectations. It involves managing risks, monitoring progress, and implementing strategies for successful & punctual delivery. The methodology to gain assurance is flexible, depending on the length, complexity, and associated delivery risks.

Steered by the Technical Steering Committee (TSC), the Delivery assurance team is a core function at Intersect - completing tasks outlined above on behalf of the community. The team must execute its functions to ensure Cardano's continuity plan is delivered.

MANAGING DELIVERY PARTNERS

## **CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS OVERVIEW**

Welcome to the Change Management Process for the Cardano Continuity contract managed by Intersect. This process ensures clarity on how changes can be introduced, providing certainty in our operations.

**Scope of the Process:**

This procedure applies to changes made to adjust direction, scope, or effort between Planning Increments (PI) or Statements of Work (SoWs). It also covers changes to policies and procedures affecting delivery under the Continuity work plan.

This process does not apply to the regular PI planning cycles nor to SoWs that have not yet been agreed, which agree scope and effort for an upcoming 3-month period.

**Roles and Responsibilities:**

- Change Requestor: Identifies the need for change, completes the change form, and ensures implementation and reporting. This role can be fulfilled by anyone representing an organisation named within the contract subject to the change.
- Change Manager: Manages change procedures, evaluates requests, and maintains records. A nominated person within Intersect’s Delivery Assurance Team.
- Technical Steering Committee (TSC): Acts as the Change Advisory Board and evaluates requests.
- Approver: TSC approves changes below the agreed threshold, while the Managing Director approves changes above.
- Implementor: The Implementer is responsible for implementing the change.

**Raising a New Change Request:**

- Discuss potential requests with involved parties before formally raising them, via email or the dedicated Delivery Assurance Slack channel.
- Any party named within a contract can initiate a change request outside of the PI planning or SoW creation process.
- Requests originating from third parties should be raised formally through the quality & feedback knowledge page for the TSC to take appropriate action.
- The change requestor is responsible for completing the Change Request form.
- Changes may be to scope of work, allocated effort, timelines or any other material change.
- Formal recording of change requests via email to delivery@intersectmbo.org or during joint delivery assurance meetings and noted at the TSC.

** Approving a New Change Request:**

- Changes to policies and procedures will also be included within this process.  Where these have no material impact on the cost of delivery.
- Changes in scope, effort, or cost implications are presented to the TSC for recommendation, prior to the change being agreed.
- Final approval by Intersect's Managing Director (MD) for changes above set thresholds.

**Recording & Communicating a Change Request:**

- Intersect, as the Change Manager maintains a formal change log and updates the risk register for approved changes.
- For change requests that require MD sign off, the Change Manager will provide an update to the TSC.
- For approved changes, impacted departments within Intersect are informed, and the community is notified via Gitbooks.
- The Intersect Security Policy may supersede any change policy.
- Cardano roadmap may be updated jointly by the Change Requestor & Manager to account for changes, and also account for new long-term work items. Roadmap items must be picked up from the roadmap via the regular planning process.

**Exceptions and Approval Thresholds:**

- Emergencies (e.g. an urgent security issue) may allow immediate action with subsequent urgent notification to Intersect.
- Initial changes require approval from the Managing Director until formal thresholds are established at the AMM in October.

CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS OVERVIEW

## **INTERSECT COMMITTEES**

Find all detailed committee spaces [here](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/)

The bi-weekly committee reports can be found [here](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/committee-overview/readme/committee-reporting)

Intersect is designed to be steered by its members so the future of Cardano is community-led. The membership body provides this steering via standing committees. Standing committees are designed to be community-led, with community members taking an active role influencing the future of Cardano.

Intersect will initiate seven standing committees in 2024, covering the functional operations required to steer the delivery of "[continuity](https://www.intersectmbo.org/news/cardano-continuity)", provide steering direction to the drafting of Cardano's constitution,  support the internal membership, and more.  A standing committee is expected to be a permanent fixture, although, changes may be required as the committees mature and the objectives evolve. The [governing board](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-overview/intersects-structure/intersect-governance) will review proposed changes and support the membership.  

Working groups typically roll up into one of the seven committees. Working groups are, for the most part, temporary functions that support a committees' wider objectives or to expand expertise by seeking contributions from outside of Intersect. Working groups can be on any subject and are by nature less formal than standing committees.

