The Cardano Foundation announced a recurring forum called the Research Exchange on October 15, 2026, through its X account. The Swiss not-for-profit organization aims to make its research work more visible and gather community input for continuous improvement. The first session is scheduled for October 19, 2026, from 13:00 to 13:30 UTC on Google Meet, where two researchers will present the Foundation's research scope, completed and in-progress projects, and community engagement mechanisms.
Cardano Foundation Schedules First Research Exchange Session
The inaugural Research Exchange runs on October 19, 2026, from 13:00 to 13:30 UTC and will be hosted on Google Meet. Manvir Schneider, a Senior Research Scientist at the Foundation, will present alongside Juan Beccuti, a Researcher in Economics and Governance Blockchain.
Their agenda has three main parts. First, they will outline the scope of the Foundation's research. Second, they will walk through projects that are completed and projects still in progress. Third, they will explain the mechanisms the community can use to engage.
Foundation Outlines Community Engagement Mechanisms
The Research Exchange is positioned as a bridge between the Foundation's research team and the broader Cardano ecosystem. The Foundation stated that outside input can help shape which research priorities the Foundation tackles next.
The initiative builds on the Foundation's existing emphasis on academic rigor and peer-reviewed work in protocol design. A recent example is research presented at AFT 2026 that dealt with proof-of-stake dynamics and governance mechanisms.
Research Hub Available at Cardano.org
The Foundation points to its research hub at cardano.org/research for those who want to read ahead. The Foundation has framed the series as a way to collect input that feeds back into its research agenda.
FAQ
When is the first Cardano Foundation Research Exchange session?
The first Research Exchange session is scheduled for October 19, 2026, from 13:00 to 13:30 UTC on Google Meet.
Who will present at the inaugural Research Exchange?
Manvir Schneider, a Senior Research Scientist at the Cardano Foundation, will present alongside Juan Beccuti, a Researcher in Economics and Governance Blockchain.
What will the first Research Exchange session cover?
The session will outline the scope of the Foundation's research, walk through completed and in-progress projects, and explain the mechanisms the community can use to engage with the research agenda.
