The Cardano network is facing a challenge to its governance system with the announcement of the resignation of one of the seven members of the Constitutional Commission (CC, the group tasked with reviewing the network’s rules).
The Cardano Atlantic Council (CAC), the six-person team that currently makes up CC, has announced its policy. Retirement from this position. Departure was scheduled for November 25, 2025.
As CriptoNoticias explained, that commission is part of the tricameral system that makes up Cardano’s governance, imposed by the constitution approved by the community in December 2024. CAC’s withdrawal therefore marks the network’s first official government shutdown.
According to its constitutional norms, the CC requires: At least 7 members approve the decision Use of funds, settings, network updates, etc.
Therefore, with the reduction from the CAC exit; Governing vote is suspendedlimiting the network’s ability to advance projects.
Why is CAC withdrawing from Cardano governance?
The reason for CAC’s withdrawal stems from the fact that the proposal they presented to the Cardano community is unlikely to prosper as they predicted.
This effort will ensure that CC members Received 1 million ADA as compensation for their work (Cardano currency).
As of this article, the vote, which closes on November 20, has not reached the necessary support from so-called supporters. DRep (A representative of the ADA holder), or SPO (staking pool operator), as well as the rest of the participants on the Constitutional Committee.
This insufficient support led the CAC to abandon its position, interpreting this lack of agreement as a signal to end participation.
Impact on Cardano network
The implications of this situation are causing concern in the Cardano community.
Jaromir Tesar, staking pool operator, DRepshared his analysis on X as follows:
What will happen to Cardano’s governance after the Cardano Atlantic Council leaves? 6 Member states cannot ratify governance measures that require a vote of CC members, including Treasury withdrawals.
Cardano’s DRep, Jaromir Tesar.
So as of November 25th, governance will be paralyzed Until the selection of new members.
Tesar added: “From my perspective, it makes no sense to submit new proposals that require CC membership approval in the coming weeks, as it is difficult to estimate when the CC membership will be full.”
Thomas Nordic, director of Intersect, an organization associated with Cardano governance and development, has made some important points regarding the process that will replace the Cardano Atlantic Council (CAC) following its abolition, which was announced on November 25, 2025.
According to his statement, new members will be added to the Constitutional Committee It is not a quick procedurecounters the idea of easy solutions.
Nordic explained that Cardano’s system requires a structured approach, emphasizing that the network cannot simply onboard someone without following a specific protocol.
Nordic elaborated in a November 8 post to X:
Unfortunately, you cannot simply add members without submitting a new committee update governance action that includes the proposed CC-wide credentials. This will require at least three epochs plus agreement on who will be on the committee.
Thomas Nordic, director of Intersect.
This is in addition to reaching an agreement between candidates. Governance action must be submitted Complete the steps at least three times using the new CC full credentials. epoch (approximately 15 days each, minimum 45 days total).
This delay will further deepen Cardano’s governance paralysis as the CC will remain at six members, below the minimum required number of seven, until the process is completed.
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