You can an overview of the committee and their respective ways of working [here](https://intersect.gitbook.io/intersect-committees-groups). You can also find: 

- Committee Maturity Standards
- Committee Guiding Principles
- Bi-Weekly Report for all Committees
- Committee General Communications
- Glossary of Terms

**Current Committees at Intersect:**

![](https://i.imgur.com/qPcxoFa.png)

👉🏻 Info about committee elections can be found [here](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-voting-events/intersect-elections-2024) 👈



INTERSECT COMMITTEES

## **INTERSECT STEERING COMMITTEE**

This committee is currently being formed. This page will be updated soon

**What is the Intersect Steering Committee?**

The Intersect Steering Committee brings together the chairs of the main Standing Committees with the Functional Administration Leads of Intersect to empower collective decision-making and thinking to support the development of Intersect on behalf of the Cardano community.

INTERSECT STEERING COMMITTEE

**What is the Civics Committee?**

The Civics Committee provide facilitation and oversight to the Cardano Community related to the governance of Cardano. This includes developing and facilitating processes to engage the Cardano Community in governance, coordinating with subject matter experts where needed, and providing support as requested by the Cardano Constitutional Committee.

**Why is this committee important?**

The Cardano Civics Committee ensures that Cardano's governance is accessible, fair, and transparent.

**Which topics does this committee cover?**

While not all of these topics are addressed yet, the vision is for the committee to cover topics such as:

- Facilitate a ratification period for the constitution.
- Enable and maintain the history of off-chain discussions about proposals.
- Monitor tools for on-chain voting to verify that they are maintained and operational.
- Update guidelines, templates, and standards for on-chain voting.
- Providing non-binding recommendations as requested by the community regarding Cardano governance improvements.

**How to join?**

The Cardano Civics Committee will participate in Intersect committee elections to select the next cohort of members.

To find out more details about this committee view the committee space


[About Civics Committee | Intersect Committee Spaces](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/v/intersect-civics-committee)

CIVICS COMMITTEE

## **MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE (MCC)**

**What is the Membership and Community Committee?**

The Membership and Community Committee (MCC) fosters a thriving Cardano community through effective Intersect membership sales, account management, community support, tooling grants, education, and engaging events.

**Why is this committee important?**

It devises strategies to engage community members, promote collaboration, and encourage meaningful contributions. By organizing events, forums, and online platforms, the committee creates spaces for interaction and knowledge-sharing among community participants.

**Which topics does this committee cover?**

The MCC oversees membership within Intersect and, by doing so, ensures that each member has access to benefits and opportunities for fuller participation in Cardano’s growth and development. The MCC also reviews, accepts or rejects proposals for community Working Groups.

**How to join?**

Send an email to membership-and-community-committee@intersectmbo.org  for inquiries or more information. The MCC will be holding committee elections at the start of H2 in collaboration with the other Committees (Civics, Open Source, etc) to fill its 10-seat committee. The MCC hosts public meetings every four weeks for all members of Intersect to join.

**Extra info or links**

- [MCC Terms of Reference (ToR)](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gvaSrd7tJ6B5e0JIwaus0Yj6DXDcENT3gJwPCad83NQ/edit?usp=sharing)

To find out more details about this committee view the committee space


[About Membership and Community Committee (MCC) | Intersect Committee Spaces](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/v/intersect-membership-and-community-committee-mcc)

MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE (MCC)

## **TECHNICAL STEERING COMMITTEE (TSC)**

**What is the Technical Steering Committee?**

The Technical Steering Committee ensures that the governance of Cardano is based upon sound technical awareness and best practices. 

**Why is this committee important?**

The committee is a rallying point for key members, suppliers, and third parties to coordinate the delivery of development services to support the Cardano blockchain. The committee facilitates contract arrangements and service level agreements, creates proposals of technical concern, reviews, and evaluates proposals prepared by the Cardano community, such as parameter updates or hard forks. 

**Which topics does this committee cover?**

Takes a leading role in defining and advising on Cardano Continuity development to support the Cardano network, including contracts and agreements with Intersect members. It’s a highly technocratic committee, providing deep technical analysis and advice to ongoing development projects, parameters settings (through the Parameter Committee), and any other network related conditions.

