IOR: Cardano Vision 2026: Human Centred, Scalable, Post Quantum Secure

IOR: Cardano Vision 2026: Human Centred, Scalable, Post Quantum Secure: $2.64M paid of $5.28M from Cardano's treasury, through Intersect Treasury Contracts 2, in 4 payments. The next payment unlocks 30 Nov 2026.

Approved by Cardano Vision 2026: Human Centred, Scalable, Post Quantum Secure - IO Research.

About the project

The Supplier will provide a strategic program of research and development designed to realize Cardano Vision and place Cardano at the forefront of blockchain innovation. The services are designed to deliver foundational research and technology validation programs up to TRL5, alongside communication and dissemination activities.

Payments

m-0: M1.1 - Milestone 1 - Cardano R&D session (webinar) — $1.32M, Paid 16 Sept 2026
m-1: M1.2 - Milestone 2 - Cardano Vision 2026 Mid-Year Report — $1.32M, Paid 16 Sept 2026
m-2: M1.3 - Milestone 3 - Q3 Cardano R&D session (webinar) — $1.32M, Scheduled, unlocks 30 Nov 2026
m-3: M1.4 - Milestone 4 - Cardano Vision 2026 End-Year Report — $1.32M, Scheduled, unlocks 28 Feb 2027