The Cardano Foundation is the independent, Switzerland-based steward of Cardano, one of the world’s leading proof-of-stake blockchains. The Foundation brings decentralised security to digital infrastructures, helping builders, enterprises and public institutions future-proof their operations using blockchain solutions that are scalable, sustainable and designed for trust. Its work rests on three pillars: technology (delivering secure, open-source infrastructure institutions can rely on), governance (supporting Cardano’s transition to fully decentralised, on-chain governance as open public infrastructure), and adoption (strengthening enterprise confidence through education, engagement and concrete industry use).

Cardano’s credentials are notable: nine years of nonstop uptime through every market cycle, 11 million+ assets live on-chain, 3,000+ operators securing the network, and MiCA-aligned reporting available. The Foundation’s real-world deployments span continents and sectors — from Georgia’s national wine traceability program (Bolnisi) and Brazil’s Petrobras and SERPRO, to UNDP’s Tadamon programme verifying civil society organisations, blockchain-verified farm data helping smallholder farmers access credit and insurance (Syngenta Foundation), and verified tree-planting with veritree. Its solutions portfolio includes Reeve (verifiable on-chain financial reporting), Veridian (digital identity), Digital Product Passports and supply chain traceability. The Foundation also invests in the next generation of builders through its Venture Hub, Cardano Accelerator Program, Cardano Academy (10,000+ learners) and the annual Cardano Summit — with a highly active global community, including strong and growing Cardano communities across Africa.