To find out more details about this committee view the committee space


[About Technical Steering Committee | Intersect Committee Spaces](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/v/intersect-technical-steering-committee)

TECHNICAL STEERING COMMITTEE (TSC)

## **PARAMETER COMMITTEE (PC)**

This page is written on behalf of the Parameter Committee, the information contained is subject to change and amendment by the committee chairs at any time and should be used at your own risk

**What is the Parameter Committee?**

The Parameter Committee is a subcommittee of the Technical Steering Committee (TSC) that ensures the Cardano protocol parameters are set based on sound technical awareness and best practices. This subcommittee includes four working groups:

- Economic Parameters Advisory Group
- Network Parameters Advisory Group
- Technical Parameters Advisory Group
- Governance Parameters Advisory Group

**Why is this committee important?**

The purpose of this committee is to provide technical advice and recommendations relating to updating protocol parameters, taking into account economic, security, network, and other technical considerations as appropriate to protect the long-term sustainability of the Cardano blockchain.

**Which topics does this committee cover?**

The committee meets every three weeks to discuss all Cardano protocol parameters, including network, technical, and economic parameters, providing technical advice and recommendations based on updated parameter settings. They also consider community proposals to update parameters.

**How to join?**

- As this is a highly technical subcommittee, members can only join at the invitation of current members. 
- Anybody can submit Parameter Change Proposals (PCP) on the Cardano Forum to request a technical recommendation from the committee.
- Committee members participate in monthly SPO Calls to provide updates and answer questions from the SPO community.

**Extra info or links**

- Parameter Committee updates on the Cardano Forum can be found [here](https://forum.cardano.org/c/governance/parameters-committee-updates/220)
- Parameter Committee parameter change proposals on Cardano Forum can be found [here](https://forum.cardano.org/c/governance/parameter-change-proposals-pcp/257)


![](https://i.imgur.com/JM3Axhq.png)

To find out more details about this committee view the committee space


[About Parameter Committee | Intersect Committee Spaces](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/v/intersect-parameter-committee-1)

PARAMETER COMMITTEE (PC)

## **OPEN SOURCE COMMITTEE (OSC)**

The Open Source Committee generates an Open Source strategy for Cardano to follow. Advise on and promote Open-source activities across the ecosystem.  Be a rallying point for members to get advice on building in an open-source environment

**Why is this committee important?**

The committee acts as a rallying point for members to get advice on building in an open-source environment. 

Which topics does this committee cover?

- Define Open Source for Cardano.
- Owns Cardano’s ongoing Open Source Strategy.
- Oversees the start of Cardano’s Open Source Pilot.

- Establish OS Practice for GovTool repos or the “Core Cardano” repo list.
- This process will establish the procedure for all future hosted Intersect projects.
- This also enables a best practice guide for other interested projects within broader Cardano.

**How to join?**

- The  Open Source Committee is held publicly every Friday at 8-9 am PST every week. This call is [open to everyone](https://meet.google.com/eeb-qjbx-agw). If time permits, there is an open-ended questions section at the end of each meeting.
- Members can also participate in the Discord thread [#open-source-committee](https://discord.gg/M2araNgv) under Intersect’s Discord page.

**Extra info or links**

- The OSC has approved its governance policy found [here](https://intersect.gitbook.io/open-source-committee/policies/governance)
- We also have a voting procedure PR that can be reviewed here drafted by a community member who just joined the OSC:  https://github.com/IntersectMBO/documentation/pull/2

To find out more details about this committee view the committee space


[Open Source Committee Charter | Intersect Committee Spaces](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/v/intersect-open-source-committee)

OPEN SOURCE COMMITTEE (OSC)

## **BUDGET COMMITTEE**

The Budget Committee is an advisory committee that brings together relevant stakeholders from within the Cardano Ecosystem. The purpose of the budget committee is to use the knowledge and observations of these individuals in order to provide guidance, support, and oversight for Cardano’s annual budget processes.

**Why is this committee important?**

The Cardano Constitution requires an annual budget process. This committee facilitates the processes for the ecosystem to complete this annual requirement.

