Cardano Foundation launches Research Exchange series on October 19

The Cardano Foundation wants more people looking over its researchers’ shoulders. The Swiss not-for-profit has announced a recurring forum called the Research Exchange, and the first session is set for October 19, 2026. The Foundation announced the series on October 15, 2026, through its X account, @Cardano_CF. The stated goal is simple: make the Foundation’s research work more visible and gather community input for continuous improvement. What the first session covers The inaugural Research Exchange runs on October 19, 2026, from 13:00 to 13:30 UTC. It will be hosted on Google Meet. Two researchers will lead the session. 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. The idea is that outside input can help shape which research priorities the Foundation tackles next. For anyone who wants to read ahead, the Foundation...