**What topics does the budget committee cover?**

- Provide Creation of and Management of Cardano’s annual budget process initiatives and policies while Aligning with the strategic directions of the Cardano Annual Budget
- Manage working groups
- Bucket Allocation Process
- Annual Budget
- DRep Relations
- Audit and Oversight
- Treasury management
- Any other working group as needed for the committee’s business.
- Evaluate the output of working groups and the Budget Committee
- Communicate the work of the committee to the wider Cardano community

**How to join?**

Interested parties can join the Intersect discord and utilize the [#budget-committee-area](https://discord.com/channels/1136727663583698984/1243451569492725760) channel for more information and to interact with the committee. 

To find out more details about this committee view the committee space

[Budget committee | Intersect Committee Spaces](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/v/intersect-budget-committee)

BUDGET COMMITTEE

**What is the Product committee?**

We originally designed a Vision committee for [Intersect](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/) as our 7th committee with the remit to manage visionary scope and roadmap for future development items. 

We now see that we need a committee to manage a variety of different types of Cardano development scope and establish a roadmap. In this way, Vision could then become a category of the scope where other categories of scope can be Continuity (maintenance, upgrades, and core development), features, or research. The scope may also include categories such as marketing, promotion, or other non-technical categories.

Vision, strategy, and roadmap are all elements of a product function, because of this in its first meeting the committee updated its name from Roadmap Committee (originally Vision Committee) to Product Committee.

**Why is this committee important?**

The Product committee facilitates the processes that help the Cardano community to create a vision and a strategy.

**Which topics does this committee cover?**

The Product committee will cover topics such as roadmap, focusing on the 'why' and the related strategy, long-term vision and broader user/customer needs.

**How to join?**

Any member of Intersect can run for election to become a voting seat, and any member or associate of Intersect can connect to the Product committee via the Intersect discord server.

To find out more details about this committee view the committee space


[Product committee | Intersect Committee Spaces](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/v/intersect-product-committee)

PRODUCT COMMITTEE

## **INTERSECT GROUPS (WORKING & SPECIAL INTREST)**

**Working Groups**

Working Groups are aligned to an [Intersect Committee](https://intersect.gitbook.io/committee-overview) and their purpose.  

Working Groups are:

- Aligned to and overseen by a Committee,
- Informal and open
- Short-term 
- Focused around a defined purpose 
- Have an agreed output.  


Any Member can request to be part of a Working Group, you can contact them through their discord channel.

If you have a proposal for a working group we recommend engaging with the [committee](https://intersect.gitbook.io/committee-overview) you feel this aligns with in the first instance, if you are unsure you can start by forming a Special Interest Group and attending Committee meetings.

Please don't hesitate to contact the [committee](https://intersect.gitbook.io/committee-overview) or the [Committee Liaison](karen.wickham@intersectmbo.org) if you have any questions.  

**Special Interest Groups**

Intersect Special Interest Groups are a newer concept within Intersect.  

Special Interest Groups are:

- Groups of members who are all interested in a specific subject.  
- Informal and open 
- Formed around the subject of interest and 
- Not time-bound.  
- Able to convert to being a Working Group if appropriate.
- Aligned to a committee / function if their subject aligns with a committee purpose 

Anyone can request to be part of a Special Interest Group, you can contact them through their discord channel.    

A link to form a Special Interest Group can be found [here](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/sig-sign-up). 

Technical / Product Working Groups
Technical Working Groups which are aligned to Cardano Infrastructure development, they were previously also known as Product Working Groups.  

**Technical  Working Groups are:**

- Defined by the scope of the development they have been commissioned to deliver
- Different in time length as this will depend on their development delivery and these timescales are confirmed with the Delivery Assurance Technical Steering Committee or Open Source Committee. 
- Have agreed and formalized milestones / key deliveries
- More formal in nature as they have been "commissioned" to deliver a technical development. 

More information and a list of Working Groups can be found in the [Intersect - Committees & Groups](https://committees.docs.intersectmbo.org/) space

INTERSECT GROUPS (WORKING & SPECIAL INTREST)

## **INTERSECT DEVELOPMENT UPDATES**

Welcome to the Development Updates Archive!

Here, you'll find a comprehensive record of all our development updates, neatly organized by month. Each month's updates are accessible through a convenient drop-down menu, allowing you to find and review our progress and changes quickly. Whether you're looking for specific improvements, new features, or historical progress, our categorized archive makes it easy to stay informed and up-to-date with all our development activities. 

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**- 2024 -**

Read our end-of-year special report, published December 13th 2024

[PDF Intersect 2024 Development Report.pdf](https://844111662-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fo50OuflyxfUMOt8hHPn2%2Fuploads%2FfreyfKVkUCxvowMswRPW%2FIntersect%202024%20Development%20Report.pdf?alt=media&token=5e38f81a-f962-4305-b483-f399b2ebdba6)

**NOVEMBER**

- [Development Update #41 - November 22nd](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-41-november-22)
- [Development Update #40 - November 15th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-40-november-8)
- [Development Update #39 - November 8th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-39-november-8)
- [Development Update #38 - November 1st](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-38-november-1)

**OCTOBER**

- [Development Update #37 - October 25th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-37-october-25)
- [Development Update #36 - October 18th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-36-october-18)
- [Development Update #35 - October 11th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-35-october-11th)
- [Development Update #34 - October 4th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-34-october-4th)

**SEPTEMBER**

- [Development Update #33 - September 27th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-33-september-27th)
- [Development Update #32 - September 20th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-32-september-20th)
- [Development Update #31 - September 13th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-31-september-13th)
- [Development Update #30 - September 6th](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-30-september-6)

**AUGUST**

- [Development Update #29 - August 30th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-29-august-30)
- [Development Update #28 - August 23rd 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-28-august-23rd)
- [Development Update #27 - August 16th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-27-august-16th)
- [Development Update #26 - August 9th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-26-august-9th)
- [Development Update #25 - August 2nd 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-25-august-2nd)

**JULY**

- [Development Update #24 - July 26th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-23-july-18th-1)
- [Development Update #23 - July 18th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-23-july-18th?ecid=&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9vxGRm3QSRv7uIoZBqt5VMvpVSkY-6GtO0L6qGRBz42dXfVGJy2LlXeVhneyL_JXYSRj0R)
- [Development Update #22 - July 12th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-22-july-12th)
- [Development Update #21 - July 5th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-21-july-5th)

**JUNE**

- [Development Update #20 - June 28th  2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-20-june-28th)
- [Development Update #19 - June 21st  2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-19-june-21st)
- [Development Update #18 - June 14th  2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-18-june-14th)
- [Development Update #17 - June 7th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-17-june-7th)

**MAY**

- [Development Update #16 - May 31st 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-16-may-31st)
- [Development Update #15 - May 24th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-15-may-24th)
- [Development Update #14 - May 17th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-14-may-17th)
- [Development Update #13 - May 10th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-13-may-10th)
- [Development Update #12 - May 3rd 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-12-may-3rd)

**APRIL**

- [Development Update #11 - April 26th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-11-april-26th)
- [Development Update #10 - April 19th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-10-april19th)
- [Development Update #9 - April 12th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-9)
- [Development Update #8 - April 5th 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-8-april-5th)

**MARCH**

- [Development Update #7 - 29th Mar 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-march-29th-1?hs_preview=kyCYmbPL-162535931788)
- [Development Update #6 - 22nd Mar 2024](https://www.intersectmbo.org/news/intersect-development-update-6-march-22nd)
- [Development Update #5 - 15th Mar 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-#5)
- [Development Update #4 - 8th Mar 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-4)

**FEBRUARY**

- [February Newsletter 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-newsletter-feb24)
- [Development Update #3 - 23rd Feb 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update3-feb-23rd)
- [Development Update #2 - 16th Feb 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-development-update-2)
- [Development Update #1 - 9th Feb 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/development-update1)

**JANUARY**

- [January Newsletter 2024](https://mpc.intersectmbo.org/intersect-newsletter-running-into-2024-edition-6-january-2024)



INTERSECT DEVELOPMENT UPDATES

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- [Details on the Plomin Upgrade](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/cardano/cardano-hardforks-and-upgrades/chang-upgrade)

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- [Delegate Endorsed Cardano Constitution](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/cardano/cardano-governance/cardano-constitution/delegate-endorsed-cardano-constitution)

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